[NIFL-ASSESSMENT:288] Re: What alternative assessments do you

From: Robin Millar (r.millar@uwinnipeg.ca)
Date: Wed Jun 11 2003 - 09:38:32 EDT


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In Manitoba, Canada we use informal intake assessments.  One that has become popular is the Canadian Adult REading Assessment (CARA)as it includes diagnostic information as well as potential indicators for placement.

For exit assessment we are using a guided portfolio process for three stages of literacy development.  These portfolios are available on the government web site www.gov.mb.ca follow the links to Adult Learning and Literacy. 
Dr. Robin Millar
Executive Director
Centre for Education and Work
515 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E9
204-786-9395
>>> Dirose7@aol.com 06/10/03 22:43 PM >>>
Dear List Members,

Based on the responses to the question, Why did I join? many of you are interested in alternative assessments.

What alternative assessments are you using?
How are you integrating them along with standarized tests? 

If you can write what they are and how you are using them I will again summarize the responses and compile resources

Thanks for the energy!

Best,
Diane Rosenthal
NIFL Assessment List Moderator
Exeuctive Director
LVSG
(203)324-5214



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