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    The CORE Vocabulary assessment measures students' vocabulary knowledge without context clues. It has 30 multiple choice items that students complete individually or in groups. The same materials (student forms, keys, directions), directions, and 10-20 minute timeframe are used for grades 1-8. Each grade has two equivalent versions that can be used for benchmarking or progress monitoring bi-annually. Students' raw scores are converted to a performance level of Benchmark, Strategic, or Intensive based on correctly answering 23-30, 15-22, or 0-14 words respectively. The standards were set to 75%, 50-74%, and 49% or lower to indicate adequate, some difficulty, or significant difficulty with grade-level vocabulary

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    The CORE Vocabulary assessment measures students' vocabulary knowledge without context clues. It has 30 multiple choice items that students complete individually or in groups. The same materials (student forms, keys, directions), directions, and 10-20 minute timeframe are used for grades 1-8. Each grade has two equivalent versions that can be used for benchmarking or progress monitoring bi-annually. Students' raw scores are converted to a performance level of Benchmark, Strategic, or Intensive based on correctly answering 23-30, 15-22, or 0-14 words respectively. The standards were set to 75%, 50-74%, and 49% or lower to indicate adequate, some difficulty, or significant difficulty with grade-level vocabulary

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    The CORE Vocabulary assessment measures students' vocabulary knowledge without context clues. It has 30 multiple choice items that students complete individually or in groups. The same materials (student forms, keys, directions), directions, and 10-20 minute timeframe are used for grades 1-8. Each grade has two equivalent versions that can be used for benchmarking or progress monitoring bi-annually. Students' raw scores are converted to a performance level of Benchmark, Strategic, or Intensive based on correctly answering 23-30, 15-22, or 0-14 words respectively. The standards were set to 75%, 50-74%, and 49% or lower to indicate adequate, some difficulty, or significant difficulty with grade-level vocabulary

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    Core Vocab Expert

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    The CORE Vocabulary assessment measures students' vocabulary knowledge without context clues. It has 30 multiple choice items that students complete individually or in groups. The same materials (student forms, keys, directions), directions, and 10-20 minute timeframe are used for grades 1-8. Each grade has two equivalent versions that can be used for benchmarking or progress monitoring bi-annually. Students' raw scores are converted to a performance level of Benchmark, Strategic, or Intensive based on correctly answering 23-30, 15-22, or 0-14 words respectively. The standards were set to 75%, 50-74%, and 49% or lower to indicate adequate, some difficulty, or significant difficulty with grade-level vocabulary

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    The key takeaways are that the CORE Vocabulary screening is used to assess students' vocabulary knowledge compared to their peers and identify those who need additional support. It involves students selecting the word that best matches the meaning of a given vocabulary word.

    The purpose of the CORE Vocabulary screening is to identify students whose vocabulary knowledge is significantly low compared to their peers' vocabulary.

    The standardized directions instruct students to read the vocabulary word in the box and select the answer choice that best matches its meaning by underlining it. Sample items are provided and questions are answered before students begin independently.

    CBM Overview:

    CORE Vocabulary stands for Consortium on Reaching Excellence in Education-


    Vocabulary. The purpose of this measure is to identify students whose vocabulary
    knowledge is significantly low, compared to their peers vocabulary. There is no text or
    context needed to complete this task, so vocabulary comprehension can be assessed.
    The student is expected to read a word in a box, then select an answer by underlining
    one of the three given choices which best aligns with the word in the box. This can be
    done in groups or individually.
    Attributes:

    What materials are required to administer the measurement?


    The materials that are required to administer the measurement stay consistent within
    each grade level while implementing the CORE Vocabulary Screening.
    - Student record forms and keys
    - Standardized directions for teacher
    - Pencil for students to mark words

    What are the standardized directions?


    First, print out the assessment for the student. Give them a pencil).
    Ask students to Only write your name and date on the paper.
    This activity is about word meanings. You will read a word in a box and some other
    words in the same row. Underline the answer that means the same or about the same as
    the word in the box. We will begin with a sample item. Look at the sample at the top of
    the page. Read the word in the box and the other words in the same row. Which answer
    means about he same as the word in the box? (pause) The word in the box is scream is
    yell; underline yell. (Allow time for students to answer.)
    Now we will do more items like the sample. For each item, read the word in the box.
    Think about what it means and then read the other words in the row. You should
    choose the answer that means the same or about the same as the word in the box;
    underline the answer you think is correct. Do you have any questions? ( Answer any
    questions the students have) You may begin now.
    If there is a time limit, what is it?
    There is no time limit given, but approximate testing time is listed on the information
    page at 10-20 minutes. It is also stated that if students run out of time to complete the
    CORE Vocabulary Screening, that they may finish it at another time.
    What grade levels are available?
    The CORE Vocabulary Screening is available for students 1-8. The number of items on
    the probes, benchmark levels, as well as the number of versions of the test all stay
    consistent within all grades.

    Are there any differences in materials, directions, or time limits, between the benchmark
    probes/progress monitoring probes within grade levels or even between grade levels?
    Be specific.
    There are no differences in materials, directions, or time limits between benchmark and
    progress monitoring probes between grade levels.
    - Materials needed for 1-8 are the same three used with each grade level. They are
    the Teacher instructions, a pencil, and student record forms and keys.
    - The standardized directions stay consistent for grades 1-8.
    - There is no time limit given to any student in any grade level.
    - The benchmark probe stays consistent that 75% or more words correct is the
    benchmark.
    - The CORE Vocabulary has two versions which can be used as a progress
    monitoring tool.

    Scoring:

    How many problems/items are there on the measurement?


    Each CORE Vocabulary screening has 30 problem/items. There are 30 problems/items
    on both versions that are available for grades 1-8.

    Is this the same for all benchmark probes and progress monitoring probes within the
    same grade level? Be specific.
    Yes, all the same benchmark probes and progress monitoring probes are used within
    the same grade level. Each grade level has two versions of the CORE Vocabulary
    Screening to be used as two benchmarks. The benchmark probe stays consistent at 75%
    of words correct for all grades 1-8.
    Do the number of problems/items change at each grade level? Be specific.
    No, the number of problems/items do not change at each grade level. Each grade level,
    K-8 has 30 items.
    How are students scored? Include for correct and incorrect.
    On the probe that the students marked, the evaluator lists the number of correct,
    incorrect and no response questions. The results of the CORE Vocabulary Screening are
    reported as the number of words correct.
    - A score of 49% or less is the intensive level. (0-4 words correct)
    - A score between 20-74% is considered to be the strategic level. (15-22 words
    correct)
    - A score of 75% or more is the benchmark level. (23-30 words correct).
    Correct answers are all tallied and added to get the total words correct.
    Incorrect + No Response answers can be added together and subtracted from the total
    number of item probes (30-inr)= Total number correct.
    Explain any other relevant information regarding scoring for your measurement.
    The scoring scale stays consistent for all grades, 1-8. The students are only scored on
    words that they marked correctly. No additional points are subtracted when a wrong
    answer is scored. The intensive level may suggest that the student is having significant
    difficult with understanding grade-level vocabulary. The strategic level may suggest that
    the student may be having some difficulty understanding grade-level vocabulary.
    Are there any differences in scoring between the benchmark probes/progress
    monitoring probes within grade levels or even between grade levels? Be specific.

    Benchmark & Progress Monitoring Probes:

    * Find all the benchmark probes and progress monitoring probes or the number of
    assessments available in your folder.
    At each grade level, 1-8, there are only two versions available for the CORE vocabulary
    assessment. This means that a benchmark can be given twice in a given school session.
    It could also be given as pre and post-tests, and can be alternated during progress
    monitoring. The Benchmark probe stays consistent at 75% or more words (23 or more
    words answered correctly).
    How many are there for each kind of probe per grade level?
    There are only two kinds of probes per grade level available. Each of the probes has 30
    items given for the students to answer.
    What is the purpose of a benchmark probe?
    The purpose of a benchmark probe is to measure the skill level of a group of students.
    The benchmark probe identifies which students are performing at a satisfactory level,
    and which students may need additional instruction or interventions.
    How often do you administer the benchmark probes?
    Benchmark probes are most often administered at “benchmark” points in the school
    year. This may be three times a year during the Fall, Winter, and Spring.
    What is the purpose of a progress monitoring probe?
    The purpose of a progress monitoring probe is to gain data on the students acquired
    learning on the given content. The progress monitoring probe evaluates the student
    understanding of the content, and provides meaningful data that can be compared to
    previous assessments so that proper decisions can be made about instructions and
    interventions.
    How often could you administer the progress monitoring probes?
    There are only two versions of the CORE vocab screening available for each grade 1-8.
    So, the test could only be administered twice for progress monitoring probe purposes.
    It could be administered more if the versions are repeated.
    Are there any differences in content or types of problems (are they identical?) between
    the benchmark probes/progress monitoring probes within grade levels or even between
    grade levels? Be specific.
    The only difference between the probes at each grade level is that the vocabulary
    matches the given grade level. For instance, first graders are analyzed on words like
    “rip” and eighth graders are given words like “ravine”.
    - Each grade has a benchmark of 75% or more words correct (23 or more words
    answered correctly)
    - Each grade has 30 items for students to answer on the probe,
    - Each grade only has two versions.

    Standards:
    What are the provided standards (CAPs) for the CBM per grade level? Make this in a
    table. If using an AIMSweb CBM, use the “Default Cut Scores” document.

    Grade Performance Proportion Words
    correct  Correct
    1 Benchmark  75%< 23-30
    1 Strategic  50-74% 15-22
    1 Intensive  49%> 0-14
    2 Benchmark  75%< 23-30
    2 Strategic  50-74% 15-22
    2 Intensive  49%> 0-14
    3 Benchmark  75%< 23-30
    3  Strategic  50-74% 15-22
    3  Intensive  49%> 0-14
    4 Benchmark  75%< 23-30
    4 Strategic   50-74%  15-22
    4 Intensive  49%>  0-14
    5 Benchmark   75%< 23-30
    5 Strategic  50-74%  15-22
    5 Intensive   49%> 0-14
    6 Benchmark   75%< 23-30
    6 Strategic   50-74%  15-22
    6 Intensive  49%>  0-14
    7 Benchmark   75%< 23-30
    7 Strategic   50-74%  15-22
    7 Intensive   49%> 0-14
    8 Benchmark 75%< 23-30
    8 Strategic 50-74% 15-22
    8 Intensive 49%> 0-14

    Find the information provided in the standards document that rationalizes the reason for why
    the standards are valid. Summarize in your own words
    These standards are valid because they produce an adequate skill of grade-level vocabulary
    comprehension. It is the large proportion at 75% that rationalized that the standard is valid. A
    minimum of 23 out of 30 words, A student who scores a at the Benchmark is considered to have
    an adequate vocabulary at their grade level for typical reading.

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