Definition of Assessments (cont.)

MLPP (Michigan Literacy Progress Profile)

A collection of 11 research based performance assessments that measure development of oral language, fluency,comprehension, writing, and attitudes about literacy.

Oral Reading Record

A written record of a child reading orally. It is a way for the teacher to record a student's fluency, accuracy, and the use of reading strategies. Fluency reflects the ability of the reader to read smoothly.Reading strategies include cues such as structure of language, meanings, and visual components.

OLSAT (Otis Lennon School Ability Test 7)

A test that measures the child’s ability. The child is given a numerical score that is referred to as his/her School Ability Index. It indicates ability to succeed at school tasks.

PLAN

A test that measures basic academic development in the areas of English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning.PLAN helps identify career interests and relates these to educational and training requirements. It helps students prepare for the ACT.PLAN is taken by 10th graders.

PN (Personal Narrative)

A written response found in the ELA(English Language Arts) MEAP test. This written piece requires the student to take a position on an issue and explain it. The work is assessed using a well-understood six- point rubric.

Retelling

The process of constructing meaning from the original text and relaying this meaning in the child’s own words to demonstrate understanding of the author’s intended message.

SRI (Scholastic Reading Inventory)

A computer-adaptive assessment designed to measure how well individuals read literature and expository texts of varying difficulties.