AIMSweb Systems: Written Expression Curriculum Based Measurement
(Test of Written Expression: WE)

Cost

Technology, Human Resources, and Accommodations for Special Needs

Service & Support

Purpose & Other Implementation Information

Usage & Reporting

Annual cost per student:

AIMSweb Written Expression-CBM is includedwith an AIMSweb System software subscription.

AIMSweb Systems
$2.00-$4.00 per student

Internet access is required for full use of product services. However, it is not computer administered.

Testers will require 1.5 - 2 hours of training.

Paraprofessionals can administer the test.

Harcourt
19500 Bulverde Road
San Antonio, TX 78259
www.aimsweb.com
Susan Middleton
Phone: 800-787-8707

Field tested training manuals are available and should provide all implementation information.

AIMSweb Training sessions are available.

Ongoing technical support is provided.

AIMSweb systems provide assessment tools (CBM) and data organization and management software to frequently monitor progress of all students in grade K and above in the basic skills areas.

AIMSweb Written Expression-CBM is designed to monitor progress of students with severe basic skill performance discrepancies, including writing evidence-based IEP goals and frequent progress monitoring for students who receive special education. To ensure effective interventions in IEPs, weekly monitoring in required.

It takes 3 minutes to administer each test; and each measure can be administered frequently, up to 2 times per week.

AIMSweb Written Expression-CBM can be used for benchmarking grades 1-8 and progress monitoring any age.

Raw score, percentile score, and developmental benchmark scores are available. Percentile scores are based on grade norms.

Adequate growth rate can be derived in two ways:

  • Rates of Improvement (ROI) are calculated using composite normative sample of AIMSweb customers,
  • And AIMSweb users will be able to identify their own norm-referenced rates progress.

There are 50 graded story starters which are administered in a group or individually.