AIMSweb Systems: Written Expression Curriculum Based Measurement |
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Annual cost per student: AIMSweb Written Expression-CBM is includedwith an AIMSweb System software subscription. AIMSweb Systems |
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 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:
There are 50 graded story starters which are administered in a group or individually. |