ERIC Number: ED613481
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 35
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: EISSN-
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The Monster in the Classroom: Assessing Language to Inform Instruction
Goodwin, Amanda P.; Petscher, Yaacov; Jones, Sara; McFadden, Sara; Reynolds, Dan; Lantos, Tess
Grantee Submission
The authors describe Monster, PI, which is an app-based, gamified assessment that measures language skills (knowledge of morphology, vocabulary, and syntax) of students in grades 5-8 and provides teachers with interpretable score reports to drive instruction that improves vocabulary, reading, and writing ability. Specifically, the authors describe why an assessment of language is important to include, the components of language that are assessed by Monster, PI, and how Monster, PI, uses gamification to add enjoyment and motivation to the assessment experience. The authors then explain how to use Monster, PI, to inform instructional decisions, specifically explaining the overall instructional framework, what each score means, and examples of instruction that link to each area assessed by the app. Links to Common Core State Standards are included. The authors conclude by sharing teachers' feedback on the assessment and how they used it to support instruction in their classrooms. [This paper was published in "Reading Teacher" v73 n5 p603-616 2020 (EJ1245158).]
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
Authoring Institution: N/A
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R305A150199