Assessing Teacher Usability of Written Expression Curriculum-Based Measurement

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita M. Payan ◽  
Milena Keller-Margulis ◽  
Andrea B. Burridge ◽  
Samuel D. McQuillin ◽  
Kristen S. Hassett
Keyword(s):  
Test Data ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Written Expression ◽  
Curriculum Based Measurement ◽  
Writing Proficiency ◽  
Reading Curriculum ◽  
Students At Risk ◽  
National Test ◽  
Performance Research ◽  
Practical Implications

National test data indicate that some students do not perform well in writing, suggesting a need to identify students at risk for poor performance. Research supports Written Expression Curriculum-Based Measurement (WE-CBM) as an indicator of writing proficiency, but it is less commonly used in practice. This study examined the usability of WE-CBM compared with Reading Curriculum-Based Measurement (R-CBM). Participants included 162 teachers who were given examples of WE-CBM and R-CBM and then completed a usability measure for both curriculum-based measurement (CBM) types. Teachers not only rated WE-CBM as usable but also rated R-CBM significantly higher in usability, with no significant differences in acceptability. Practical implications that may inform modifications to WE-CBM are discussed.

Using curriculum-based measurement data to monitor the effectiveness of the Wilson Reading System for students with disabilities: an exploratory study

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Duff ◽  
Molly Susanne Stebbins ◽  
Melissa Stormont ◽  
Erica Susanne Lembke ◽  
David J. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Language Impairment ◽  
Measurement Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Curriculum Based Measurement ◽  
Related Services ◽  
Wilson Reading System ◽  
Reading System ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Over Time

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to contribute to the literature on the promise of the Wilson Reading System (WRS) for students with disabilities. School professionals monitored the growth of students over time using curriculum-based measurements. Participants included 51 students (53% male, 47% female) from six schools (five elementary, one middle school); the vast majority (80%) qualified for free or reduced lunches. All students were receiving special education and related services, and most had either a learning disability or a language impairment (62%). Certified teachers implemented the WRS. Results demonstrated students had significant growth in their reading over time. Directions for future research and practical implications are discussed.

Laboratory Comparison of Retroreflection Measurement System

2011 ◽  
Vol 308-310 ◽  
pp. 1041-1045 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Li ◽  
Chuan Zheng Zhu ◽  
Yong Yang
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Test Data ◽  
Measurement System ◽  
Manufacturing Technology ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Measurement Systems ◽  
Safety Warning ◽  
National Test ◽  
Warning Effect

As the wide application of retroreflective materials, following problems such as safety warning effect, quality, manufacturing technology, test method become more and more important. Many national test centers or big manufactures build retroreflection measurement systems. In order to identify these laboratories’ ability, we organize this laboratory comparison. After 6 months experiments, this comparison successfully finishes. And all the test data are dealt with statistical analysis.

Validity and Diagnostic Accuracy of Early Written Expression Screeners in Kindergarten

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 539-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milena A. Keller-Margulis ◽  
Sarah Ochs ◽  
Erin K. Reid ◽  
Erin L. Faith ◽  
G. Thomas Schanding
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
English Language Learners ◽  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
English Language ◽  
Kindergarten Students ◽  
Written Expression ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Early Writing ◽  
Students At Risk ◽  
Screening Measures

Many students struggle with the basic skill of writing, yet schools lack technically adequate screening measures to identify students at risk in this area. Measures that allow for valid screening decisions that identify students in need of interventions to improve performance are greatly needed. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity and diagnostic accuracy of early writing screeners. Two early writing screening measures, Picture Word and Word Dictation, were administered to a diverse sample of 95 kindergarten students, almost half of whom were classified as English language learners and almost 70% identified ethnically as Hispanic. It was hypothesized that the early writing screening measures would demonstrate moderate to strong relationships with a standardized norm-referenced measure of written expression and adequate diagnostic accuracy for identifying kindergarten students at risk. Findings indicate that concurrent validity coefficients for both Picture Word and Word Dictation tasks ranged from .32 to .70 with the Written Expression cluster of the Woodcock–Johnson Tests of Achievement–IV and .26 to .61 with the Writing Samples and Sentence Writing Fluency subtests. Diagnostic accuracy results suggest these measures are a promising option for screening early writing skills. Implications for practice and directions for future research are discussed.

Does strategic planning help firms translate slack resources into better performance?

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 395-407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinyu Guo ◽  
Bo Zhou ◽  
Haili Zhang ◽  
Chunjia Hu ◽  
Michael Song
Keyword(s):  
Firm Performance ◽  
Strategic Planning ◽  
External Environment ◽  
Organizational Slack ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Performance Research ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Different Levels

AbstractIs organizational slack good or bad for firm performance? Research addressing this question has obtained mixed results. Such studies have focused mainly on the impact of environmental conditions on the slack–performance relationship. In this study, instead of focusing on the uncontrollable external environment, we consider actions determined by firms internally, in particular strategic planning. Using data from 183 US firms, we explore the connection between organizational slack and firm performance with different levels of strategic planning. The results suggest that at low levels of strategic planning the slack–performance relationship is linear, while at high levels of strategic planning this relationship is inverse U shaped. We discuss the theoretical and practical implications of these findings.

Prioritizing quality problems in SMEs: a methodology

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Humberto Nuno Teixeira ◽  
Isabel Lopes ◽  
Sérgio Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Maturity Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Longitudinal Case Studies ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a new methodology to be used by small and medium enterprises to characterize their performance in quality, highlighting weaknesses and areas for improvement. The methodology aims to identify the main causes of quality problems and help to prioritize improvement initiatives. This is a methodology that intends to be easy to implement by companies with low maturity level in quality. Design/methodology/approach – Based on the literature review a methodology for diagnosing and prioritizing quality problems is proposed. Then two longitudinal case studies are performed to refine and validate the proposed methodology. The methodology is organized in six different steps which include gathering information about predetermined processes and sub-processes of quality management, defined based on Juran’s trilogy, and about predetermined results categories. Findings – The application of the methodology was successful in two case studies and a report was produced on the quality state of each industry, including a prioritization of the causes of poor performance. Research limitations/implications – The methodology may have to be adapted to better suit the needs of companies from different sectors, either by reviewing the processes, by integrating new tools or refining the existing ones. Practical implications – This paper presents a new methodology for identifying and prioritizing quality problems. Originality/value – Due to its simplicity and comprehensiveness, it is believed that the developed methodology can be applied periodically by companies as self-diagnostic and prioritization tool, aimed at continuous improvement.

Prediction of the voluntary intake of grass silages by beef cattle 3. Precision of alternative prediction models

1990 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 455-466 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. J. Rook ◽  
M. S. Dhanoa ◽  
M. Gill
Keyword(s):  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Least Squares ◽  
Test Data ◽  
Ridge Regression ◽  
Prediction Models ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Least Squares Regression ◽  
Agricultural Research Council ◽  
New Models

ABSTRACTThe precision of a number of new models for predicting silage intake by beef cattle was investigated with independent data using the mean-square prediction error and compared with two previously published models (Agricultural Research Council, 1980; Lewis, 1981). The new models generally performed well relative to the previous models.The new models included a number constructed using the technique of ridge regression which were shown to be consistently better predictors than the models obtained from the same estimation data by stepwise least-squares regression. Better prediction was also obtained by reducing the number of variables in the least-squares models below that required to maximize R2 in the estimation data. The poor performance of the least-squares models with the best R2 may be attributed to collinearity between the independent variates in the estimation data.Most of the models considered overpredicted relative to observed intakes. This may have been the result of differences in breed type and management of the animals between the test data and the estimation data used to construct the models, that is the use of the models with the test data involved a degree of extrapolation.It is concluded that ridge regression and deletion of variables offer a positive step forward in intake prediction compared with models based on maximizing R2 in the estimation data. However, further work is needed to clarify the effect of factors such as breed and rearing system on intake and to clarify the usefulness of various fibre measures in intake prediction. A number of new models are proposed which utilize a range of input variables thus allowing flexibility in their use in practical situations.

Critical Issues in the Understanding of Young Elementary School Students at Risk for Problems in Written Expression: Introduction to the Special Series

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 315-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
David L. Coker ◽  
Young-Suk Grace Kim
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Elementary School ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Written Expression ◽  
School Students ◽  
Students At Risk ◽  
Writing Difficulties ◽  
Special Series ◽  
Effective Interventions ◽  
Critical Issues

In this introduction to the special series “Critical Issues in the Understanding of Young Elementary School Students at Risk for Problems in Written Expression,” we consider some of the contextual factors that have changed since a similar special issue was published in the Journal of Learning Disabilities in 2002. We also explore how the five articles included in this special series address the following important themes: early writing development, identification of students with writing difficulties, and effective interventions for struggling writers. In conclusion, we envision future directions to advance the field.

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