K-CBM is a research-based screening process for kindergarten students encompassing three areas:
The reading component assesses early literacy skills that are prerequisite to reading. Hence it is similar to iSTEEP for reading. The reliability and validity is similar to iSTEEP and other leading MTSS assessments but this assessment is much quicker and efficient because it is administered in a group format. In addition to reading, the assessment process also includes brief assessments for math and writing.
The purpose of the assessments is screening. This means the assessments are most appropriately used to determine which students may be in need of additional instructional support. Like all screening measures, they should be used in conjunction with professional judgment that incorporates all available information about the student.
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● General Directions for Administering and Scoring
○ Directions for Administering and Scoring Probes
○ Procedural Integrity Checklist
● Reading
○ Circle Letter
· Circle Letter Assessor Instructions
○ Find the One that is Different
● Math
○ Adding Circles
○ Circle Number
○ Draw Circles
○ Write Number
○ Instructions for Math Assessment
● Writing
○ Copy Letter
○ Instructions for Writing Readiness Assessment
VanDerHeyden, A.M., Witt, J.C., Naquin, G., and Noell, G.H (2001). The reliability and validity of CBM-based readiness probes for kindergarten students. School Psychology Review, 30. 363-382.
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