Literacy Classroom Observation Tool

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LaQuita Clark
Testing and Measurements
Liberty University I. Description
A. Early Language & Literacy Classroom Observation Tool, Pre-K
B. ELLCO Pre-KC
C. Smith, Miriam; Brady, Joanne P.; Anastasopoullos, Louisa D.
D. Paul H. Brooks Publishing Co.
E. 2008-2010
F. 3-5 years of age
G. Designed as a way for educator and researchers to examine the literacy-related features of classrooms.
H. Education
I. User guide (101 pages) and 5 observation Education

I. Mental Measurements Yearbook (or Tests in Print)
A. Volume 19 Yearbook Reference J. F. Carison, K. F. Geisinger, &J. L. H. Johnson (Eds.), The nineteenth mental measurements yearbook 2014
B. The ELLCO Pre-KC was designed as part of a suite of tools called the ELLCO Toolkit, http://products.brookespublishing.com/Early-Language-and-Literacy-Classroom-Observation-Tool-Pre-K-ELLCO-Pre-K-P394.aspx B. The Early Language and Literacy Classroom Observation Tool (ELLCO)is $32.00. Screening and assessment costs is $35.00. User’s guide cost is $32.00.Classroom assessment scoring system cost is $54.95.
C. From the publisher’s website notes,the Early Language and Literacy ClassroomObservation Tool (ELLCO) comes in a package of 5 and is part of ELLCO, tthebestselling classroom observation tool that helps schools assess the quality of literacypractices and supports and give children the best possible start in language and literacydevelopment. Trusted by schools across the country, ELLCO helps educators reliablygather the data needed for professional development and program improvement, leading to better literacy outcomes for young children
III. Evaluation
I feel that the ELLCO Pre-KC test would be a good assessment for teachers to use for their students. The ELLCO Pre-KC test measures as well as challenges young children prime knowledge and language needs ranging from age groups 3 to 5 years old. The test evaluates items on a 5-point rating scale. After, this process the ratings are compiled as quantitative data. The ELLCO Pre-K test and the tools used should measure and meet students’ optimal literacy and language
2005
E. Pearson
F. Grades K-12
G. It is designed to evaluate the listening, reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills of English language learners. It is listed in the English and Language category and exam items includes: test booklet, directions for administering, screening test, screening test directions, response booklet, practice-test, practice test directions, cassette tapes, machine-score able test packs, speaking booklets, response keys, speaking/writing training manual with DVD, pre-test and post-test online training, and technical report manuals.
II. Mental Measurements Yearbook
A. The Stanford ELP was published in Yearbook Volume 17 in

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