GOM/CBM Reading

Question 1

The four requirements of probes…

Answer 1

1. Consistent Difficulty
2. Consistent Length
3. Time must be consistent
4. Scoring Must be consistent

Question 2

What does DIBELS stand for?

Answer 2

Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills

Question 3

Where can I get DIBELS?

Answer 3

DIBELS.org and download 30 components per grade level (k-6) for free!

Question 4

What is meant by “probes need to be of consistent length”?

Answer 4

It must have more words than the student can read in one minute (go with 400 words).

Question 5

What is meant by “probes need to be of consistent length”?

Answer 5

Use one minute every time. Be consistent so you can compare the data.

Question 6

What is meant by “Scoring must be consistent”?

Answer 6

Use all the same criteria and materials so one can compare the data.

Question 7

What is meant by “ Be consistent in material you use for monitoring and in your monitoring procedures.”?

Answer 7

When comparing measurements, use the same material and procedures. I.E. using 3rd grade level, continue to use this level until new measurement/goal is being used.

Question 8

What are the ___ markings for GOM/CBM in reading that count as actual errors?

Answer 8

1. Incorrect words
2. word omissions
3. substitutions
4. read out of sequence/order

Question 9

What are the ___ markings for GOM/CBM in reading that don’t count as errors because it already slows them down; they will reflect in the words per minute.

Answer 9

1. You supply the word
2. Self-corrected or repeated
3. Insertions (puts in extra words that aren’t on the page)

Question 10

For reading you will need to graph 4 items….

Answer 10

1. Peer data
2. Number of errors
3. Intervention lines
4. Words per minute