I should clarify my response below. We do use Compass testing for initial placement, but in our 2 lowest level Reading classes, our Developmental Coordinator (who is also the primary instructor for those classes) also administers the Nelson-Denny assessment on the first day to better pinpoint skill levels. Any adjustments in placement can then be made at that time. And as I state below, she uses the Nelson-Denny again as the exit level test. I do agree with the statement posted earlier that the same instrument should be used for both pre and post testing. Have a great weekend all! Kate Jakobson, Director Tutoring and Student Success Kirtland Community College 989.275.5000 x 211 -----Original Message----- From: Open Forum for Learning Assistance Professionals [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kate Jakobson Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 4:12 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Reading assessment tests Hi Lynette: Our Developmental Coordinator is on vacation right now, so I can't offer any information other than the fact that I believe she administers the Nelson-Denny as an exit exam. We also use the Compass test as our placement instrument. Kate Jakobson, Director Tutoring and Student Success Kirtland Community College 989.275.5000 x 211 -----Original Message----- From: Open Forum for Learning Assistance Professionals [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Wedig, Lynette Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 3:28 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Reading assessment tests We are using the COMPASS placement test to place students in one of two Developmental Reading Courses. We would like to administer an exit level test at the end of each course. Any suggestions? Lynette H Wedig Title V Academic Program Specialist New Mexico State University - Alamogordo 505-439-3748 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To access the LRNASST-L archives or User Guide, or to change your subscription options (including subscribe/unsubscribe), point your web browser to http://www.lists.ufl.edu/archives/lrnasst-l.html To contact the LRNASST-L owner, email [log in to unmask] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To access the LRNASST-L archives or User Guide, or to change your subscription options (including subscribe/unsubscribe), point your web browser to http://www.lists.ufl.edu/archives/lrnasst-l.html To contact the LRNASST-L owner, email [log in to unmask] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To access the LRNASST-L archives or User Guide, or to change your subscription options (including subscribe/unsubscribe), point your web browser to http://www.lists.ufl.edu/archives/lrnasst-l.html To contact the LRNASST-L owner, email [log in to unmask]