DIBELS 8th Edition and M-Class Insights

The webinar introduces the new M-Class platform and DIBELS 8th Edition, highlighting its features, subtests, and measures. Presenters discuss the technical adequacy, validation studies, and implementation strategies for M-Class in classrooms. The session also covers professional development and support options available for educators.

What is the primary focus of the M-Class platform?

• Science curriculum

• Mathematics assessment

• History education

• Literacy assessment and intervention

What is the role of the M-Class platform in dyslexia screening?

• It organizes sports events

• It provides cooking classes

• It offers art workshops

• It serves as a dyslexia screener

Which new feature is included in the DIBELS 8th Edition?

• Historical analysis

• Science experiments

• Mathematical problem-solving

• Sight word reading fluency

What is a key benefit of the new DIBELS 8th Edition?

• Increased assessment time

• Focus on high school students

• More diagnostic data in less time

• Fewer subtests available

What is the purpose of nonsense word fluency in DIBELS?

• To measure listening comprehension

• To evaluate writing ability

• To assess decoding skills

• To test vocabulary knowledge

What is the significance of the new sight word reading fluency measure?

• It helps refine the safety net for literacy

• It evaluates historical knowledge

• It assesses mathematical skills

• It measures scientific understanding

What is the main advantage of using one passage for oral reading fluency?

• It saves time without losing precision

• It increases the complexity of the test

• It reduces the number of students assessed

• It focuses on mathematical skills

How does M-Class help teachers with student assessments?

• By suggesting sports activities

• By providing historical data

• By offering cooking recipes

• By organizing field trips

How does M-Class assist in instructional support?

• By offering music lessons

• By conducting art classes

• By providing instant targeted instruction

• By organizing field trips

What does the M-Class platform offer for progress monitoring?

• Dynamic grouping and analysis

• Art workshops

• Sports events

• Cooking classes