Understanding M-Class and DIBELS 8th Edition

The webinar, led by Alan Stanour from Amplify, introduces the key upgrades in the new M-Class and DIBELS 8th Edition. It covers housekeeping rules, an overview of M-Class, and the significant changes in DIBELS 8th Edition, including new measures and time-saving features. The session also explains the subtests, dyslexia screening, and validation processes. The new M-Class platform and its reporting features are highlighted, along with instruction and intervention options available to educators.

What is the main focus of the webinar hosted by Alan Stan?

• Reviewing past educational tools

• Introducing a new curriculum

• Exploring key upgrades to the new M-Class

• Discussing new teaching methods

What is the primary focus of Amplify as a company?

• Providing online courses for teachers

• Developing science curricula

• Focusing on literacy and supporting struggling readers

• Creating educational games

What is one of the major changes in DIBELS 8th Edition regarding oral reading fluency?

• Increasing the number of passages

• Reducing the number of passages from three to one

• Eliminating oral reading fluency entirely

• Adding more complex passages

How does the new adaptive procedure in DIBELS 8th Edition benefit students?

• By focusing only on oral reading fluency

• By extending the assessment time

• By allowing students to skip certain measures based on performance

• By providing more challenging tasks

What is the purpose of the new PSF measure in DIBELS 8th Edition?

• To measure writing proficiency

• To test mathematical skills

• To evaluate phonemic segmentation fluency

• To assess vocabulary knowledge

What is the new measure WRF designed to assess?

• Mathematical problem-solving

• Real word fluency out of context

• Historical knowledge

• Science comprehension

How are the new passages in DIBELS 8th Edition designed?

• To focus solely on fiction

• To be longer and more complex

• To include more scientific terms

• To be more engaging and authentic

What feature does the new M-Class platform offer for teachers?

• Automated grading of essays

• Instant targeted instruction based on assessment data

• Live chat with educational experts

• Virtual reality classroom simulations

What is the purpose of the Home Connect letters in the new M-Class platform?

• To provide homework assignments

• To communicate student progress to parents

• To offer online resources for teachers

• To schedule parent-teacher meetings

What additional feature does Amplify Reading offer?

• A library of classic literature

• A platform for teacher collaboration

• A game-like world for student-led adaptive instruction

• A tool for creating custom quizzes