By Oct. 3, please post on the following: (a) How is the ERSI different than the Bridge? (b) What question(s) do you have about administering or interpreting either or both assessments?
This is Mary Law. How is the ERSI different than the Bridge? •The Early Reading Screening Instrument uses readiness skills to determine performance. The Bridge is an emergent reading assessment. The ERSI uses finger pointing, production, and recognition concepts. Examples are alphabet knowledge, concept of word, phoneme awareness, and word recognition. •The Bridge is valid and reliable. However the ERSI was created as an informal assessment and needs to be replicated to be reliable. My Question: I’m not sure that I completely understand …why you would administer the ERSI to students that are low performing? I believe this assessment begins assessing at a level that some of the lower performing students have not reached.
a)How is the ERSI different than the Bridge? The ERSI, Early Reading Screening Instrument was established to identify reading readiness skill. ERSI is set up to be repetitious and phonetically acute with finger pointing, word recognition, alphabetical knowledge and concepts of words with pictures. The Bridge is used to establish a basis for emerging literacy. This is based on any and all reading types and/or recognitions. b)Question: Why would a teacher need to use the ERSI assessment if they work with the child on a regular basis? Would the same results be obtained through daily work?
a) The ERSI is an individually administered, multifaceted classroom-based reading performance screening and diagnostic inventory The purposes of the ERSI are threefold. They are: (1) to provide screening and diagnostic inventory information for classroom instructional planning (2) to identify students in need of an early reading intervention program and (3) to provide pre- and post-assessment data to assess progress. This assessment is quick to give and gives data back quickly.
I feel it differs from the BRIDGE due to it is a formal assessment. The BRIDGE allows the teacher to observe the student in natural settings without the student being expected to perform or take a test. I feel both would be beneficial in the classroom if uses together.
b) My question is can these be used together in the classroom?? Does the ERSI give as in-depth assessment as the BRIDGE?
The ERSI is a formal test that helps a teacher see how advanced reading skills are. It uses alphabet knowledge, concept of wprd, phoneme awareness, and word recognition. The bridge is a test that uses observation to see where a student is with reading skills but also shows growth. The teacher can observe students in their everyday activities without their knowledge of a test being given. Question - Would you give the ERSI after you have the results from the Bridge?
The ERSI, developed by Darrell Morris (1998) provides reliable information about students' print-related knowledge. The teacher uses this information as a guide for forming groups and tracking progress in small group instruction. It is useful for both emergent and beginning readers. The ERSI is administered on an individual basis and takes about 20 minutes to complete and evaluate results. This assessment looks at the basic skills that researchers believe are critical for early reading success. Question: Can different parts of the ERSI be readministered to determine gains?
The ERSI is and individually administered assessment that follows a structured procedure and contains a specific format of data to be administered to the students. The Bridge is a very informal process that relies on observation of normal activities rather than administration of assessment material. The ERSI specifically looks for alphabet knowledge, concept of word, phoneme awareness and word recognition (reading readiness skills), as compared to the Bridge which looks at emergent reading skills. There are very specific guidelines on how to score as well as what is counted as correct versus incorrect. The assessment results are scored with little or no allowances for individual interpretation by the scorer, whereas the Bridge has room for interpretation by the observer when determining if criteria have been met.
Question: Is the ERSI as effective at monitoring reading growth as the Bridge?
The biggest difference in the two test (ERSI and BRIDGE) is that one is reading readiness and one is emergent literacy. The ERSI is a formal test, assessing skills such as word comprehension and recognition, abc recognition,and phenome awareness. The bridge is more of an observative, informal assessment. Personally, I feel that you will get more accurate results with the Bridge, because it is an observation assessment. Students are not even aware that they are being documented. During a formal assessment sometimes kids can't handle the pressure, and they panic and guess at an answer. My quesion for professionals would be just that... Which test is more accurate? More reliable?
The ERSI and the Bridge assessment differ in several ways. First of all, the Bridge is an observation based assessment that focuses on the emergent reader who may not be aware that they are being assessed. The ERSI is a pencil and paper based test that assesses the beginning reader who is an active particpant in the assessment. The ERSI is also an instruction based test. My question is can the ERSI be used on any student or is it used only in the first grade? Dorothea Smith
The ERSI seems similar to a standardized test in that it is administered in a test session and there are repetitive questions that are a lot alike. The Bridge is a more relaxed format where once you see that the student is performing a task, you give them credit for that and move on instead of asking them the same type of question over and over. Based on the reading, it seems that the ERSI would be given later in a student's time line of progress than the Bridge. The question I have is regarding students' age. Is there an age limit on who would benefit from having this assessment? The two students I'm working with at my middle school are 6th and 7th grade, so 11 and 12, and preprimers.
The ERSI assesses printed word knowledge in beginning readers or in other words is a reading readiness prequisite skills mastery test for low reading first graders. Were as the bridge holds to an emergent literacy view and is a valid, reliable rating scale of authentic assessment data. In the bridge this data is gathered through the use of authentic assessment methodologies such as portfolio development and analysis which will yeild a more complete and valid picture of a child's progress. If the ERSI was designed to screen low-reading first graders then how do you define what a low reader is and if a child does not meet that high of a standard then can you still use the ERSI for them?
a) The main difference in the two assessments is their format and depth of assessment areas. While the informal Bridge assessment can give you answers resulting from observations of a student in real situations, it also has the disadvantage of requiring continuous note taking and thoughtful reflection. The ERSI, a quick, easily administered, formal assessment which incorporates a student’s alphabet knowledge, concept of word, phoneme awareness and word recognition, is still limited by the structure of the test. The Bridge allows the teacher to give examples of a student’s actual experience so as to explain their skill. The ERSI, while it does not leave any room for allowances because it does not give the teacher a way to make exceptions for certain students, certainly is a great tool for determining where to begin instruction and student growth in any of the 4 areas tested. b) I see the good aspects of each of these assessments, both for accurate results and wide range of skills assessed in an area for one test as well as for ease of administration and quick, reliable results for the other. My question would be of teachers who have administered both, which assessment gave you more accurate results of students’ abilities –and- was a good predictor of future reading achievement? Laura Jordan
The ERSI is different from the BRIDGE in several ways. The ERSI is an asessment instrument originally designed to be used for first graders that might need reading tutoring. The BRIDGE was initially created to assess children ages birth to five-years old with or without disabilities. The ERSI is a test that is usually administered at the beginning of the school year, while the BRIDGE is observation-based assessment that can continue throughout the school year. To me it seems like the ERSI could be more stressful for the student because basically they are drilled about alphabet knowledge, concept of word, phoneme awareness, and word recognition. The BRIDGE is collected data from natural occurences during class that provides support for where the teachers score the student in each specific area: found. of reading, found. of writing, alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness, and literacy related language. The ERSI is less time demanding than the BRIDGE, and are administered totally different. My question would be which test is more accurate in accessing the knowledge of the student? ~ Laura Chrisco
The assessments are emergent literacy and then there is reading readiness. ERSI is for reading readiness. The bridge assessment is for emergent literacy.
Co-founder and former director of the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies at UNC-Chapel Hill. Currently professor in Language, Reading, and Exceptionalities Dept. at Appalachian State University.
This is Mary Law.
ReplyDeleteHow is the ERSI different than the Bridge?
•The Early Reading Screening Instrument uses readiness skills to determine performance. The Bridge is an emergent reading assessment. The ERSI uses finger pointing, production, and recognition concepts. Examples are alphabet knowledge, concept of word, phoneme awareness, and word recognition.
•The Bridge is valid and reliable. However the ERSI was created as an informal assessment and needs to be replicated to be reliable.
My Question:
I’m not sure that I completely understand …why you would administer the ERSI to students that are low performing? I believe this assessment begins assessing at a level that some of the lower performing students have not reached.
a)How is the ERSI different than the Bridge? The ERSI, Early Reading Screening Instrument was established to identify reading readiness skill. ERSI is set up to be repetitious and phonetically acute with finger pointing, word recognition, alphabetical knowledge and concepts of words with pictures. The Bridge is used to establish a basis for emerging literacy. This is based on any and all reading types and/or recognitions.
ReplyDeleteb)Question: Why would a teacher need to use the ERSI assessment if they work with the child on a regular basis?
Would the same results be obtained through daily work?
a) The ERSI is an individually administered, multifaceted classroom-based reading
ReplyDeleteperformance screening and diagnostic inventory The purposes of the ERSI are threefold. They are: (1) to provide screening and diagnostic inventory information for classroom instructional planning (2) to identify students in need of an early reading intervention program and (3) to provide pre- and post-assessment data to assess
progress. This assessment is quick to give and gives data back quickly.
I feel it differs from the BRIDGE due to it is a formal assessment. The BRIDGE allows the teacher to observe the student in natural settings without the student being expected to perform or take a test. I feel both would be beneficial in the classroom if uses together.
b) My question is can these be used together in the classroom?? Does the ERSI give as in-depth assessment as the BRIDGE?
The ERSI is a formal test that helps a teacher see how advanced reading skills are. It uses alphabet knowledge, concept of wprd, phoneme awareness, and word recognition. The bridge is a test that uses observation to see where a student is with reading skills but also shows growth. The teacher can observe students in their everyday activities without their knowledge of a test being given.
ReplyDeleteQuestion - Would you give the ERSI after you have the results from the Bridge?
The ERSI, developed by Darrell Morris (1998) provides reliable information about students' print-related knowledge. The teacher uses this information as a guide for forming groups and tracking progress in small group instruction. It is useful for both emergent and beginning readers. The ERSI is administered on an individual basis and takes about 20 minutes to complete and evaluate results. This assessment looks at the basic skills that researchers believe are critical for early reading success.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: Can different parts of the ERSI be readministered to determine gains?
The ERSI is and individually administered assessment that follows a structured procedure and contains a specific format of data to be administered to the students. The Bridge is a very informal process that relies on observation of normal activities rather than administration of assessment material. The ERSI specifically looks for alphabet knowledge, concept of word, phoneme awareness and word recognition (reading readiness skills), as compared to the Bridge which looks at emergent reading skills. There are very specific guidelines on how to score as well as what is counted as correct versus incorrect. The assessment results are scored with little or no allowances for individual interpretation by the scorer, whereas the Bridge has room for interpretation by the observer when determining if criteria have been met.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: Is the ERSI as effective at monitoring reading growth as the Bridge?
The biggest difference in the two test (ERSI and BRIDGE) is that one is reading readiness and one is emergent literacy. The ERSI is a formal test, assessing skills such as word comprehension and recognition, abc recognition,and phenome awareness. The bridge is more of an observative, informal assessment. Personally, I feel that you will get more accurate results with the Bridge, because it is an observation assessment. Students are not even aware that they are being documented. During a formal assessment sometimes kids can't handle the pressure, and they panic and guess at an answer. My quesion for professionals would be just that... Which test is more accurate? More reliable?
ReplyDeleteThe ERSI and the Bridge assessment differ in several ways. First of all, the Bridge is an observation based assessment that focuses on the emergent reader who may not be aware that they are being assessed. The ERSI is a pencil and paper based test that assesses the beginning reader who is an active particpant in the assessment. The ERSI is also an instruction based test. My question is can the ERSI be used on any student or is it used only in the first grade? Dorothea Smith
ReplyDeleteThe ERSI seems similar to a standardized test in that it is administered in a test session and there are repetitive questions that are a lot alike. The Bridge is a more relaxed format where once you see that the student is performing a task, you give them credit for that and move on instead of asking them the same type of question over and over. Based on the reading, it seems that the ERSI would be given later in a student's time line of progress than the Bridge. The question I have is regarding students' age. Is there an age limit on who would benefit from having this assessment? The two students I'm working with at my middle school are 6th and 7th grade, so 11 and 12, and preprimers.
ReplyDeleteThe ERSI assesses printed word knowledge in beginning readers or in other words is a reading readiness prequisite skills mastery test for low reading first graders. Were as the bridge holds to an emergent literacy view and is a valid, reliable rating scale of authentic assessment data. In the bridge this data is gathered through the use of authentic assessment methodologies such as portfolio development and analysis which will yeild a more complete and valid picture of a child's progress.
ReplyDeleteIf the ERSI was designed to screen low-reading first graders then how do you define what a low reader is and if a child does not meet that high of a standard then can you still use the ERSI for them?
a) The main difference in the two assessments is their format and depth of assessment areas. While the informal Bridge assessment can give you answers resulting from observations of a student in real situations, it also has the disadvantage of requiring continuous note taking and thoughtful reflection. The ERSI, a quick, easily administered, formal assessment which incorporates a student’s alphabet knowledge, concept of word, phoneme awareness and word recognition, is still limited by the structure of the test. The Bridge allows the teacher to give examples of a student’s actual experience so as to explain their skill. The ERSI, while it does not leave any room for allowances because it does not give the teacher a way to make exceptions for certain students, certainly is a great tool for determining where to begin instruction and student growth in any of the 4 areas tested.
ReplyDeleteb) I see the good aspects of each of these assessments, both for accurate results and wide range of skills assessed in an area for one test as well as for ease of administration and quick, reliable results for the other. My question would be of teachers who have administered both, which assessment gave you more accurate results of students’ abilities –and- was a good predictor of future reading achievement?
Laura Jordan
The ERSI is different from the BRIDGE in several ways. The ERSI is an asessment instrument originally designed to be used for first graders that might need reading tutoring. The BRIDGE was initially created to assess children ages birth to five-years old with or without disabilities. The ERSI is a test that is usually administered at the beginning of the school year, while the BRIDGE is observation-based assessment that can continue throughout the school year. To me it seems like the ERSI could be more stressful for the student because basically they are drilled about alphabet knowledge, concept of word, phoneme awareness, and word recognition. The BRIDGE is collected data from natural occurences during class that provides support for where the teachers score the student in each specific area: found. of reading, found. of writing, alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness, and literacy related language. The ERSI is less time demanding than the BRIDGE, and are administered totally different.
ReplyDeleteMy question would be which test is more accurate in accessing the knowledge of the student?
~ Laura Chrisco
The assessments are emergent literacy and then there is reading readiness. ERSI is for reading readiness. The bridge assessment is for emergent literacy.
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