Pennsylvania Kindergarten Entry Inventory Cohort 2 (2015) Summary Report August 2016 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 333 Market Street Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333 www.education.state.pa.us
Pennsylvania Kindergarten Entry Inventory Cohort 2 (2015)
Summary Report August 2016
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
333 Market Street Harrisburg PA 17126-0333 wwweducationstatepaus
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor
Department of Education Pedro A Rivera Secretary
Office of Child Development and Early Learning Terry L Shaner Wade Acting Deputy Secretary
Division of Standards and Professional Development Deborah C Wise Chief
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) does not discriminate in its educational programs activities or employment practices based on race color national origin [sex] gender sexual orientation disability age religion ancestry union membership gender identity or expression AIDS or HIV status or any other legally protected category Announcement of this policy is in accordance with State Law including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and with Federal law including Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the Pennsylvania Department of Educationrsquos nondiscrimination policies
For Inquiries Concerning Nondiscrimination in Employment Pennsylvania Department of Education Equal Employment Opportunity Representative Bureau of Human Resources 333 Market Street 11th Floor Harrisburg PA 17126-0333 Voice Telephone (717) 787-4417 Fax (717) 783-9348
For Inquiries Concerning Nondiscrimination in All Other Pennsylvania Department of Education Programs and Activities Pennsylvania Department of Education School Services Unit Director 333 Market Street 5th Floor Harrisburg PA 17126-0333 Voice Telephone (717) 783-3750 Fax (717) 783-6802
If you have any questions about this publication or for additional copies contact
Pennsylvania Department of Education Voice (717) 346-9320 Office of Child Development and Early Learning Fax (717) 787-1529 333 Market Street 6th Floor TTY (717) 783-8445 Harrisburg PA 17126-0333 wwweducationstatepaus
All Media RequestsInquiries Contact the Office of Press amp Communications at (717) 783-9802
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Table of Contents
Introduction Implementationhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip1 Kindergarten Entry Inventory Cohort 2 Enhancements
Awareness Building 2 Communication to Cohort Participants
Data Entry and Finalization Professional Development 4
Accessing and Utilizing Information 4 Next Steps
Validation Study 5
Kindergarten Entry Inventory Resource Kitshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
Appendix 1 Appendix 2 14
Pennsylvania Kindergarten EntryInventoryCohort 2 (2015) Summary
Introduction The Pennsylvania Kindergarten Entry Inventory (KEI) was developed through a three-year process which included three distinct pilots of the inventory and the KEI process For information on these pilots visit httpwwwocdelresearchorgReportsFormsAllItemsaspx
The Pennsylvania Kindergarten Entry Inventory (KEI) is intended to be used by kindergarten teachers to record studentsrsquo demonstration of skills and serve as an indicator of individual student needs in the cognitive and non-cognitive key learning areas of social and emotional development language and literacy mathematics approaches to learning and health wellness and physical development This tool serves to report to parents guide teacher instruction and inform policy by providing a picture of aggregate student outcomes upon entry into kindergarten classrooms across the commonwealth The KEI is an observational snapshot of children entering kindergarten which is implemented during the first 45 calendar days on the kindergarten year
Pennsylvaniarsquos work to gather information about the status of children at kindergarten entry is tied to the development of a continuum of early learning standards These standards outlinePennsylvaniarsquos expectations for children at significant age intervals and form the basis for an outcomes reporting tool that may be used to answer the question of what children know and are able to do when they enter kindergarten These standards start with infant-toddler and maintain alignment through pre-kindergarten kindergarten and grades 1 and 2 ultimately linking to Pennsylvaniarsquos grade 3 academic standards The KEI is unique in that its foundation is Pennsylvaniarsquos standards developed by Pennsylvania educators
Rather than reporting student progress on all of the Pennsylvania learning standards 30 standards from five key learning areas were identified as salient indicators for determining child level of proficiency on benchmark standards referred to by some as the childrsquos level of kindergarten readiness According to the National Association for Education of Young Childrenrsquos position statement on school readiness (wwwnaeycorgaboutpositionspdfpsready98pdf) readiness should be flexibly and broadly defined taking into account multiple components including x A comprehensive set of skills (cognitive and non-cognitive) x The teacherrsquos and schoolrsquos ability to meet the needs of all children including a focus on
reflective practice (learning environment pedagogy school structures) x The familyrsquos readiness to share information and advocate for their child and x The communityrsquos readiness to provide services to ensure effective learning experiences
The KEI provides a snapshot of skills captured at one single point in time and should not be used in a high-stakes manner Although the KEI only focuses on 30 standards-based indicators it is important for programs to focus on a comprehensive standards-based approach to kindergarten readiness The KEI and its resulting information can be utilized as a catalyst for meaning discussions on all the components of readiness detailed above
Implementation OCDEL in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Educationrsquos Office of Elementary and Secondary Education is implementing a phased deployment of the KEI Phase 1 began with Cohort 1 which implemented the KEI in 2014 and included Title I schools designated in Focus and Priority status under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Focus schools
1
meet any one or more of the following criteria Title I schools with a graduation rate below 60 percent schools not otherwise designated as a Priority school but falling in the lowest 10 percent of Title I schools (excluding bottom 5 percent) or test participation below 95 percent Priority schools are the lowest 5 percent of Title I schools (based on aggregate math andreading PSSA or Keystone scores) or Title I schools receiving School Improvement Grant (SIG) funds Focus and Priority schools were required to use the KEI as part of their planning process for instructional improvements In addition to these required schools the KEI was also open for voluntary use to any interested local education agency or private kindergarten Cohort 1 implementation included 707 teachers from 217 schools covering 21 districts Approximately 16000 child outcomes were collected These numbers include Pennsylvaniarsquos largest school district the School District of Philadelphia A detailed summary of Cohort 1 can be accessed at httpwwweducationpagovK-12Assessment20and20AccountabilityPagesKindergarten-Entry-Inventoryaspx
Cohort 2 implemented the KEI in 2015 and included 285 schools Nine-hundred and twenty teachers finalized approximately 21091 outcomes The tool was once again available for voluntary use in any interested classroom school or district Focus and priority schools were again required to implement the KEI as part of their school turn-around efforts In addition implementation was also required of schools partnering with Community Innovation Zones(CIZ) In 2014 the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) awarded 12 CIZ grants An additional 38 grants were awarded in 2015 Grantees were awarded up to $75000 a year to strengthen and implement strategies within their communities to help reduce the achievement gap by grade 3 Specifically grantees are required to work collaboratively with early childhood programs and local school districts to align their work around standards family engagement and community partnerships
In 2015 17 of the 50 CIZ grantees implemented the KEI The remaining 33 CIZ will implement in 2016 In order to support the CIZ over the next two years OCDEL will provide targeted intervention and support around the KEI and use of data for decision-making instruction and quality improvement OCDEL has already received initial feedback regarding the incorporation of the KEI into the CIZ grant process and requirements
ldquoThe CIZ grant was a good opportunity to get a better understanding of the KEI Our partnering school district needed more information about the KEI and we used the grant as a way to talkwith them about itrdquo -2014 focus group participant
A complete listing of both Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 districts and schools is detailed in Appendix 1
Kindergarten EntryInventoryCohort 2 Enhancements Several components comprise the KEI process and include awareness building communication to Cohort participants professional development proficient user assignmentcollecting evidence conducting scoring data entry data finalization and accessing and utilizing information The process for KEI implementation was discussed in the Cohort 1 summary report which can be accessed at httpwwweducationpagovK-12Assessment20and20AccountabilityPagesKindergarten-Entry-Inventoryaspx Cohort 2 implementation focused on significant enhancements in several of these areas
Awareness Building Outreach to key audiences continued in Year 2 and as a result the number of voluntary schools implementing the KEI tripled from Year 1 Use of peer-to-peer strategy was utilized to build awareness about the benefits of the KEI its connectedness to effective instruction and
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family and community engagement In February 2015 a KEI promotional video was released This collaborative video uses teachers principals and families involved in the 2014 Cohort 1 to promote use of the KEI The video was integrated into all outreach and professional development conducted in 2015 and can be viewed by accessing the KEI landing page (wwwkei-paorg)
Specific outreach efforts during 2015 targeted the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA) Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) and Focus and Priority schools administration Specifically efforts included x The creation of a PSBA-specific professional development module available to PSBA
members through their designated learning management system x Presentations at PASA-PSBA annual conference in October 2015 and x Integration of KEI into a special Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards
Aligned System (SAS) professional development day for Focus and Priority school leaders in December 2015
Awareness and recruitment trainings were conducted at typically scheduled events to ldquoget the word outrdquo about the KEI to address misconceptions and to potentially recruit participants These occurred during the CIZ grantee meetings in November 2015 and during the four regional Governorrsquos Institutes in June and July 2015 The Institutes focused on P-3 alignment strategies building collaborative partnerships administrator and teacher effectiveness P-3 instructional tools strategies in systems change instituting improvements in data-driven decision-making and family engagement Each of the 62 participating teams consisted of up to eight members who included at minimum a birth- to-5 administrator and practitioner and a kindergarten-to-grade-3 administrator and practitioner Additional representation was added based uponcommunity need and composition (eg librarian curriculum specialist higher education faculty early intervention business leader family member etc) The goals of the Institute were for participants to strengthen partnerships between community and school district early childhood programs build collaboration between community and school district early childhood programs within the community apply a P-3 framework to early childhood settings participate in the (P-3) Early Learning Community on SAS and to engage in continuous improvement via implementation and sharing of strategies and programs that will enhance student achievement
Communication to Cohort participants Communication with participants was enhanced during Cohort 2 implementation due to feedback from Cohort 1 participants The state team learned that implementation during Cohort 1 was most effective when a designated liaison was identified to share information between the state team and the implementing teachers As such a designated point of contact (POC) was a newly established requirement for Cohort 2 Systems enhancements that facilitated easier online communication were also added to the KEI data system and included a dedicated listserve and the inclusion of multiple levels of contact information within the system In addition the KEI landing page was further developed and messaged as the ldquoone-stop shoprdquo for KEI information The KEI landing page (wwwkei-paorg) includes a variety of public information related to the KEI as well as the log-in required options for professional development and data entry As the number of implementing schools continues to increase effective communication will continue to present challenges Communication strategies will continue to be enhanced in Cohort 3
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Professional Development As part of Cohort 2 implementation technical assistance and training was enhanced to build capacity to optimally use the KEI This included an available asynchronous scoring and skill practice with a required proficient user assignment the availability of extended face-to-face sessions web-based systems training opportunities and systems step-by-step guides by topic The enhanced training can be accessed at the KEI landing page (wwwkei-paorg) Professional development still presents a challenge especially when implementing schools use the asynchronous module It has been challenging to get a realistic picture if all of the nuances of an observation-based assessment are being implemented with fidelity In order to address these challenges additional information learned from face-to-face sessions was added to the professional development tab on the landing page In addition other viable options for professional development continue to be explored During Cohort 2 success with recruitmentand professional development was noticeable when partnerships were formed with existing professional development agencies such as Intermediate Units Overcoming professional development challenges will continue to be a focus into Cohort 3 especially as we anticipate increasing the number of users
Data Entry and Finalization Due to data entry challenges that occurred during Cohort 1 implementation enhancing our existing data system for Cohort 2 implementation was a significant focus during Year 2
In 2015 a new data system was created for collecting KEI assessment data The KEI database was created using new database development tools The new system provided for more scalability which was crucial due to the anticipated growth in the number of users in 2015 and beyond The change to a PHPSQL model from the FileMaker Pro Instant Web publishing model (used in 2014) significantly reduced input latency (a lag in data entry time and response) issuesexperienced by users The input latency went from minutes (using FileMaker) to milliseconds (using PHPSQL) Using a PHPSQL model allowed users to connect using their choice of browser software (Safari Explorer Chrome Firefox) and did not face the same limitations or issues that the FileMaker Pro model faced This new solution also allowed users to be able to connect to the database using IOS (iPhone iPad) and Android -based devices Finally the cost of using PHPSQL software is significantly less expensive than providing users with licensing through the FileMaker Pro model
In addition the 2015 version of the KEI system allowed users to change passwords without having to contact technical support which significantly reduced the number of calls for support staff compared to the 2014 version Feedback from systems users during Cohort 2 has been very positive
Accessing and Utilizing Information During the 2015 Governorrsquos Institutes designated breakout sessions were designed inpartnership with the Mid-Atlantic Comprehensive Center OCDEL and Governor Mifflin School District to address effective use of data KEI data was used as the cornerstone of these sessions A similar session was presented to focus and priority school leadership in December 2015
A significant area of feedback from Cohort 1 participants dealt with the availability of reports from the KEI system System enhancements during Cohort 2 provided easier printable access to teacher reports both at the child level and at the class level by indicator for instructional purposes Directions were posted to the KEI landing page to assist teachers in understanding how to access these reports In order to address the reporting needs at building district and
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community levels OCDEL staff has engaged with implementing schools that have already been using KEI data within their data team meetings The goal is to understand from the end user perspective how KEI data can be used in various decision-making processes
In December 2015 the data system was enhanced to generate indicator level reports at the state district and building levels A communication was sent announcing the availability of these reports along with a request to collect feedback on what other types of reporting options users might like from the system Continuing into Year 3 this feedback along with feedback from Community Innovation Zone (CIZ) teams will be utilized to inform the creation of other reporting features within the system Access to useful reports and how KEI data can be used will be the major focus moving into Year 3
Next Steps Validation Study In addition to the analysis detailed above and within the available pilot reports which occurred prior to RTT-ELC funding Pennsylvania has contracted an external validation study which began in Year 2 The American Institute for Research (AIR) partnering with University of Pennsylvania submitted a validity study plan in August 2015 with the following goals
Phase 1 Construct Validity Study x To provide validity evidence based on the associations between sets of KEI items to
determine the degree to which they align with the five school readiness domains (ie[1]language and literacy [2] mathematics [3] social and emotional development [4] approaches to learning and [5] health wellness and physical development) or with other early learning domains
x To provide validity evidence of the extent to which the KEI can be used by educators as an equitable unbiased indicator of the developmental status across multiple domains for all children in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania including those with special needs and dual language learners (DLLs)
x To provide evidence about the reliability of teacher reports in providing information on childrenrsquos knowledge and skills across multiple domains in an effort to determine whether teachers are reliable reporters of childrenrsquos knowledge and skills
Phase 2mdashPath 1 Concurrent Validity and Usability Studies x To examine the concurrent relationship between the childrenrsquos scores on the evidence-based domains of the KEIrsquos items and their scores on domains of other established independent measures of school readiness
x To determine the usability of the KEI for kindergarten teachers and examine teachersrsquo level of satisfaction with and use of the KEI (eg are kindergarten teachers able to complete the KEI with minimal disruption of instruction and use the information to guide their instructional)
As outlined the study will occur in two phases Phase 1 will occur August 2015 through April 2016 and will include a rigorous construct validity study Preliminary findings using 2014outcomes were presented in September 2015 The summary of findings shows that there is an adequate overall sample size as well as adequate samples of subgroup populations AIR will conduct additional construct validity analysis on both 2014 and 2015 outcomes until April 2016 At this point based on the results a decision will be made on whether additional refinements to the KEI are necessary or if the tool meets construct validity standards and can move into Phase 2 a congruent study to occur in the fall of 2016
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Kindergarten Entry Inventory Resource Kits Four regional workgroup sessions are planned for the summer 2016 These workgroups will bring together interested kindergarten teachers and administrative staff who were involved with Cohort 2 implementation to develop content for resource kits in order to enhance and support KEI implementation The resource kits may include activities and materials to assist teachers in observing student skills behaviors as well as instructing students based on the information gathered through KEI implementation Activities may also be shared with prekindergarten teachers and families to promote student skill development
Additional information about the KEI can be found at httpwwwportalstatepausportalserverptcommunitydepartmental_offices7235p1852080 and at wwwkei-paorg
Questions about the KEI should be sent to RA-PWOCDELKEIpagov
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APPENDIX 1 List of Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 participating schools
School District Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Albert Gallatin Area AL Wilson
D Ferd Swaney Friendship Hill George J Plava Masontown Smithfield
X X X X X X
Allentown City Central Hiram W Dodd Jefferson Lehigh Park Lincoln Early Childhood Center Luis A Ramos Mosser Muhlenberg Ritter Roosevelt Union Terrace
X X X X X X X X X X X
Bethlehem Area Lincoln X Blairsville-Saltsburg Blairsville
Saltsburg X X
Bradford Area George Blaisdell X Central York Hayshire
Roundtown Stony Brook
X X X
Chambersburg Area Benjamin Chambers Thaddeus Stevens
X X
X X
Chester-Upland Chester Upland School of Arts Main Street Stetser
X X X X
Dover Area Dover Leib North Salem Weigelstown
X X X X
Duquesne City Duquesne X X Erie City Edison
Emerson-Gridley Lincoln Pfeiffer-Burleigh Wayne
X X
X X X X X
Freedom Area Conway X Governor Mifflin Brecknock
Cumru Mifflin Park
X X
X X X
Greater Nanticoke Area
KM Smith X
Harrisburg City Benjamin Franklin X X
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Downey Foose Melrose Scott
X X X X
X X X X
Hatboro-Horsham Blair Mill Crooked Billet Hallowell Pennypack Simmons
X X X X X
Hazelton Area Arthur Street Hazleton Township Earl Learning Center
X X
Hempfield Area Stanwood X Jamestown Area Jamestown Area X Jefferson Morgan Jefferson Morgan X Juniata County Fermanagh-Mifflintown X X Karna City Area Chicora
Sugarcreek X X
Lancaster King LafayettePrice
X X X
X X X
Lebanon Northwest X New Castle Area Harry W Lockley ELC X Northern Lebanon Jonestown X X Oil City Area Hasson Heights X Oxford Area Jordan Bank X Parkland Cetronia
Fogelsville Fred J Jaindl Ironton Kernsville Kratzer Parkway Manor Schnecksville
X X X X X X X X
Penn Manor Letort X Philadelphia Alexander Adaire
Dr Ethel Allen Ethan Allen Add B Anderson Chester A Arthur Martin Bache John Comm Barry Clara Barton Mary McLeod Bethune James G Blaine Rudolph Blankenburg Amedee F Bregy Bridesburg Henry A Brown Joseph Brown William C Bryant
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
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Laura H Carnell X X Lewis A AC Plus Cassidy X X Joseph Catharine X X Cayuga X X George W Childs X X Benjamin B Comegys X X Watson Comly X X Wissahickon Cook X X Jay Cooke X X William Cramp X X Kennedy Crossman X X Ann B Day X X De Burgos Bilingual Magnet X X Stephen Decatur X X William Dick X X Hamilton Disston X X James Dobson X X Tanner Duckrey X X Paul L Dunbar X X Franklin S Edmonds X X Lewis Elkin X X Ellwood X X Eleanor C Emlen X X Louis H Farrell X X Newlin D Fell X X Thomas K Finletter X X Aloysius L Fitzpatrick X X Edwin Forrest X X Chase Fox X X Anne Frank X X Benjamin Franklin X X Edward Gideon X X Stephen Girard X X Samuel Gompers X X Joseph Greenberg X X Albert M Greenfield X X Horatio B Hackett X X Andrew Hamilton X X John Hancock X X Avery D Harrington X X John F Hartranft X X Charles W Henry X X Edward Heston X X Thomas Holme X X Frances Hopkinson X X Henry E Howe X X Samuel B Huey X X William H Hunter X X Andrew Jackson X X Abram Jenks X X John S Jenks X X
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Juniata Park Academy X X Gen Philip Kearney X X William D Kelley X X John B Kelly X X Francis Scott Key X X Eliza B Kirkbride X X Robert E Lamberton X X Henry W Lawton X X Henry C Lea X X Anna L Lingelbach X X Alain Locke X X William H Loesche X X James Logan X X William C Longstreth X X James R Lowell X X James R Ludlow X X John Marshall X X Thurgood Marshall X X Mayfair X X Gen George A McCall X X Alexander K McClure X X William McKinley X X Morton McMichael X X John F McCloskey X X Delaplaine McDaniel X X Gen George C Meade X X William M Meredith X X Thomas Mifflin X X Mitchell X X John Moffet X X Hampton J Moore X X Robert Morris X X Andrew J Morrison X X Thomas Morton X X Luis Munoz-Marin X X George W Nebinger X X Olney X X Overbrook X X John M Patterson X X Thomas M Peirce X X Alexander Penn X X Joseph Pennell X X Samuel Pennypaker X X Penrose X X Robert B Pollock X X Thomas Potter X X Prince Hall X X Rhawnhurst X X Rhoads X X Rhodes X X Richmond X X
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Roosevelt X X William Rowen X X George Sharswood X X Shawmont X X Isaac Sheppard X X Philip H Sheridan X X Solomon Solis-Cohen X X Southwark X X Spring Garden X X Gilbert Spruance X X Edwin M Stanton X X Allen M Stearne X X Edward Steel X X James J Sullivan X X John H Taggart X X Bayard Taylor X X Washington Vare X X Laura W Waring X X Martha Washington X X John H Webster X X John Welsh X X Frances E Willard X X John Wister X X Richard R Wright X X William H Ziegler X X
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 X X Arsenal K-5 X X Faison K-5 X X King K-8 X X Langley K-8 X X Lincoln K-5 X X Miller K-5 X X Montessori K-8 X X Morrow K-8 X X Spring Hill K-5 X X Woolslair K-5 X X
Pittston Area Pittston Area Primary Center X Pocono Mountain Clear Run X Pottstown Barth
Franklin Lincoln Rupert
X X X X
Reading Amanda E Stout Glenside Lauers Park Millmont Northwest Riverside Sixteenth amp Haak Tenth amp Green
X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X
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Tenth amp Penn Thirteenth amp Green Thirteenth amp Union Twelfth amp Marion Tyson Schoener
X X X X X
X X X X X
Red Lion Larry J Macaluso Windsor Manor
X X
Rochester Area Rochester Area X Scranton John F Kennedy
McNichols Plaza X X
Seneca Valley Evans City X Slippery Rock Area Moraine
Slippery Rock Area X X
South Middleton WG Rice X Southern Huntingdon County
Shade Gap X
Steelton-Highspire Steelton-Highspire X X Towanda Area Morrow X Trinity Area Trinity South X Uniontown Area Lafayette X Wattsburg Area Wattsburg Area X X Whitehall-Coplay Clarence M Gockley X Wilkinsburg Borough Kelly
Turner X X
William Penn Aldan Magnet School Bell Avenue Colwyn East Lansdowne Park Lane Walnut Street
X X X X X X X
Windber Area Windber X Woodland Hills Edgewood
Wilkins Woodland Hills
X X X
York City Davis Devers Ferguson Goode Hannah Penn K-8 Jackson K-8 McKinley
X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X
Charter Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Agora Cyber ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Chester Co Family AcademyCommunity academy of Philadelphia Education Plus Academy Cyber Frederick Douglass Gillingham HOPE for Hyndman
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X X
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Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence X Mastery ndash Cleveland X X Mastery - Hardy Williams X X PA Distance Learning X X Pennsylvania Cyber X X Robert Benjamin Wiley Community X Seven Generations X X Stone Valley Community X Sugar Valley Rural X Universal Daroff X Urban Pathways K-5 College X Vision Academy X York Academy Regional X Private Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Aardvark Child Care Center Childrenrsquos Garden of St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church Kinder Care Learning Center Lifespan Lititz Christian School Redeemer Lutheran School ndash Oakmont
X
X
X
X
X X
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Appendix 2 Cohort 2 (2015) version of Kindergarten Entry Inventory
Kindergarten Entry Inventory
COMMONWEALTHOF PENNSYLVANIADEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES333 Market Street
Harrisburg PA 17126-0333wwweducationstatepaus | wwwdhsstatepaus
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Child Name First________________ Middle __________________Last ______________________
Teacher Name __________________________________________________
Teacher PPID _________________________________________________
School District _________________________________________________
School __________________________________________________
Length of day Full Day Half DayAM Half DayPM
PAsecureID _________________________________________________
Studentrsquos DOB ________________________________________________
Studentrsquos gender Male Female
Studentrsquos RaceEthnicity American IndianAlaskan Native (not Hispanic) Black or African American (not Hispanic) Hispanic (any race) White (not Hispanic) Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) Asian (not Hispanic) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic)
Studentrsquos Pre-K experience (if known) Head Start Pre K Counts Child CareSTARS Child Care non-STARS Other _______________ None Unknown
LEPELL status Yes WIDA level _____ Home Language __________________ No
Written IEP504 Yes No
School Start Date (first date kindergarten programming held) _______________
Studentrsquos School ENTRY date ____________
How many days has this student been
31 over- or underdressed for school-related activities
Donrsquot Know Always (45 days)
Often (15 ndash 44 day)
Sometimes (3 ndash 14 days)
Rarely (1 ndash 2 days)
Never (0 days)
32 sent to the nurse for illness 33 absent 34 late (follow school policy)
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation Standard Student expresses emotions appropriately to adults and peers ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZith this necessary support
Emerging
Labels feelings OR acts appropriately when others are happy sad angry or
afraid
Evident
Expresses feelings that are appropriate to the situation
Exceeds
Reacts appropriately to situations that elicit strong emotions
Examples frac34 Names feelings of a character
in a story frac34 Sees child crying and gives
them a hug frac34 Sees child laughing points to child and signs ldquohappyrdquo
Examples frac34 Child scrapes knee and cries frac34 Says ldquoThat makes me madrdquo in
their home language when a child takes a toy while reaching to take the toy back
frac34 Claps loudly and screams ldquowoo-hoordquo when hearing about a field trip to the zoo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child sits alone with head on table for a few minutes then resumes classroom routine
Examples frac34 After being pushed down
by another child says ldquoThat wasnrsquot nicerdquo in their home language and walks away
frac34 After spilling the milk child asks ldquoWherersquos a towel I need to clean this uprdquo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child resumes classroom routine with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
3
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 2 Self Awareness Standard Student demonstrates awareness of self and onersquos own preferences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates strong preferences for people toys and activities
Evident
Chooses materials and activities independently demonstrating confidence in own abilities
Exceeds
Differentiates between own preferencesabilities and those of
others Examples frac34 Child exclusively plays in
dramatic play when given a choice
frac34 Child plays with same peer consistently
frac34 Child brings stuffed friend to school every day
Examples frac34 After writing name on paper
shows to teacher points to writing and smiles
frac34 ldquoI can kick that ball really far watchrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sensory table Moves to sensory table and uses items to build a sand structure
Examples frac34 ldquoIrsquom a good block builder and hersquos good at drawing picturesrdquo
frac34 ldquoWersquore both five years old but you can skip and I canrsquotrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sand table then hands block area card to classmate who regularlychooses the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 2 Self-Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
4
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Tom Wolf Governor
Department of Education Pedro A Rivera Secretary
Office of Child Development and Early Learning Terry L Shaner Wade Acting Deputy Secretary
Division of Standards and Professional Development Deborah C Wise Chief
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) does not discriminate in its educational programs activities or employment practices based on race color national origin [sex] gender sexual orientation disability age religion ancestry union membership gender identity or expression AIDS or HIV status or any other legally protected category Announcement of this policy is in accordance with State Law including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and with Federal law including Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the Pennsylvania Department of Educationrsquos nondiscrimination policies
For Inquiries Concerning Nondiscrimination in Employment Pennsylvania Department of Education Equal Employment Opportunity Representative Bureau of Human Resources 333 Market Street 11th Floor Harrisburg PA 17126-0333 Voice Telephone (717) 787-4417 Fax (717) 783-9348
For Inquiries Concerning Nondiscrimination in All Other Pennsylvania Department of Education Programs and Activities Pennsylvania Department of Education School Services Unit Director 333 Market Street 5th Floor Harrisburg PA 17126-0333 Voice Telephone (717) 783-3750 Fax (717) 783-6802
If you have any questions about this publication or for additional copies contact
Pennsylvania Department of Education Voice (717) 346-9320 Office of Child Development and Early Learning Fax (717) 787-1529 333 Market Street 6th Floor TTY (717) 783-8445 Harrisburg PA 17126-0333 wwweducationstatepaus
All Media RequestsInquiries Contact the Office of Press amp Communications at (717) 783-9802
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Table of Contents
Introduction Implementationhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip1 Kindergarten Entry Inventory Cohort 2 Enhancements
Awareness Building 2 Communication to Cohort Participants
Data Entry and Finalization Professional Development 4
Accessing and Utilizing Information 4 Next Steps
Validation Study 5
Kindergarten Entry Inventory Resource Kitshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
Appendix 1 Appendix 2 14
Pennsylvania Kindergarten EntryInventoryCohort 2 (2015) Summary
Introduction The Pennsylvania Kindergarten Entry Inventory (KEI) was developed through a three-year process which included three distinct pilots of the inventory and the KEI process For information on these pilots visit httpwwwocdelresearchorgReportsFormsAllItemsaspx
The Pennsylvania Kindergarten Entry Inventory (KEI) is intended to be used by kindergarten teachers to record studentsrsquo demonstration of skills and serve as an indicator of individual student needs in the cognitive and non-cognitive key learning areas of social and emotional development language and literacy mathematics approaches to learning and health wellness and physical development This tool serves to report to parents guide teacher instruction and inform policy by providing a picture of aggregate student outcomes upon entry into kindergarten classrooms across the commonwealth The KEI is an observational snapshot of children entering kindergarten which is implemented during the first 45 calendar days on the kindergarten year
Pennsylvaniarsquos work to gather information about the status of children at kindergarten entry is tied to the development of a continuum of early learning standards These standards outlinePennsylvaniarsquos expectations for children at significant age intervals and form the basis for an outcomes reporting tool that may be used to answer the question of what children know and are able to do when they enter kindergarten These standards start with infant-toddler and maintain alignment through pre-kindergarten kindergarten and grades 1 and 2 ultimately linking to Pennsylvaniarsquos grade 3 academic standards The KEI is unique in that its foundation is Pennsylvaniarsquos standards developed by Pennsylvania educators
Rather than reporting student progress on all of the Pennsylvania learning standards 30 standards from five key learning areas were identified as salient indicators for determining child level of proficiency on benchmark standards referred to by some as the childrsquos level of kindergarten readiness According to the National Association for Education of Young Childrenrsquos position statement on school readiness (wwwnaeycorgaboutpositionspdfpsready98pdf) readiness should be flexibly and broadly defined taking into account multiple components including x A comprehensive set of skills (cognitive and non-cognitive) x The teacherrsquos and schoolrsquos ability to meet the needs of all children including a focus on
reflective practice (learning environment pedagogy school structures) x The familyrsquos readiness to share information and advocate for their child and x The communityrsquos readiness to provide services to ensure effective learning experiences
The KEI provides a snapshot of skills captured at one single point in time and should not be used in a high-stakes manner Although the KEI only focuses on 30 standards-based indicators it is important for programs to focus on a comprehensive standards-based approach to kindergarten readiness The KEI and its resulting information can be utilized as a catalyst for meaning discussions on all the components of readiness detailed above
Implementation OCDEL in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Educationrsquos Office of Elementary and Secondary Education is implementing a phased deployment of the KEI Phase 1 began with Cohort 1 which implemented the KEI in 2014 and included Title I schools designated in Focus and Priority status under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Focus schools
1
meet any one or more of the following criteria Title I schools with a graduation rate below 60 percent schools not otherwise designated as a Priority school but falling in the lowest 10 percent of Title I schools (excluding bottom 5 percent) or test participation below 95 percent Priority schools are the lowest 5 percent of Title I schools (based on aggregate math andreading PSSA or Keystone scores) or Title I schools receiving School Improvement Grant (SIG) funds Focus and Priority schools were required to use the KEI as part of their planning process for instructional improvements In addition to these required schools the KEI was also open for voluntary use to any interested local education agency or private kindergarten Cohort 1 implementation included 707 teachers from 217 schools covering 21 districts Approximately 16000 child outcomes were collected These numbers include Pennsylvaniarsquos largest school district the School District of Philadelphia A detailed summary of Cohort 1 can be accessed at httpwwweducationpagovK-12Assessment20and20AccountabilityPagesKindergarten-Entry-Inventoryaspx
Cohort 2 implemented the KEI in 2015 and included 285 schools Nine-hundred and twenty teachers finalized approximately 21091 outcomes The tool was once again available for voluntary use in any interested classroom school or district Focus and priority schools were again required to implement the KEI as part of their school turn-around efforts In addition implementation was also required of schools partnering with Community Innovation Zones(CIZ) In 2014 the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) awarded 12 CIZ grants An additional 38 grants were awarded in 2015 Grantees were awarded up to $75000 a year to strengthen and implement strategies within their communities to help reduce the achievement gap by grade 3 Specifically grantees are required to work collaboratively with early childhood programs and local school districts to align their work around standards family engagement and community partnerships
In 2015 17 of the 50 CIZ grantees implemented the KEI The remaining 33 CIZ will implement in 2016 In order to support the CIZ over the next two years OCDEL will provide targeted intervention and support around the KEI and use of data for decision-making instruction and quality improvement OCDEL has already received initial feedback regarding the incorporation of the KEI into the CIZ grant process and requirements
ldquoThe CIZ grant was a good opportunity to get a better understanding of the KEI Our partnering school district needed more information about the KEI and we used the grant as a way to talkwith them about itrdquo -2014 focus group participant
A complete listing of both Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 districts and schools is detailed in Appendix 1
Kindergarten EntryInventoryCohort 2 Enhancements Several components comprise the KEI process and include awareness building communication to Cohort participants professional development proficient user assignmentcollecting evidence conducting scoring data entry data finalization and accessing and utilizing information The process for KEI implementation was discussed in the Cohort 1 summary report which can be accessed at httpwwweducationpagovK-12Assessment20and20AccountabilityPagesKindergarten-Entry-Inventoryaspx Cohort 2 implementation focused on significant enhancements in several of these areas
Awareness Building Outreach to key audiences continued in Year 2 and as a result the number of voluntary schools implementing the KEI tripled from Year 1 Use of peer-to-peer strategy was utilized to build awareness about the benefits of the KEI its connectedness to effective instruction and
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family and community engagement In February 2015 a KEI promotional video was released This collaborative video uses teachers principals and families involved in the 2014 Cohort 1 to promote use of the KEI The video was integrated into all outreach and professional development conducted in 2015 and can be viewed by accessing the KEI landing page (wwwkei-paorg)
Specific outreach efforts during 2015 targeted the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA) Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) and Focus and Priority schools administration Specifically efforts included x The creation of a PSBA-specific professional development module available to PSBA
members through their designated learning management system x Presentations at PASA-PSBA annual conference in October 2015 and x Integration of KEI into a special Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards
Aligned System (SAS) professional development day for Focus and Priority school leaders in December 2015
Awareness and recruitment trainings were conducted at typically scheduled events to ldquoget the word outrdquo about the KEI to address misconceptions and to potentially recruit participants These occurred during the CIZ grantee meetings in November 2015 and during the four regional Governorrsquos Institutes in June and July 2015 The Institutes focused on P-3 alignment strategies building collaborative partnerships administrator and teacher effectiveness P-3 instructional tools strategies in systems change instituting improvements in data-driven decision-making and family engagement Each of the 62 participating teams consisted of up to eight members who included at minimum a birth- to-5 administrator and practitioner and a kindergarten-to-grade-3 administrator and practitioner Additional representation was added based uponcommunity need and composition (eg librarian curriculum specialist higher education faculty early intervention business leader family member etc) The goals of the Institute were for participants to strengthen partnerships between community and school district early childhood programs build collaboration between community and school district early childhood programs within the community apply a P-3 framework to early childhood settings participate in the (P-3) Early Learning Community on SAS and to engage in continuous improvement via implementation and sharing of strategies and programs that will enhance student achievement
Communication to Cohort participants Communication with participants was enhanced during Cohort 2 implementation due to feedback from Cohort 1 participants The state team learned that implementation during Cohort 1 was most effective when a designated liaison was identified to share information between the state team and the implementing teachers As such a designated point of contact (POC) was a newly established requirement for Cohort 2 Systems enhancements that facilitated easier online communication were also added to the KEI data system and included a dedicated listserve and the inclusion of multiple levels of contact information within the system In addition the KEI landing page was further developed and messaged as the ldquoone-stop shoprdquo for KEI information The KEI landing page (wwwkei-paorg) includes a variety of public information related to the KEI as well as the log-in required options for professional development and data entry As the number of implementing schools continues to increase effective communication will continue to present challenges Communication strategies will continue to be enhanced in Cohort 3
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Professional Development As part of Cohort 2 implementation technical assistance and training was enhanced to build capacity to optimally use the KEI This included an available asynchronous scoring and skill practice with a required proficient user assignment the availability of extended face-to-face sessions web-based systems training opportunities and systems step-by-step guides by topic The enhanced training can be accessed at the KEI landing page (wwwkei-paorg) Professional development still presents a challenge especially when implementing schools use the asynchronous module It has been challenging to get a realistic picture if all of the nuances of an observation-based assessment are being implemented with fidelity In order to address these challenges additional information learned from face-to-face sessions was added to the professional development tab on the landing page In addition other viable options for professional development continue to be explored During Cohort 2 success with recruitmentand professional development was noticeable when partnerships were formed with existing professional development agencies such as Intermediate Units Overcoming professional development challenges will continue to be a focus into Cohort 3 especially as we anticipate increasing the number of users
Data Entry and Finalization Due to data entry challenges that occurred during Cohort 1 implementation enhancing our existing data system for Cohort 2 implementation was a significant focus during Year 2
In 2015 a new data system was created for collecting KEI assessment data The KEI database was created using new database development tools The new system provided for more scalability which was crucial due to the anticipated growth in the number of users in 2015 and beyond The change to a PHPSQL model from the FileMaker Pro Instant Web publishing model (used in 2014) significantly reduced input latency (a lag in data entry time and response) issuesexperienced by users The input latency went from minutes (using FileMaker) to milliseconds (using PHPSQL) Using a PHPSQL model allowed users to connect using their choice of browser software (Safari Explorer Chrome Firefox) and did not face the same limitations or issues that the FileMaker Pro model faced This new solution also allowed users to be able to connect to the database using IOS (iPhone iPad) and Android -based devices Finally the cost of using PHPSQL software is significantly less expensive than providing users with licensing through the FileMaker Pro model
In addition the 2015 version of the KEI system allowed users to change passwords without having to contact technical support which significantly reduced the number of calls for support staff compared to the 2014 version Feedback from systems users during Cohort 2 has been very positive
Accessing and Utilizing Information During the 2015 Governorrsquos Institutes designated breakout sessions were designed inpartnership with the Mid-Atlantic Comprehensive Center OCDEL and Governor Mifflin School District to address effective use of data KEI data was used as the cornerstone of these sessions A similar session was presented to focus and priority school leadership in December 2015
A significant area of feedback from Cohort 1 participants dealt with the availability of reports from the KEI system System enhancements during Cohort 2 provided easier printable access to teacher reports both at the child level and at the class level by indicator for instructional purposes Directions were posted to the KEI landing page to assist teachers in understanding how to access these reports In order to address the reporting needs at building district and
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community levels OCDEL staff has engaged with implementing schools that have already been using KEI data within their data team meetings The goal is to understand from the end user perspective how KEI data can be used in various decision-making processes
In December 2015 the data system was enhanced to generate indicator level reports at the state district and building levels A communication was sent announcing the availability of these reports along with a request to collect feedback on what other types of reporting options users might like from the system Continuing into Year 3 this feedback along with feedback from Community Innovation Zone (CIZ) teams will be utilized to inform the creation of other reporting features within the system Access to useful reports and how KEI data can be used will be the major focus moving into Year 3
Next Steps Validation Study In addition to the analysis detailed above and within the available pilot reports which occurred prior to RTT-ELC funding Pennsylvania has contracted an external validation study which began in Year 2 The American Institute for Research (AIR) partnering with University of Pennsylvania submitted a validity study plan in August 2015 with the following goals
Phase 1 Construct Validity Study x To provide validity evidence based on the associations between sets of KEI items to
determine the degree to which they align with the five school readiness domains (ie[1]language and literacy [2] mathematics [3] social and emotional development [4] approaches to learning and [5] health wellness and physical development) or with other early learning domains
x To provide validity evidence of the extent to which the KEI can be used by educators as an equitable unbiased indicator of the developmental status across multiple domains for all children in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania including those with special needs and dual language learners (DLLs)
x To provide evidence about the reliability of teacher reports in providing information on childrenrsquos knowledge and skills across multiple domains in an effort to determine whether teachers are reliable reporters of childrenrsquos knowledge and skills
Phase 2mdashPath 1 Concurrent Validity and Usability Studies x To examine the concurrent relationship between the childrenrsquos scores on the evidence-based domains of the KEIrsquos items and their scores on domains of other established independent measures of school readiness
x To determine the usability of the KEI for kindergarten teachers and examine teachersrsquo level of satisfaction with and use of the KEI (eg are kindergarten teachers able to complete the KEI with minimal disruption of instruction and use the information to guide their instructional)
As outlined the study will occur in two phases Phase 1 will occur August 2015 through April 2016 and will include a rigorous construct validity study Preliminary findings using 2014outcomes were presented in September 2015 The summary of findings shows that there is an adequate overall sample size as well as adequate samples of subgroup populations AIR will conduct additional construct validity analysis on both 2014 and 2015 outcomes until April 2016 At this point based on the results a decision will be made on whether additional refinements to the KEI are necessary or if the tool meets construct validity standards and can move into Phase 2 a congruent study to occur in the fall of 2016
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Kindergarten Entry Inventory Resource Kits Four regional workgroup sessions are planned for the summer 2016 These workgroups will bring together interested kindergarten teachers and administrative staff who were involved with Cohort 2 implementation to develop content for resource kits in order to enhance and support KEI implementation The resource kits may include activities and materials to assist teachers in observing student skills behaviors as well as instructing students based on the information gathered through KEI implementation Activities may also be shared with prekindergarten teachers and families to promote student skill development
Additional information about the KEI can be found at httpwwwportalstatepausportalserverptcommunitydepartmental_offices7235p1852080 and at wwwkei-paorg
Questions about the KEI should be sent to RA-PWOCDELKEIpagov
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APPENDIX 1 List of Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 participating schools
School District Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Albert Gallatin Area AL Wilson
D Ferd Swaney Friendship Hill George J Plava Masontown Smithfield
X X X X X X
Allentown City Central Hiram W Dodd Jefferson Lehigh Park Lincoln Early Childhood Center Luis A Ramos Mosser Muhlenberg Ritter Roosevelt Union Terrace
X X X X X X X X X X X
Bethlehem Area Lincoln X Blairsville-Saltsburg Blairsville
Saltsburg X X
Bradford Area George Blaisdell X Central York Hayshire
Roundtown Stony Brook
X X X
Chambersburg Area Benjamin Chambers Thaddeus Stevens
X X
X X
Chester-Upland Chester Upland School of Arts Main Street Stetser
X X X X
Dover Area Dover Leib North Salem Weigelstown
X X X X
Duquesne City Duquesne X X Erie City Edison
Emerson-Gridley Lincoln Pfeiffer-Burleigh Wayne
X X
X X X X X
Freedom Area Conway X Governor Mifflin Brecknock
Cumru Mifflin Park
X X
X X X
Greater Nanticoke Area
KM Smith X
Harrisburg City Benjamin Franklin X X
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Downey Foose Melrose Scott
X X X X
X X X X
Hatboro-Horsham Blair Mill Crooked Billet Hallowell Pennypack Simmons
X X X X X
Hazelton Area Arthur Street Hazleton Township Earl Learning Center
X X
Hempfield Area Stanwood X Jamestown Area Jamestown Area X Jefferson Morgan Jefferson Morgan X Juniata County Fermanagh-Mifflintown X X Karna City Area Chicora
Sugarcreek X X
Lancaster King LafayettePrice
X X X
X X X
Lebanon Northwest X New Castle Area Harry W Lockley ELC X Northern Lebanon Jonestown X X Oil City Area Hasson Heights X Oxford Area Jordan Bank X Parkland Cetronia
Fogelsville Fred J Jaindl Ironton Kernsville Kratzer Parkway Manor Schnecksville
X X X X X X X X
Penn Manor Letort X Philadelphia Alexander Adaire
Dr Ethel Allen Ethan Allen Add B Anderson Chester A Arthur Martin Bache John Comm Barry Clara Barton Mary McLeod Bethune James G Blaine Rudolph Blankenburg Amedee F Bregy Bridesburg Henry A Brown Joseph Brown William C Bryant
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
8
Laura H Carnell X X Lewis A AC Plus Cassidy X X Joseph Catharine X X Cayuga X X George W Childs X X Benjamin B Comegys X X Watson Comly X X Wissahickon Cook X X Jay Cooke X X William Cramp X X Kennedy Crossman X X Ann B Day X X De Burgos Bilingual Magnet X X Stephen Decatur X X William Dick X X Hamilton Disston X X James Dobson X X Tanner Duckrey X X Paul L Dunbar X X Franklin S Edmonds X X Lewis Elkin X X Ellwood X X Eleanor C Emlen X X Louis H Farrell X X Newlin D Fell X X Thomas K Finletter X X Aloysius L Fitzpatrick X X Edwin Forrest X X Chase Fox X X Anne Frank X X Benjamin Franklin X X Edward Gideon X X Stephen Girard X X Samuel Gompers X X Joseph Greenberg X X Albert M Greenfield X X Horatio B Hackett X X Andrew Hamilton X X John Hancock X X Avery D Harrington X X John F Hartranft X X Charles W Henry X X Edward Heston X X Thomas Holme X X Frances Hopkinson X X Henry E Howe X X Samuel B Huey X X William H Hunter X X Andrew Jackson X X Abram Jenks X X John S Jenks X X
9
Juniata Park Academy X X Gen Philip Kearney X X William D Kelley X X John B Kelly X X Francis Scott Key X X Eliza B Kirkbride X X Robert E Lamberton X X Henry W Lawton X X Henry C Lea X X Anna L Lingelbach X X Alain Locke X X William H Loesche X X James Logan X X William C Longstreth X X James R Lowell X X James R Ludlow X X John Marshall X X Thurgood Marshall X X Mayfair X X Gen George A McCall X X Alexander K McClure X X William McKinley X X Morton McMichael X X John F McCloskey X X Delaplaine McDaniel X X Gen George C Meade X X William M Meredith X X Thomas Mifflin X X Mitchell X X John Moffet X X Hampton J Moore X X Robert Morris X X Andrew J Morrison X X Thomas Morton X X Luis Munoz-Marin X X George W Nebinger X X Olney X X Overbrook X X John M Patterson X X Thomas M Peirce X X Alexander Penn X X Joseph Pennell X X Samuel Pennypaker X X Penrose X X Robert B Pollock X X Thomas Potter X X Prince Hall X X Rhawnhurst X X Rhoads X X Rhodes X X Richmond X X
10
Roosevelt X X William Rowen X X George Sharswood X X Shawmont X X Isaac Sheppard X X Philip H Sheridan X X Solomon Solis-Cohen X X Southwark X X Spring Garden X X Gilbert Spruance X X Edwin M Stanton X X Allen M Stearne X X Edward Steel X X James J Sullivan X X John H Taggart X X Bayard Taylor X X Washington Vare X X Laura W Waring X X Martha Washington X X John H Webster X X John Welsh X X Frances E Willard X X John Wister X X Richard R Wright X X William H Ziegler X X
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 X X Arsenal K-5 X X Faison K-5 X X King K-8 X X Langley K-8 X X Lincoln K-5 X X Miller K-5 X X Montessori K-8 X X Morrow K-8 X X Spring Hill K-5 X X Woolslair K-5 X X
Pittston Area Pittston Area Primary Center X Pocono Mountain Clear Run X Pottstown Barth
Franklin Lincoln Rupert
X X X X
Reading Amanda E Stout Glenside Lauers Park Millmont Northwest Riverside Sixteenth amp Haak Tenth amp Green
X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X
11
Tenth amp Penn Thirteenth amp Green Thirteenth amp Union Twelfth amp Marion Tyson Schoener
X X X X X
X X X X X
Red Lion Larry J Macaluso Windsor Manor
X X
Rochester Area Rochester Area X Scranton John F Kennedy
McNichols Plaza X X
Seneca Valley Evans City X Slippery Rock Area Moraine
Slippery Rock Area X X
South Middleton WG Rice X Southern Huntingdon County
Shade Gap X
Steelton-Highspire Steelton-Highspire X X Towanda Area Morrow X Trinity Area Trinity South X Uniontown Area Lafayette X Wattsburg Area Wattsburg Area X X Whitehall-Coplay Clarence M Gockley X Wilkinsburg Borough Kelly
Turner X X
William Penn Aldan Magnet School Bell Avenue Colwyn East Lansdowne Park Lane Walnut Street
X X X X X X X
Windber Area Windber X Woodland Hills Edgewood
Wilkins Woodland Hills
X X X
York City Davis Devers Ferguson Goode Hannah Penn K-8 Jackson K-8 McKinley
X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X
Charter Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Agora Cyber ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Chester Co Family AcademyCommunity academy of Philadelphia Education Plus Academy Cyber Frederick Douglass Gillingham HOPE for Hyndman
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X X
12
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence X Mastery ndash Cleveland X X Mastery - Hardy Williams X X PA Distance Learning X X Pennsylvania Cyber X X Robert Benjamin Wiley Community X Seven Generations X X Stone Valley Community X Sugar Valley Rural X Universal Daroff X Urban Pathways K-5 College X Vision Academy X York Academy Regional X Private Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Aardvark Child Care Center Childrenrsquos Garden of St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church Kinder Care Learning Center Lifespan Lititz Christian School Redeemer Lutheran School ndash Oakmont
X
X
X
X
X X
13
Appendix 2 Cohort 2 (2015) version of Kindergarten Entry Inventory
Kindergarten Entry Inventory
COMMONWEALTHOF PENNSYLVANIADEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES333 Market Street
Harrisburg PA 17126-0333wwweducationstatepaus | wwwdhsstatepaus
1
Child Name First________________ Middle __________________Last ______________________
Teacher Name __________________________________________________
Teacher PPID _________________________________________________
School District _________________________________________________
School __________________________________________________
Length of day Full Day Half DayAM Half DayPM
PAsecureID _________________________________________________
Studentrsquos DOB ________________________________________________
Studentrsquos gender Male Female
Studentrsquos RaceEthnicity American IndianAlaskan Native (not Hispanic) Black or African American (not Hispanic) Hispanic (any race) White (not Hispanic) Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) Asian (not Hispanic) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic)
Studentrsquos Pre-K experience (if known) Head Start Pre K Counts Child CareSTARS Child Care non-STARS Other _______________ None Unknown
LEPELL status Yes WIDA level _____ Home Language __________________ No
Written IEP504 Yes No
School Start Date (first date kindergarten programming held) _______________
Studentrsquos School ENTRY date ____________
How many days has this student been
31 over- or underdressed for school-related activities
Donrsquot Know Always (45 days)
Often (15 ndash 44 day)
Sometimes (3 ndash 14 days)
Rarely (1 ndash 2 days)
Never (0 days)
32 sent to the nurse for illness 33 absent 34 late (follow school policy)
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation Standard Student expresses emotions appropriately to adults and peers ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZith this necessary support
Emerging
Labels feelings OR acts appropriately when others are happy sad angry or
afraid
Evident
Expresses feelings that are appropriate to the situation
Exceeds
Reacts appropriately to situations that elicit strong emotions
Examples frac34 Names feelings of a character
in a story frac34 Sees child crying and gives
them a hug frac34 Sees child laughing points to child and signs ldquohappyrdquo
Examples frac34 Child scrapes knee and cries frac34 Says ldquoThat makes me madrdquo in
their home language when a child takes a toy while reaching to take the toy back
frac34 Claps loudly and screams ldquowoo-hoordquo when hearing about a field trip to the zoo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child sits alone with head on table for a few minutes then resumes classroom routine
Examples frac34 After being pushed down
by another child says ldquoThat wasnrsquot nicerdquo in their home language and walks away
frac34 After spilling the milk child asks ldquoWherersquos a towel I need to clean this uprdquo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child resumes classroom routine with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
3
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 2 Self Awareness Standard Student demonstrates awareness of self and onersquos own preferences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates strong preferences for people toys and activities
Evident
Chooses materials and activities independently demonstrating confidence in own abilities
Exceeds
Differentiates between own preferencesabilities and those of
others Examples frac34 Child exclusively plays in
dramatic play when given a choice
frac34 Child plays with same peer consistently
frac34 Child brings stuffed friend to school every day
Examples frac34 After writing name on paper
shows to teacher points to writing and smiles
frac34 ldquoI can kick that ball really far watchrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sensory table Moves to sensory table and uses items to build a sand structure
Examples frac34 ldquoIrsquom a good block builder and hersquos good at drawing picturesrdquo
frac34 ldquoWersquore both five years old but you can skip and I canrsquotrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sand table then hands block area card to classmate who regularlychooses the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 2 Self-Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
4
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Table of Contents
Introduction Implementationhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip1 Kindergarten Entry Inventory Cohort 2 Enhancements
Awareness Building 2 Communication to Cohort Participants
Data Entry and Finalization Professional Development 4
Accessing and Utilizing Information 4 Next Steps
Validation Study 5
Kindergarten Entry Inventory Resource Kitshelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
Appendix 1 Appendix 2 14
Pennsylvania Kindergarten EntryInventoryCohort 2 (2015) Summary
Introduction The Pennsylvania Kindergarten Entry Inventory (KEI) was developed through a three-year process which included three distinct pilots of the inventory and the KEI process For information on these pilots visit httpwwwocdelresearchorgReportsFormsAllItemsaspx
The Pennsylvania Kindergarten Entry Inventory (KEI) is intended to be used by kindergarten teachers to record studentsrsquo demonstration of skills and serve as an indicator of individual student needs in the cognitive and non-cognitive key learning areas of social and emotional development language and literacy mathematics approaches to learning and health wellness and physical development This tool serves to report to parents guide teacher instruction and inform policy by providing a picture of aggregate student outcomes upon entry into kindergarten classrooms across the commonwealth The KEI is an observational snapshot of children entering kindergarten which is implemented during the first 45 calendar days on the kindergarten year
Pennsylvaniarsquos work to gather information about the status of children at kindergarten entry is tied to the development of a continuum of early learning standards These standards outlinePennsylvaniarsquos expectations for children at significant age intervals and form the basis for an outcomes reporting tool that may be used to answer the question of what children know and are able to do when they enter kindergarten These standards start with infant-toddler and maintain alignment through pre-kindergarten kindergarten and grades 1 and 2 ultimately linking to Pennsylvaniarsquos grade 3 academic standards The KEI is unique in that its foundation is Pennsylvaniarsquos standards developed by Pennsylvania educators
Rather than reporting student progress on all of the Pennsylvania learning standards 30 standards from five key learning areas were identified as salient indicators for determining child level of proficiency on benchmark standards referred to by some as the childrsquos level of kindergarten readiness According to the National Association for Education of Young Childrenrsquos position statement on school readiness (wwwnaeycorgaboutpositionspdfpsready98pdf) readiness should be flexibly and broadly defined taking into account multiple components including x A comprehensive set of skills (cognitive and non-cognitive) x The teacherrsquos and schoolrsquos ability to meet the needs of all children including a focus on
reflective practice (learning environment pedagogy school structures) x The familyrsquos readiness to share information and advocate for their child and x The communityrsquos readiness to provide services to ensure effective learning experiences
The KEI provides a snapshot of skills captured at one single point in time and should not be used in a high-stakes manner Although the KEI only focuses on 30 standards-based indicators it is important for programs to focus on a comprehensive standards-based approach to kindergarten readiness The KEI and its resulting information can be utilized as a catalyst for meaning discussions on all the components of readiness detailed above
Implementation OCDEL in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Educationrsquos Office of Elementary and Secondary Education is implementing a phased deployment of the KEI Phase 1 began with Cohort 1 which implemented the KEI in 2014 and included Title I schools designated in Focus and Priority status under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Focus schools
1
meet any one or more of the following criteria Title I schools with a graduation rate below 60 percent schools not otherwise designated as a Priority school but falling in the lowest 10 percent of Title I schools (excluding bottom 5 percent) or test participation below 95 percent Priority schools are the lowest 5 percent of Title I schools (based on aggregate math andreading PSSA or Keystone scores) or Title I schools receiving School Improvement Grant (SIG) funds Focus and Priority schools were required to use the KEI as part of their planning process for instructional improvements In addition to these required schools the KEI was also open for voluntary use to any interested local education agency or private kindergarten Cohort 1 implementation included 707 teachers from 217 schools covering 21 districts Approximately 16000 child outcomes were collected These numbers include Pennsylvaniarsquos largest school district the School District of Philadelphia A detailed summary of Cohort 1 can be accessed at httpwwweducationpagovK-12Assessment20and20AccountabilityPagesKindergarten-Entry-Inventoryaspx
Cohort 2 implemented the KEI in 2015 and included 285 schools Nine-hundred and twenty teachers finalized approximately 21091 outcomes The tool was once again available for voluntary use in any interested classroom school or district Focus and priority schools were again required to implement the KEI as part of their school turn-around efforts In addition implementation was also required of schools partnering with Community Innovation Zones(CIZ) In 2014 the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) awarded 12 CIZ grants An additional 38 grants were awarded in 2015 Grantees were awarded up to $75000 a year to strengthen and implement strategies within their communities to help reduce the achievement gap by grade 3 Specifically grantees are required to work collaboratively with early childhood programs and local school districts to align their work around standards family engagement and community partnerships
In 2015 17 of the 50 CIZ grantees implemented the KEI The remaining 33 CIZ will implement in 2016 In order to support the CIZ over the next two years OCDEL will provide targeted intervention and support around the KEI and use of data for decision-making instruction and quality improvement OCDEL has already received initial feedback regarding the incorporation of the KEI into the CIZ grant process and requirements
ldquoThe CIZ grant was a good opportunity to get a better understanding of the KEI Our partnering school district needed more information about the KEI and we used the grant as a way to talkwith them about itrdquo -2014 focus group participant
A complete listing of both Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 districts and schools is detailed in Appendix 1
Kindergarten EntryInventoryCohort 2 Enhancements Several components comprise the KEI process and include awareness building communication to Cohort participants professional development proficient user assignmentcollecting evidence conducting scoring data entry data finalization and accessing and utilizing information The process for KEI implementation was discussed in the Cohort 1 summary report which can be accessed at httpwwweducationpagovK-12Assessment20and20AccountabilityPagesKindergarten-Entry-Inventoryaspx Cohort 2 implementation focused on significant enhancements in several of these areas
Awareness Building Outreach to key audiences continued in Year 2 and as a result the number of voluntary schools implementing the KEI tripled from Year 1 Use of peer-to-peer strategy was utilized to build awareness about the benefits of the KEI its connectedness to effective instruction and
2
family and community engagement In February 2015 a KEI promotional video was released This collaborative video uses teachers principals and families involved in the 2014 Cohort 1 to promote use of the KEI The video was integrated into all outreach and professional development conducted in 2015 and can be viewed by accessing the KEI landing page (wwwkei-paorg)
Specific outreach efforts during 2015 targeted the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA) Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) and Focus and Priority schools administration Specifically efforts included x The creation of a PSBA-specific professional development module available to PSBA
members through their designated learning management system x Presentations at PASA-PSBA annual conference in October 2015 and x Integration of KEI into a special Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards
Aligned System (SAS) professional development day for Focus and Priority school leaders in December 2015
Awareness and recruitment trainings were conducted at typically scheduled events to ldquoget the word outrdquo about the KEI to address misconceptions and to potentially recruit participants These occurred during the CIZ grantee meetings in November 2015 and during the four regional Governorrsquos Institutes in June and July 2015 The Institutes focused on P-3 alignment strategies building collaborative partnerships administrator and teacher effectiveness P-3 instructional tools strategies in systems change instituting improvements in data-driven decision-making and family engagement Each of the 62 participating teams consisted of up to eight members who included at minimum a birth- to-5 administrator and practitioner and a kindergarten-to-grade-3 administrator and practitioner Additional representation was added based uponcommunity need and composition (eg librarian curriculum specialist higher education faculty early intervention business leader family member etc) The goals of the Institute were for participants to strengthen partnerships between community and school district early childhood programs build collaboration between community and school district early childhood programs within the community apply a P-3 framework to early childhood settings participate in the (P-3) Early Learning Community on SAS and to engage in continuous improvement via implementation and sharing of strategies and programs that will enhance student achievement
Communication to Cohort participants Communication with participants was enhanced during Cohort 2 implementation due to feedback from Cohort 1 participants The state team learned that implementation during Cohort 1 was most effective when a designated liaison was identified to share information between the state team and the implementing teachers As such a designated point of contact (POC) was a newly established requirement for Cohort 2 Systems enhancements that facilitated easier online communication were also added to the KEI data system and included a dedicated listserve and the inclusion of multiple levels of contact information within the system In addition the KEI landing page was further developed and messaged as the ldquoone-stop shoprdquo for KEI information The KEI landing page (wwwkei-paorg) includes a variety of public information related to the KEI as well as the log-in required options for professional development and data entry As the number of implementing schools continues to increase effective communication will continue to present challenges Communication strategies will continue to be enhanced in Cohort 3
3
Professional Development As part of Cohort 2 implementation technical assistance and training was enhanced to build capacity to optimally use the KEI This included an available asynchronous scoring and skill practice with a required proficient user assignment the availability of extended face-to-face sessions web-based systems training opportunities and systems step-by-step guides by topic The enhanced training can be accessed at the KEI landing page (wwwkei-paorg) Professional development still presents a challenge especially when implementing schools use the asynchronous module It has been challenging to get a realistic picture if all of the nuances of an observation-based assessment are being implemented with fidelity In order to address these challenges additional information learned from face-to-face sessions was added to the professional development tab on the landing page In addition other viable options for professional development continue to be explored During Cohort 2 success with recruitmentand professional development was noticeable when partnerships were formed with existing professional development agencies such as Intermediate Units Overcoming professional development challenges will continue to be a focus into Cohort 3 especially as we anticipate increasing the number of users
Data Entry and Finalization Due to data entry challenges that occurred during Cohort 1 implementation enhancing our existing data system for Cohort 2 implementation was a significant focus during Year 2
In 2015 a new data system was created for collecting KEI assessment data The KEI database was created using new database development tools The new system provided for more scalability which was crucial due to the anticipated growth in the number of users in 2015 and beyond The change to a PHPSQL model from the FileMaker Pro Instant Web publishing model (used in 2014) significantly reduced input latency (a lag in data entry time and response) issuesexperienced by users The input latency went from minutes (using FileMaker) to milliseconds (using PHPSQL) Using a PHPSQL model allowed users to connect using their choice of browser software (Safari Explorer Chrome Firefox) and did not face the same limitations or issues that the FileMaker Pro model faced This new solution also allowed users to be able to connect to the database using IOS (iPhone iPad) and Android -based devices Finally the cost of using PHPSQL software is significantly less expensive than providing users with licensing through the FileMaker Pro model
In addition the 2015 version of the KEI system allowed users to change passwords without having to contact technical support which significantly reduced the number of calls for support staff compared to the 2014 version Feedback from systems users during Cohort 2 has been very positive
Accessing and Utilizing Information During the 2015 Governorrsquos Institutes designated breakout sessions were designed inpartnership with the Mid-Atlantic Comprehensive Center OCDEL and Governor Mifflin School District to address effective use of data KEI data was used as the cornerstone of these sessions A similar session was presented to focus and priority school leadership in December 2015
A significant area of feedback from Cohort 1 participants dealt with the availability of reports from the KEI system System enhancements during Cohort 2 provided easier printable access to teacher reports both at the child level and at the class level by indicator for instructional purposes Directions were posted to the KEI landing page to assist teachers in understanding how to access these reports In order to address the reporting needs at building district and
4
community levels OCDEL staff has engaged with implementing schools that have already been using KEI data within their data team meetings The goal is to understand from the end user perspective how KEI data can be used in various decision-making processes
In December 2015 the data system was enhanced to generate indicator level reports at the state district and building levels A communication was sent announcing the availability of these reports along with a request to collect feedback on what other types of reporting options users might like from the system Continuing into Year 3 this feedback along with feedback from Community Innovation Zone (CIZ) teams will be utilized to inform the creation of other reporting features within the system Access to useful reports and how KEI data can be used will be the major focus moving into Year 3
Next Steps Validation Study In addition to the analysis detailed above and within the available pilot reports which occurred prior to RTT-ELC funding Pennsylvania has contracted an external validation study which began in Year 2 The American Institute for Research (AIR) partnering with University of Pennsylvania submitted a validity study plan in August 2015 with the following goals
Phase 1 Construct Validity Study x To provide validity evidence based on the associations between sets of KEI items to
determine the degree to which they align with the five school readiness domains (ie[1]language and literacy [2] mathematics [3] social and emotional development [4] approaches to learning and [5] health wellness and physical development) or with other early learning domains
x To provide validity evidence of the extent to which the KEI can be used by educators as an equitable unbiased indicator of the developmental status across multiple domains for all children in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania including those with special needs and dual language learners (DLLs)
x To provide evidence about the reliability of teacher reports in providing information on childrenrsquos knowledge and skills across multiple domains in an effort to determine whether teachers are reliable reporters of childrenrsquos knowledge and skills
Phase 2mdashPath 1 Concurrent Validity and Usability Studies x To examine the concurrent relationship between the childrenrsquos scores on the evidence-based domains of the KEIrsquos items and their scores on domains of other established independent measures of school readiness
x To determine the usability of the KEI for kindergarten teachers and examine teachersrsquo level of satisfaction with and use of the KEI (eg are kindergarten teachers able to complete the KEI with minimal disruption of instruction and use the information to guide their instructional)
As outlined the study will occur in two phases Phase 1 will occur August 2015 through April 2016 and will include a rigorous construct validity study Preliminary findings using 2014outcomes were presented in September 2015 The summary of findings shows that there is an adequate overall sample size as well as adequate samples of subgroup populations AIR will conduct additional construct validity analysis on both 2014 and 2015 outcomes until April 2016 At this point based on the results a decision will be made on whether additional refinements to the KEI are necessary or if the tool meets construct validity standards and can move into Phase 2 a congruent study to occur in the fall of 2016
5
Kindergarten Entry Inventory Resource Kits Four regional workgroup sessions are planned for the summer 2016 These workgroups will bring together interested kindergarten teachers and administrative staff who were involved with Cohort 2 implementation to develop content for resource kits in order to enhance and support KEI implementation The resource kits may include activities and materials to assist teachers in observing student skills behaviors as well as instructing students based on the information gathered through KEI implementation Activities may also be shared with prekindergarten teachers and families to promote student skill development
Additional information about the KEI can be found at httpwwwportalstatepausportalserverptcommunitydepartmental_offices7235p1852080 and at wwwkei-paorg
Questions about the KEI should be sent to RA-PWOCDELKEIpagov
6
APPENDIX 1 List of Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 participating schools
School District Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Albert Gallatin Area AL Wilson
D Ferd Swaney Friendship Hill George J Plava Masontown Smithfield
X X X X X X
Allentown City Central Hiram W Dodd Jefferson Lehigh Park Lincoln Early Childhood Center Luis A Ramos Mosser Muhlenberg Ritter Roosevelt Union Terrace
X X X X X X X X X X X
Bethlehem Area Lincoln X Blairsville-Saltsburg Blairsville
Saltsburg X X
Bradford Area George Blaisdell X Central York Hayshire
Roundtown Stony Brook
X X X
Chambersburg Area Benjamin Chambers Thaddeus Stevens
X X
X X
Chester-Upland Chester Upland School of Arts Main Street Stetser
X X X X
Dover Area Dover Leib North Salem Weigelstown
X X X X
Duquesne City Duquesne X X Erie City Edison
Emerson-Gridley Lincoln Pfeiffer-Burleigh Wayne
X X
X X X X X
Freedom Area Conway X Governor Mifflin Brecknock
Cumru Mifflin Park
X X
X X X
Greater Nanticoke Area
KM Smith X
Harrisburg City Benjamin Franklin X X
7
Downey Foose Melrose Scott
X X X X
X X X X
Hatboro-Horsham Blair Mill Crooked Billet Hallowell Pennypack Simmons
X X X X X
Hazelton Area Arthur Street Hazleton Township Earl Learning Center
X X
Hempfield Area Stanwood X Jamestown Area Jamestown Area X Jefferson Morgan Jefferson Morgan X Juniata County Fermanagh-Mifflintown X X Karna City Area Chicora
Sugarcreek X X
Lancaster King LafayettePrice
X X X
X X X
Lebanon Northwest X New Castle Area Harry W Lockley ELC X Northern Lebanon Jonestown X X Oil City Area Hasson Heights X Oxford Area Jordan Bank X Parkland Cetronia
Fogelsville Fred J Jaindl Ironton Kernsville Kratzer Parkway Manor Schnecksville
X X X X X X X X
Penn Manor Letort X Philadelphia Alexander Adaire
Dr Ethel Allen Ethan Allen Add B Anderson Chester A Arthur Martin Bache John Comm Barry Clara Barton Mary McLeod Bethune James G Blaine Rudolph Blankenburg Amedee F Bregy Bridesburg Henry A Brown Joseph Brown William C Bryant
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
8
Laura H Carnell X X Lewis A AC Plus Cassidy X X Joseph Catharine X X Cayuga X X George W Childs X X Benjamin B Comegys X X Watson Comly X X Wissahickon Cook X X Jay Cooke X X William Cramp X X Kennedy Crossman X X Ann B Day X X De Burgos Bilingual Magnet X X Stephen Decatur X X William Dick X X Hamilton Disston X X James Dobson X X Tanner Duckrey X X Paul L Dunbar X X Franklin S Edmonds X X Lewis Elkin X X Ellwood X X Eleanor C Emlen X X Louis H Farrell X X Newlin D Fell X X Thomas K Finletter X X Aloysius L Fitzpatrick X X Edwin Forrest X X Chase Fox X X Anne Frank X X Benjamin Franklin X X Edward Gideon X X Stephen Girard X X Samuel Gompers X X Joseph Greenberg X X Albert M Greenfield X X Horatio B Hackett X X Andrew Hamilton X X John Hancock X X Avery D Harrington X X John F Hartranft X X Charles W Henry X X Edward Heston X X Thomas Holme X X Frances Hopkinson X X Henry E Howe X X Samuel B Huey X X William H Hunter X X Andrew Jackson X X Abram Jenks X X John S Jenks X X
9
Juniata Park Academy X X Gen Philip Kearney X X William D Kelley X X John B Kelly X X Francis Scott Key X X Eliza B Kirkbride X X Robert E Lamberton X X Henry W Lawton X X Henry C Lea X X Anna L Lingelbach X X Alain Locke X X William H Loesche X X James Logan X X William C Longstreth X X James R Lowell X X James R Ludlow X X John Marshall X X Thurgood Marshall X X Mayfair X X Gen George A McCall X X Alexander K McClure X X William McKinley X X Morton McMichael X X John F McCloskey X X Delaplaine McDaniel X X Gen George C Meade X X William M Meredith X X Thomas Mifflin X X Mitchell X X John Moffet X X Hampton J Moore X X Robert Morris X X Andrew J Morrison X X Thomas Morton X X Luis Munoz-Marin X X George W Nebinger X X Olney X X Overbrook X X John M Patterson X X Thomas M Peirce X X Alexander Penn X X Joseph Pennell X X Samuel Pennypaker X X Penrose X X Robert B Pollock X X Thomas Potter X X Prince Hall X X Rhawnhurst X X Rhoads X X Rhodes X X Richmond X X
10
Roosevelt X X William Rowen X X George Sharswood X X Shawmont X X Isaac Sheppard X X Philip H Sheridan X X Solomon Solis-Cohen X X Southwark X X Spring Garden X X Gilbert Spruance X X Edwin M Stanton X X Allen M Stearne X X Edward Steel X X James J Sullivan X X John H Taggart X X Bayard Taylor X X Washington Vare X X Laura W Waring X X Martha Washington X X John H Webster X X John Welsh X X Frances E Willard X X John Wister X X Richard R Wright X X William H Ziegler X X
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 X X Arsenal K-5 X X Faison K-5 X X King K-8 X X Langley K-8 X X Lincoln K-5 X X Miller K-5 X X Montessori K-8 X X Morrow K-8 X X Spring Hill K-5 X X Woolslair K-5 X X
Pittston Area Pittston Area Primary Center X Pocono Mountain Clear Run X Pottstown Barth
Franklin Lincoln Rupert
X X X X
Reading Amanda E Stout Glenside Lauers Park Millmont Northwest Riverside Sixteenth amp Haak Tenth amp Green
X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X
11
Tenth amp Penn Thirteenth amp Green Thirteenth amp Union Twelfth amp Marion Tyson Schoener
X X X X X
X X X X X
Red Lion Larry J Macaluso Windsor Manor
X X
Rochester Area Rochester Area X Scranton John F Kennedy
McNichols Plaza X X
Seneca Valley Evans City X Slippery Rock Area Moraine
Slippery Rock Area X X
South Middleton WG Rice X Southern Huntingdon County
Shade Gap X
Steelton-Highspire Steelton-Highspire X X Towanda Area Morrow X Trinity Area Trinity South X Uniontown Area Lafayette X Wattsburg Area Wattsburg Area X X Whitehall-Coplay Clarence M Gockley X Wilkinsburg Borough Kelly
Turner X X
William Penn Aldan Magnet School Bell Avenue Colwyn East Lansdowne Park Lane Walnut Street
X X X X X X X
Windber Area Windber X Woodland Hills Edgewood
Wilkins Woodland Hills
X X X
York City Davis Devers Ferguson Goode Hannah Penn K-8 Jackson K-8 McKinley
X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X
Charter Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Agora Cyber ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Chester Co Family AcademyCommunity academy of Philadelphia Education Plus Academy Cyber Frederick Douglass Gillingham HOPE for Hyndman
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X X
12
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence X Mastery ndash Cleveland X X Mastery - Hardy Williams X X PA Distance Learning X X Pennsylvania Cyber X X Robert Benjamin Wiley Community X Seven Generations X X Stone Valley Community X Sugar Valley Rural X Universal Daroff X Urban Pathways K-5 College X Vision Academy X York Academy Regional X Private Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Aardvark Child Care Center Childrenrsquos Garden of St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church Kinder Care Learning Center Lifespan Lititz Christian School Redeemer Lutheran School ndash Oakmont
X
X
X
X
X X
13
Appendix 2 Cohort 2 (2015) version of Kindergarten Entry Inventory
Kindergarten Entry Inventory
COMMONWEALTHOF PENNSYLVANIADEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES333 Market Street
Harrisburg PA 17126-0333wwweducationstatepaus | wwwdhsstatepaus
1
Child Name First________________ Middle __________________Last ______________________
Teacher Name __________________________________________________
Teacher PPID _________________________________________________
School District _________________________________________________
School __________________________________________________
Length of day Full Day Half DayAM Half DayPM
PAsecureID _________________________________________________
Studentrsquos DOB ________________________________________________
Studentrsquos gender Male Female
Studentrsquos RaceEthnicity American IndianAlaskan Native (not Hispanic) Black or African American (not Hispanic) Hispanic (any race) White (not Hispanic) Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) Asian (not Hispanic) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic)
Studentrsquos Pre-K experience (if known) Head Start Pre K Counts Child CareSTARS Child Care non-STARS Other _______________ None Unknown
LEPELL status Yes WIDA level _____ Home Language __________________ No
Written IEP504 Yes No
School Start Date (first date kindergarten programming held) _______________
Studentrsquos School ENTRY date ____________
How many days has this student been
31 over- or underdressed for school-related activities
Donrsquot Know Always (45 days)
Often (15 ndash 44 day)
Sometimes (3 ndash 14 days)
Rarely (1 ndash 2 days)
Never (0 days)
32 sent to the nurse for illness 33 absent 34 late (follow school policy)
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation Standard Student expresses emotions appropriately to adults and peers ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZith this necessary support
Emerging
Labels feelings OR acts appropriately when others are happy sad angry or
afraid
Evident
Expresses feelings that are appropriate to the situation
Exceeds
Reacts appropriately to situations that elicit strong emotions
Examples frac34 Names feelings of a character
in a story frac34 Sees child crying and gives
them a hug frac34 Sees child laughing points to child and signs ldquohappyrdquo
Examples frac34 Child scrapes knee and cries frac34 Says ldquoThat makes me madrdquo in
their home language when a child takes a toy while reaching to take the toy back
frac34 Claps loudly and screams ldquowoo-hoordquo when hearing about a field trip to the zoo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child sits alone with head on table for a few minutes then resumes classroom routine
Examples frac34 After being pushed down
by another child says ldquoThat wasnrsquot nicerdquo in their home language and walks away
frac34 After spilling the milk child asks ldquoWherersquos a towel I need to clean this uprdquo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child resumes classroom routine with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
3
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 2 Self Awareness Standard Student demonstrates awareness of self and onersquos own preferences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates strong preferences for people toys and activities
Evident
Chooses materials and activities independently demonstrating confidence in own abilities
Exceeds
Differentiates between own preferencesabilities and those of
others Examples frac34 Child exclusively plays in
dramatic play when given a choice
frac34 Child plays with same peer consistently
frac34 Child brings stuffed friend to school every day
Examples frac34 After writing name on paper
shows to teacher points to writing and smiles
frac34 ldquoI can kick that ball really far watchrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sensory table Moves to sensory table and uses items to build a sand structure
Examples frac34 ldquoIrsquom a good block builder and hersquos good at drawing picturesrdquo
frac34 ldquoWersquore both five years old but you can skip and I canrsquotrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sand table then hands block area card to classmate who regularlychooses the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 2 Self-Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
4
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Pennsylvania Kindergarten EntryInventoryCohort 2 (2015) Summary
Introduction The Pennsylvania Kindergarten Entry Inventory (KEI) was developed through a three-year process which included three distinct pilots of the inventory and the KEI process For information on these pilots visit httpwwwocdelresearchorgReportsFormsAllItemsaspx
The Pennsylvania Kindergarten Entry Inventory (KEI) is intended to be used by kindergarten teachers to record studentsrsquo demonstration of skills and serve as an indicator of individual student needs in the cognitive and non-cognitive key learning areas of social and emotional development language and literacy mathematics approaches to learning and health wellness and physical development This tool serves to report to parents guide teacher instruction and inform policy by providing a picture of aggregate student outcomes upon entry into kindergarten classrooms across the commonwealth The KEI is an observational snapshot of children entering kindergarten which is implemented during the first 45 calendar days on the kindergarten year
Pennsylvaniarsquos work to gather information about the status of children at kindergarten entry is tied to the development of a continuum of early learning standards These standards outlinePennsylvaniarsquos expectations for children at significant age intervals and form the basis for an outcomes reporting tool that may be used to answer the question of what children know and are able to do when they enter kindergarten These standards start with infant-toddler and maintain alignment through pre-kindergarten kindergarten and grades 1 and 2 ultimately linking to Pennsylvaniarsquos grade 3 academic standards The KEI is unique in that its foundation is Pennsylvaniarsquos standards developed by Pennsylvania educators
Rather than reporting student progress on all of the Pennsylvania learning standards 30 standards from five key learning areas were identified as salient indicators for determining child level of proficiency on benchmark standards referred to by some as the childrsquos level of kindergarten readiness According to the National Association for Education of Young Childrenrsquos position statement on school readiness (wwwnaeycorgaboutpositionspdfpsready98pdf) readiness should be flexibly and broadly defined taking into account multiple components including x A comprehensive set of skills (cognitive and non-cognitive) x The teacherrsquos and schoolrsquos ability to meet the needs of all children including a focus on
reflective practice (learning environment pedagogy school structures) x The familyrsquos readiness to share information and advocate for their child and x The communityrsquos readiness to provide services to ensure effective learning experiences
The KEI provides a snapshot of skills captured at one single point in time and should not be used in a high-stakes manner Although the KEI only focuses on 30 standards-based indicators it is important for programs to focus on a comprehensive standards-based approach to kindergarten readiness The KEI and its resulting information can be utilized as a catalyst for meaning discussions on all the components of readiness detailed above
Implementation OCDEL in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Educationrsquos Office of Elementary and Secondary Education is implementing a phased deployment of the KEI Phase 1 began with Cohort 1 which implemented the KEI in 2014 and included Title I schools designated in Focus and Priority status under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act Focus schools
1
meet any one or more of the following criteria Title I schools with a graduation rate below 60 percent schools not otherwise designated as a Priority school but falling in the lowest 10 percent of Title I schools (excluding bottom 5 percent) or test participation below 95 percent Priority schools are the lowest 5 percent of Title I schools (based on aggregate math andreading PSSA or Keystone scores) or Title I schools receiving School Improvement Grant (SIG) funds Focus and Priority schools were required to use the KEI as part of their planning process for instructional improvements In addition to these required schools the KEI was also open for voluntary use to any interested local education agency or private kindergarten Cohort 1 implementation included 707 teachers from 217 schools covering 21 districts Approximately 16000 child outcomes were collected These numbers include Pennsylvaniarsquos largest school district the School District of Philadelphia A detailed summary of Cohort 1 can be accessed at httpwwweducationpagovK-12Assessment20and20AccountabilityPagesKindergarten-Entry-Inventoryaspx
Cohort 2 implemented the KEI in 2015 and included 285 schools Nine-hundred and twenty teachers finalized approximately 21091 outcomes The tool was once again available for voluntary use in any interested classroom school or district Focus and priority schools were again required to implement the KEI as part of their school turn-around efforts In addition implementation was also required of schools partnering with Community Innovation Zones(CIZ) In 2014 the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) awarded 12 CIZ grants An additional 38 grants were awarded in 2015 Grantees were awarded up to $75000 a year to strengthen and implement strategies within their communities to help reduce the achievement gap by grade 3 Specifically grantees are required to work collaboratively with early childhood programs and local school districts to align their work around standards family engagement and community partnerships
In 2015 17 of the 50 CIZ grantees implemented the KEI The remaining 33 CIZ will implement in 2016 In order to support the CIZ over the next two years OCDEL will provide targeted intervention and support around the KEI and use of data for decision-making instruction and quality improvement OCDEL has already received initial feedback regarding the incorporation of the KEI into the CIZ grant process and requirements
ldquoThe CIZ grant was a good opportunity to get a better understanding of the KEI Our partnering school district needed more information about the KEI and we used the grant as a way to talkwith them about itrdquo -2014 focus group participant
A complete listing of both Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 districts and schools is detailed in Appendix 1
Kindergarten EntryInventoryCohort 2 Enhancements Several components comprise the KEI process and include awareness building communication to Cohort participants professional development proficient user assignmentcollecting evidence conducting scoring data entry data finalization and accessing and utilizing information The process for KEI implementation was discussed in the Cohort 1 summary report which can be accessed at httpwwweducationpagovK-12Assessment20and20AccountabilityPagesKindergarten-Entry-Inventoryaspx Cohort 2 implementation focused on significant enhancements in several of these areas
Awareness Building Outreach to key audiences continued in Year 2 and as a result the number of voluntary schools implementing the KEI tripled from Year 1 Use of peer-to-peer strategy was utilized to build awareness about the benefits of the KEI its connectedness to effective instruction and
2
family and community engagement In February 2015 a KEI promotional video was released This collaborative video uses teachers principals and families involved in the 2014 Cohort 1 to promote use of the KEI The video was integrated into all outreach and professional development conducted in 2015 and can be viewed by accessing the KEI landing page (wwwkei-paorg)
Specific outreach efforts during 2015 targeted the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA) Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) and Focus and Priority schools administration Specifically efforts included x The creation of a PSBA-specific professional development module available to PSBA
members through their designated learning management system x Presentations at PASA-PSBA annual conference in October 2015 and x Integration of KEI into a special Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards
Aligned System (SAS) professional development day for Focus and Priority school leaders in December 2015
Awareness and recruitment trainings were conducted at typically scheduled events to ldquoget the word outrdquo about the KEI to address misconceptions and to potentially recruit participants These occurred during the CIZ grantee meetings in November 2015 and during the four regional Governorrsquos Institutes in June and July 2015 The Institutes focused on P-3 alignment strategies building collaborative partnerships administrator and teacher effectiveness P-3 instructional tools strategies in systems change instituting improvements in data-driven decision-making and family engagement Each of the 62 participating teams consisted of up to eight members who included at minimum a birth- to-5 administrator and practitioner and a kindergarten-to-grade-3 administrator and practitioner Additional representation was added based uponcommunity need and composition (eg librarian curriculum specialist higher education faculty early intervention business leader family member etc) The goals of the Institute were for participants to strengthen partnerships between community and school district early childhood programs build collaboration between community and school district early childhood programs within the community apply a P-3 framework to early childhood settings participate in the (P-3) Early Learning Community on SAS and to engage in continuous improvement via implementation and sharing of strategies and programs that will enhance student achievement
Communication to Cohort participants Communication with participants was enhanced during Cohort 2 implementation due to feedback from Cohort 1 participants The state team learned that implementation during Cohort 1 was most effective when a designated liaison was identified to share information between the state team and the implementing teachers As such a designated point of contact (POC) was a newly established requirement for Cohort 2 Systems enhancements that facilitated easier online communication were also added to the KEI data system and included a dedicated listserve and the inclusion of multiple levels of contact information within the system In addition the KEI landing page was further developed and messaged as the ldquoone-stop shoprdquo for KEI information The KEI landing page (wwwkei-paorg) includes a variety of public information related to the KEI as well as the log-in required options for professional development and data entry As the number of implementing schools continues to increase effective communication will continue to present challenges Communication strategies will continue to be enhanced in Cohort 3
3
Professional Development As part of Cohort 2 implementation technical assistance and training was enhanced to build capacity to optimally use the KEI This included an available asynchronous scoring and skill practice with a required proficient user assignment the availability of extended face-to-face sessions web-based systems training opportunities and systems step-by-step guides by topic The enhanced training can be accessed at the KEI landing page (wwwkei-paorg) Professional development still presents a challenge especially when implementing schools use the asynchronous module It has been challenging to get a realistic picture if all of the nuances of an observation-based assessment are being implemented with fidelity In order to address these challenges additional information learned from face-to-face sessions was added to the professional development tab on the landing page In addition other viable options for professional development continue to be explored During Cohort 2 success with recruitmentand professional development was noticeable when partnerships were formed with existing professional development agencies such as Intermediate Units Overcoming professional development challenges will continue to be a focus into Cohort 3 especially as we anticipate increasing the number of users
Data Entry and Finalization Due to data entry challenges that occurred during Cohort 1 implementation enhancing our existing data system for Cohort 2 implementation was a significant focus during Year 2
In 2015 a new data system was created for collecting KEI assessment data The KEI database was created using new database development tools The new system provided for more scalability which was crucial due to the anticipated growth in the number of users in 2015 and beyond The change to a PHPSQL model from the FileMaker Pro Instant Web publishing model (used in 2014) significantly reduced input latency (a lag in data entry time and response) issuesexperienced by users The input latency went from minutes (using FileMaker) to milliseconds (using PHPSQL) Using a PHPSQL model allowed users to connect using their choice of browser software (Safari Explorer Chrome Firefox) and did not face the same limitations or issues that the FileMaker Pro model faced This new solution also allowed users to be able to connect to the database using IOS (iPhone iPad) and Android -based devices Finally the cost of using PHPSQL software is significantly less expensive than providing users with licensing through the FileMaker Pro model
In addition the 2015 version of the KEI system allowed users to change passwords without having to contact technical support which significantly reduced the number of calls for support staff compared to the 2014 version Feedback from systems users during Cohort 2 has been very positive
Accessing and Utilizing Information During the 2015 Governorrsquos Institutes designated breakout sessions were designed inpartnership with the Mid-Atlantic Comprehensive Center OCDEL and Governor Mifflin School District to address effective use of data KEI data was used as the cornerstone of these sessions A similar session was presented to focus and priority school leadership in December 2015
A significant area of feedback from Cohort 1 participants dealt with the availability of reports from the KEI system System enhancements during Cohort 2 provided easier printable access to teacher reports both at the child level and at the class level by indicator for instructional purposes Directions were posted to the KEI landing page to assist teachers in understanding how to access these reports In order to address the reporting needs at building district and
4
community levels OCDEL staff has engaged with implementing schools that have already been using KEI data within their data team meetings The goal is to understand from the end user perspective how KEI data can be used in various decision-making processes
In December 2015 the data system was enhanced to generate indicator level reports at the state district and building levels A communication was sent announcing the availability of these reports along with a request to collect feedback on what other types of reporting options users might like from the system Continuing into Year 3 this feedback along with feedback from Community Innovation Zone (CIZ) teams will be utilized to inform the creation of other reporting features within the system Access to useful reports and how KEI data can be used will be the major focus moving into Year 3
Next Steps Validation Study In addition to the analysis detailed above and within the available pilot reports which occurred prior to RTT-ELC funding Pennsylvania has contracted an external validation study which began in Year 2 The American Institute for Research (AIR) partnering with University of Pennsylvania submitted a validity study plan in August 2015 with the following goals
Phase 1 Construct Validity Study x To provide validity evidence based on the associations between sets of KEI items to
determine the degree to which they align with the five school readiness domains (ie[1]language and literacy [2] mathematics [3] social and emotional development [4] approaches to learning and [5] health wellness and physical development) or with other early learning domains
x To provide validity evidence of the extent to which the KEI can be used by educators as an equitable unbiased indicator of the developmental status across multiple domains for all children in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania including those with special needs and dual language learners (DLLs)
x To provide evidence about the reliability of teacher reports in providing information on childrenrsquos knowledge and skills across multiple domains in an effort to determine whether teachers are reliable reporters of childrenrsquos knowledge and skills
Phase 2mdashPath 1 Concurrent Validity and Usability Studies x To examine the concurrent relationship between the childrenrsquos scores on the evidence-based domains of the KEIrsquos items and their scores on domains of other established independent measures of school readiness
x To determine the usability of the KEI for kindergarten teachers and examine teachersrsquo level of satisfaction with and use of the KEI (eg are kindergarten teachers able to complete the KEI with minimal disruption of instruction and use the information to guide their instructional)
As outlined the study will occur in two phases Phase 1 will occur August 2015 through April 2016 and will include a rigorous construct validity study Preliminary findings using 2014outcomes were presented in September 2015 The summary of findings shows that there is an adequate overall sample size as well as adequate samples of subgroup populations AIR will conduct additional construct validity analysis on both 2014 and 2015 outcomes until April 2016 At this point based on the results a decision will be made on whether additional refinements to the KEI are necessary or if the tool meets construct validity standards and can move into Phase 2 a congruent study to occur in the fall of 2016
5
Kindergarten Entry Inventory Resource Kits Four regional workgroup sessions are planned for the summer 2016 These workgroups will bring together interested kindergarten teachers and administrative staff who were involved with Cohort 2 implementation to develop content for resource kits in order to enhance and support KEI implementation The resource kits may include activities and materials to assist teachers in observing student skills behaviors as well as instructing students based on the information gathered through KEI implementation Activities may also be shared with prekindergarten teachers and families to promote student skill development
Additional information about the KEI can be found at httpwwwportalstatepausportalserverptcommunitydepartmental_offices7235p1852080 and at wwwkei-paorg
Questions about the KEI should be sent to RA-PWOCDELKEIpagov
6
APPENDIX 1 List of Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 participating schools
School District Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Albert Gallatin Area AL Wilson
D Ferd Swaney Friendship Hill George J Plava Masontown Smithfield
X X X X X X
Allentown City Central Hiram W Dodd Jefferson Lehigh Park Lincoln Early Childhood Center Luis A Ramos Mosser Muhlenberg Ritter Roosevelt Union Terrace
X X X X X X X X X X X
Bethlehem Area Lincoln X Blairsville-Saltsburg Blairsville
Saltsburg X X
Bradford Area George Blaisdell X Central York Hayshire
Roundtown Stony Brook
X X X
Chambersburg Area Benjamin Chambers Thaddeus Stevens
X X
X X
Chester-Upland Chester Upland School of Arts Main Street Stetser
X X X X
Dover Area Dover Leib North Salem Weigelstown
X X X X
Duquesne City Duquesne X X Erie City Edison
Emerson-Gridley Lincoln Pfeiffer-Burleigh Wayne
X X
X X X X X
Freedom Area Conway X Governor Mifflin Brecknock
Cumru Mifflin Park
X X
X X X
Greater Nanticoke Area
KM Smith X
Harrisburg City Benjamin Franklin X X
7
Downey Foose Melrose Scott
X X X X
X X X X
Hatboro-Horsham Blair Mill Crooked Billet Hallowell Pennypack Simmons
X X X X X
Hazelton Area Arthur Street Hazleton Township Earl Learning Center
X X
Hempfield Area Stanwood X Jamestown Area Jamestown Area X Jefferson Morgan Jefferson Morgan X Juniata County Fermanagh-Mifflintown X X Karna City Area Chicora
Sugarcreek X X
Lancaster King LafayettePrice
X X X
X X X
Lebanon Northwest X New Castle Area Harry W Lockley ELC X Northern Lebanon Jonestown X X Oil City Area Hasson Heights X Oxford Area Jordan Bank X Parkland Cetronia
Fogelsville Fred J Jaindl Ironton Kernsville Kratzer Parkway Manor Schnecksville
X X X X X X X X
Penn Manor Letort X Philadelphia Alexander Adaire
Dr Ethel Allen Ethan Allen Add B Anderson Chester A Arthur Martin Bache John Comm Barry Clara Barton Mary McLeod Bethune James G Blaine Rudolph Blankenburg Amedee F Bregy Bridesburg Henry A Brown Joseph Brown William C Bryant
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
8
Laura H Carnell X X Lewis A AC Plus Cassidy X X Joseph Catharine X X Cayuga X X George W Childs X X Benjamin B Comegys X X Watson Comly X X Wissahickon Cook X X Jay Cooke X X William Cramp X X Kennedy Crossman X X Ann B Day X X De Burgos Bilingual Magnet X X Stephen Decatur X X William Dick X X Hamilton Disston X X James Dobson X X Tanner Duckrey X X Paul L Dunbar X X Franklin S Edmonds X X Lewis Elkin X X Ellwood X X Eleanor C Emlen X X Louis H Farrell X X Newlin D Fell X X Thomas K Finletter X X Aloysius L Fitzpatrick X X Edwin Forrest X X Chase Fox X X Anne Frank X X Benjamin Franklin X X Edward Gideon X X Stephen Girard X X Samuel Gompers X X Joseph Greenberg X X Albert M Greenfield X X Horatio B Hackett X X Andrew Hamilton X X John Hancock X X Avery D Harrington X X John F Hartranft X X Charles W Henry X X Edward Heston X X Thomas Holme X X Frances Hopkinson X X Henry E Howe X X Samuel B Huey X X William H Hunter X X Andrew Jackson X X Abram Jenks X X John S Jenks X X
9
Juniata Park Academy X X Gen Philip Kearney X X William D Kelley X X John B Kelly X X Francis Scott Key X X Eliza B Kirkbride X X Robert E Lamberton X X Henry W Lawton X X Henry C Lea X X Anna L Lingelbach X X Alain Locke X X William H Loesche X X James Logan X X William C Longstreth X X James R Lowell X X James R Ludlow X X John Marshall X X Thurgood Marshall X X Mayfair X X Gen George A McCall X X Alexander K McClure X X William McKinley X X Morton McMichael X X John F McCloskey X X Delaplaine McDaniel X X Gen George C Meade X X William M Meredith X X Thomas Mifflin X X Mitchell X X John Moffet X X Hampton J Moore X X Robert Morris X X Andrew J Morrison X X Thomas Morton X X Luis Munoz-Marin X X George W Nebinger X X Olney X X Overbrook X X John M Patterson X X Thomas M Peirce X X Alexander Penn X X Joseph Pennell X X Samuel Pennypaker X X Penrose X X Robert B Pollock X X Thomas Potter X X Prince Hall X X Rhawnhurst X X Rhoads X X Rhodes X X Richmond X X
10
Roosevelt X X William Rowen X X George Sharswood X X Shawmont X X Isaac Sheppard X X Philip H Sheridan X X Solomon Solis-Cohen X X Southwark X X Spring Garden X X Gilbert Spruance X X Edwin M Stanton X X Allen M Stearne X X Edward Steel X X James J Sullivan X X John H Taggart X X Bayard Taylor X X Washington Vare X X Laura W Waring X X Martha Washington X X John H Webster X X John Welsh X X Frances E Willard X X John Wister X X Richard R Wright X X William H Ziegler X X
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 X X Arsenal K-5 X X Faison K-5 X X King K-8 X X Langley K-8 X X Lincoln K-5 X X Miller K-5 X X Montessori K-8 X X Morrow K-8 X X Spring Hill K-5 X X Woolslair K-5 X X
Pittston Area Pittston Area Primary Center X Pocono Mountain Clear Run X Pottstown Barth
Franklin Lincoln Rupert
X X X X
Reading Amanda E Stout Glenside Lauers Park Millmont Northwest Riverside Sixteenth amp Haak Tenth amp Green
X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X
11
Tenth amp Penn Thirteenth amp Green Thirteenth amp Union Twelfth amp Marion Tyson Schoener
X X X X X
X X X X X
Red Lion Larry J Macaluso Windsor Manor
X X
Rochester Area Rochester Area X Scranton John F Kennedy
McNichols Plaza X X
Seneca Valley Evans City X Slippery Rock Area Moraine
Slippery Rock Area X X
South Middleton WG Rice X Southern Huntingdon County
Shade Gap X
Steelton-Highspire Steelton-Highspire X X Towanda Area Morrow X Trinity Area Trinity South X Uniontown Area Lafayette X Wattsburg Area Wattsburg Area X X Whitehall-Coplay Clarence M Gockley X Wilkinsburg Borough Kelly
Turner X X
William Penn Aldan Magnet School Bell Avenue Colwyn East Lansdowne Park Lane Walnut Street
X X X X X X X
Windber Area Windber X Woodland Hills Edgewood
Wilkins Woodland Hills
X X X
York City Davis Devers Ferguson Goode Hannah Penn K-8 Jackson K-8 McKinley
X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X
Charter Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Agora Cyber ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Chester Co Family AcademyCommunity academy of Philadelphia Education Plus Academy Cyber Frederick Douglass Gillingham HOPE for Hyndman
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X X
12
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence X Mastery ndash Cleveland X X Mastery - Hardy Williams X X PA Distance Learning X X Pennsylvania Cyber X X Robert Benjamin Wiley Community X Seven Generations X X Stone Valley Community X Sugar Valley Rural X Universal Daroff X Urban Pathways K-5 College X Vision Academy X York Academy Regional X Private Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Aardvark Child Care Center Childrenrsquos Garden of St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church Kinder Care Learning Center Lifespan Lititz Christian School Redeemer Lutheran School ndash Oakmont
X
X
X
X
X X
13
Appendix 2 Cohort 2 (2015) version of Kindergarten Entry Inventory
Kindergarten Entry Inventory
COMMONWEALTHOF PENNSYLVANIADEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES333 Market Street
Harrisburg PA 17126-0333wwweducationstatepaus | wwwdhsstatepaus
1
Child Name First________________ Middle __________________Last ______________________
Teacher Name __________________________________________________
Teacher PPID _________________________________________________
School District _________________________________________________
School __________________________________________________
Length of day Full Day Half DayAM Half DayPM
PAsecureID _________________________________________________
Studentrsquos DOB ________________________________________________
Studentrsquos gender Male Female
Studentrsquos RaceEthnicity American IndianAlaskan Native (not Hispanic) Black or African American (not Hispanic) Hispanic (any race) White (not Hispanic) Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) Asian (not Hispanic) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic)
Studentrsquos Pre-K experience (if known) Head Start Pre K Counts Child CareSTARS Child Care non-STARS Other _______________ None Unknown
LEPELL status Yes WIDA level _____ Home Language __________________ No
Written IEP504 Yes No
School Start Date (first date kindergarten programming held) _______________
Studentrsquos School ENTRY date ____________
How many days has this student been
31 over- or underdressed for school-related activities
Donrsquot Know Always (45 days)
Often (15 ndash 44 day)
Sometimes (3 ndash 14 days)
Rarely (1 ndash 2 days)
Never (0 days)
32 sent to the nurse for illness 33 absent 34 late (follow school policy)
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation Standard Student expresses emotions appropriately to adults and peers ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZith this necessary support
Emerging
Labels feelings OR acts appropriately when others are happy sad angry or
afraid
Evident
Expresses feelings that are appropriate to the situation
Exceeds
Reacts appropriately to situations that elicit strong emotions
Examples frac34 Names feelings of a character
in a story frac34 Sees child crying and gives
them a hug frac34 Sees child laughing points to child and signs ldquohappyrdquo
Examples frac34 Child scrapes knee and cries frac34 Says ldquoThat makes me madrdquo in
their home language when a child takes a toy while reaching to take the toy back
frac34 Claps loudly and screams ldquowoo-hoordquo when hearing about a field trip to the zoo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child sits alone with head on table for a few minutes then resumes classroom routine
Examples frac34 After being pushed down
by another child says ldquoThat wasnrsquot nicerdquo in their home language and walks away
frac34 After spilling the milk child asks ldquoWherersquos a towel I need to clean this uprdquo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child resumes classroom routine with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
3
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 2 Self Awareness Standard Student demonstrates awareness of self and onersquos own preferences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates strong preferences for people toys and activities
Evident
Chooses materials and activities independently demonstrating confidence in own abilities
Exceeds
Differentiates between own preferencesabilities and those of
others Examples frac34 Child exclusively plays in
dramatic play when given a choice
frac34 Child plays with same peer consistently
frac34 Child brings stuffed friend to school every day
Examples frac34 After writing name on paper
shows to teacher points to writing and smiles
frac34 ldquoI can kick that ball really far watchrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sensory table Moves to sensory table and uses items to build a sand structure
Examples frac34 ldquoIrsquom a good block builder and hersquos good at drawing picturesrdquo
frac34 ldquoWersquore both five years old but you can skip and I canrsquotrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sand table then hands block area card to classmate who regularlychooses the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 2 Self-Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
4
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
meet any one or more of the following criteria Title I schools with a graduation rate below 60 percent schools not otherwise designated as a Priority school but falling in the lowest 10 percent of Title I schools (excluding bottom 5 percent) or test participation below 95 percent Priority schools are the lowest 5 percent of Title I schools (based on aggregate math andreading PSSA or Keystone scores) or Title I schools receiving School Improvement Grant (SIG) funds Focus and Priority schools were required to use the KEI as part of their planning process for instructional improvements In addition to these required schools the KEI was also open for voluntary use to any interested local education agency or private kindergarten Cohort 1 implementation included 707 teachers from 217 schools covering 21 districts Approximately 16000 child outcomes were collected These numbers include Pennsylvaniarsquos largest school district the School District of Philadelphia A detailed summary of Cohort 1 can be accessed at httpwwweducationpagovK-12Assessment20and20AccountabilityPagesKindergarten-Entry-Inventoryaspx
Cohort 2 implemented the KEI in 2015 and included 285 schools Nine-hundred and twenty teachers finalized approximately 21091 outcomes The tool was once again available for voluntary use in any interested classroom school or district Focus and priority schools were again required to implement the KEI as part of their school turn-around efforts In addition implementation was also required of schools partnering with Community Innovation Zones(CIZ) In 2014 the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) awarded 12 CIZ grants An additional 38 grants were awarded in 2015 Grantees were awarded up to $75000 a year to strengthen and implement strategies within their communities to help reduce the achievement gap by grade 3 Specifically grantees are required to work collaboratively with early childhood programs and local school districts to align their work around standards family engagement and community partnerships
In 2015 17 of the 50 CIZ grantees implemented the KEI The remaining 33 CIZ will implement in 2016 In order to support the CIZ over the next two years OCDEL will provide targeted intervention and support around the KEI and use of data for decision-making instruction and quality improvement OCDEL has already received initial feedback regarding the incorporation of the KEI into the CIZ grant process and requirements
ldquoThe CIZ grant was a good opportunity to get a better understanding of the KEI Our partnering school district needed more information about the KEI and we used the grant as a way to talkwith them about itrdquo -2014 focus group participant
A complete listing of both Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 districts and schools is detailed in Appendix 1
Kindergarten EntryInventoryCohort 2 Enhancements Several components comprise the KEI process and include awareness building communication to Cohort participants professional development proficient user assignmentcollecting evidence conducting scoring data entry data finalization and accessing and utilizing information The process for KEI implementation was discussed in the Cohort 1 summary report which can be accessed at httpwwweducationpagovK-12Assessment20and20AccountabilityPagesKindergarten-Entry-Inventoryaspx Cohort 2 implementation focused on significant enhancements in several of these areas
Awareness Building Outreach to key audiences continued in Year 2 and as a result the number of voluntary schools implementing the KEI tripled from Year 1 Use of peer-to-peer strategy was utilized to build awareness about the benefits of the KEI its connectedness to effective instruction and
2
family and community engagement In February 2015 a KEI promotional video was released This collaborative video uses teachers principals and families involved in the 2014 Cohort 1 to promote use of the KEI The video was integrated into all outreach and professional development conducted in 2015 and can be viewed by accessing the KEI landing page (wwwkei-paorg)
Specific outreach efforts during 2015 targeted the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA) Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) and Focus and Priority schools administration Specifically efforts included x The creation of a PSBA-specific professional development module available to PSBA
members through their designated learning management system x Presentations at PASA-PSBA annual conference in October 2015 and x Integration of KEI into a special Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards
Aligned System (SAS) professional development day for Focus and Priority school leaders in December 2015
Awareness and recruitment trainings were conducted at typically scheduled events to ldquoget the word outrdquo about the KEI to address misconceptions and to potentially recruit participants These occurred during the CIZ grantee meetings in November 2015 and during the four regional Governorrsquos Institutes in June and July 2015 The Institutes focused on P-3 alignment strategies building collaborative partnerships administrator and teacher effectiveness P-3 instructional tools strategies in systems change instituting improvements in data-driven decision-making and family engagement Each of the 62 participating teams consisted of up to eight members who included at minimum a birth- to-5 administrator and practitioner and a kindergarten-to-grade-3 administrator and practitioner Additional representation was added based uponcommunity need and composition (eg librarian curriculum specialist higher education faculty early intervention business leader family member etc) The goals of the Institute were for participants to strengthen partnerships between community and school district early childhood programs build collaboration between community and school district early childhood programs within the community apply a P-3 framework to early childhood settings participate in the (P-3) Early Learning Community on SAS and to engage in continuous improvement via implementation and sharing of strategies and programs that will enhance student achievement
Communication to Cohort participants Communication with participants was enhanced during Cohort 2 implementation due to feedback from Cohort 1 participants The state team learned that implementation during Cohort 1 was most effective when a designated liaison was identified to share information between the state team and the implementing teachers As such a designated point of contact (POC) was a newly established requirement for Cohort 2 Systems enhancements that facilitated easier online communication were also added to the KEI data system and included a dedicated listserve and the inclusion of multiple levels of contact information within the system In addition the KEI landing page was further developed and messaged as the ldquoone-stop shoprdquo for KEI information The KEI landing page (wwwkei-paorg) includes a variety of public information related to the KEI as well as the log-in required options for professional development and data entry As the number of implementing schools continues to increase effective communication will continue to present challenges Communication strategies will continue to be enhanced in Cohort 3
3
Professional Development As part of Cohort 2 implementation technical assistance and training was enhanced to build capacity to optimally use the KEI This included an available asynchronous scoring and skill practice with a required proficient user assignment the availability of extended face-to-face sessions web-based systems training opportunities and systems step-by-step guides by topic The enhanced training can be accessed at the KEI landing page (wwwkei-paorg) Professional development still presents a challenge especially when implementing schools use the asynchronous module It has been challenging to get a realistic picture if all of the nuances of an observation-based assessment are being implemented with fidelity In order to address these challenges additional information learned from face-to-face sessions was added to the professional development tab on the landing page In addition other viable options for professional development continue to be explored During Cohort 2 success with recruitmentand professional development was noticeable when partnerships were formed with existing professional development agencies such as Intermediate Units Overcoming professional development challenges will continue to be a focus into Cohort 3 especially as we anticipate increasing the number of users
Data Entry and Finalization Due to data entry challenges that occurred during Cohort 1 implementation enhancing our existing data system for Cohort 2 implementation was a significant focus during Year 2
In 2015 a new data system was created for collecting KEI assessment data The KEI database was created using new database development tools The new system provided for more scalability which was crucial due to the anticipated growth in the number of users in 2015 and beyond The change to a PHPSQL model from the FileMaker Pro Instant Web publishing model (used in 2014) significantly reduced input latency (a lag in data entry time and response) issuesexperienced by users The input latency went from minutes (using FileMaker) to milliseconds (using PHPSQL) Using a PHPSQL model allowed users to connect using their choice of browser software (Safari Explorer Chrome Firefox) and did not face the same limitations or issues that the FileMaker Pro model faced This new solution also allowed users to be able to connect to the database using IOS (iPhone iPad) and Android -based devices Finally the cost of using PHPSQL software is significantly less expensive than providing users with licensing through the FileMaker Pro model
In addition the 2015 version of the KEI system allowed users to change passwords without having to contact technical support which significantly reduced the number of calls for support staff compared to the 2014 version Feedback from systems users during Cohort 2 has been very positive
Accessing and Utilizing Information During the 2015 Governorrsquos Institutes designated breakout sessions were designed inpartnership with the Mid-Atlantic Comprehensive Center OCDEL and Governor Mifflin School District to address effective use of data KEI data was used as the cornerstone of these sessions A similar session was presented to focus and priority school leadership in December 2015
A significant area of feedback from Cohort 1 participants dealt with the availability of reports from the KEI system System enhancements during Cohort 2 provided easier printable access to teacher reports both at the child level and at the class level by indicator for instructional purposes Directions were posted to the KEI landing page to assist teachers in understanding how to access these reports In order to address the reporting needs at building district and
4
community levels OCDEL staff has engaged with implementing schools that have already been using KEI data within their data team meetings The goal is to understand from the end user perspective how KEI data can be used in various decision-making processes
In December 2015 the data system was enhanced to generate indicator level reports at the state district and building levels A communication was sent announcing the availability of these reports along with a request to collect feedback on what other types of reporting options users might like from the system Continuing into Year 3 this feedback along with feedback from Community Innovation Zone (CIZ) teams will be utilized to inform the creation of other reporting features within the system Access to useful reports and how KEI data can be used will be the major focus moving into Year 3
Next Steps Validation Study In addition to the analysis detailed above and within the available pilot reports which occurred prior to RTT-ELC funding Pennsylvania has contracted an external validation study which began in Year 2 The American Institute for Research (AIR) partnering with University of Pennsylvania submitted a validity study plan in August 2015 with the following goals
Phase 1 Construct Validity Study x To provide validity evidence based on the associations between sets of KEI items to
determine the degree to which they align with the five school readiness domains (ie[1]language and literacy [2] mathematics [3] social and emotional development [4] approaches to learning and [5] health wellness and physical development) or with other early learning domains
x To provide validity evidence of the extent to which the KEI can be used by educators as an equitable unbiased indicator of the developmental status across multiple domains for all children in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania including those with special needs and dual language learners (DLLs)
x To provide evidence about the reliability of teacher reports in providing information on childrenrsquos knowledge and skills across multiple domains in an effort to determine whether teachers are reliable reporters of childrenrsquos knowledge and skills
Phase 2mdashPath 1 Concurrent Validity and Usability Studies x To examine the concurrent relationship between the childrenrsquos scores on the evidence-based domains of the KEIrsquos items and their scores on domains of other established independent measures of school readiness
x To determine the usability of the KEI for kindergarten teachers and examine teachersrsquo level of satisfaction with and use of the KEI (eg are kindergarten teachers able to complete the KEI with minimal disruption of instruction and use the information to guide their instructional)
As outlined the study will occur in two phases Phase 1 will occur August 2015 through April 2016 and will include a rigorous construct validity study Preliminary findings using 2014outcomes were presented in September 2015 The summary of findings shows that there is an adequate overall sample size as well as adequate samples of subgroup populations AIR will conduct additional construct validity analysis on both 2014 and 2015 outcomes until April 2016 At this point based on the results a decision will be made on whether additional refinements to the KEI are necessary or if the tool meets construct validity standards and can move into Phase 2 a congruent study to occur in the fall of 2016
5
Kindergarten Entry Inventory Resource Kits Four regional workgroup sessions are planned for the summer 2016 These workgroups will bring together interested kindergarten teachers and administrative staff who were involved with Cohort 2 implementation to develop content for resource kits in order to enhance and support KEI implementation The resource kits may include activities and materials to assist teachers in observing student skills behaviors as well as instructing students based on the information gathered through KEI implementation Activities may also be shared with prekindergarten teachers and families to promote student skill development
Additional information about the KEI can be found at httpwwwportalstatepausportalserverptcommunitydepartmental_offices7235p1852080 and at wwwkei-paorg
Questions about the KEI should be sent to RA-PWOCDELKEIpagov
6
APPENDIX 1 List of Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 participating schools
School District Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Albert Gallatin Area AL Wilson
D Ferd Swaney Friendship Hill George J Plava Masontown Smithfield
X X X X X X
Allentown City Central Hiram W Dodd Jefferson Lehigh Park Lincoln Early Childhood Center Luis A Ramos Mosser Muhlenberg Ritter Roosevelt Union Terrace
X X X X X X X X X X X
Bethlehem Area Lincoln X Blairsville-Saltsburg Blairsville
Saltsburg X X
Bradford Area George Blaisdell X Central York Hayshire
Roundtown Stony Brook
X X X
Chambersburg Area Benjamin Chambers Thaddeus Stevens
X X
X X
Chester-Upland Chester Upland School of Arts Main Street Stetser
X X X X
Dover Area Dover Leib North Salem Weigelstown
X X X X
Duquesne City Duquesne X X Erie City Edison
Emerson-Gridley Lincoln Pfeiffer-Burleigh Wayne
X X
X X X X X
Freedom Area Conway X Governor Mifflin Brecknock
Cumru Mifflin Park
X X
X X X
Greater Nanticoke Area
KM Smith X
Harrisburg City Benjamin Franklin X X
7
Downey Foose Melrose Scott
X X X X
X X X X
Hatboro-Horsham Blair Mill Crooked Billet Hallowell Pennypack Simmons
X X X X X
Hazelton Area Arthur Street Hazleton Township Earl Learning Center
X X
Hempfield Area Stanwood X Jamestown Area Jamestown Area X Jefferson Morgan Jefferson Morgan X Juniata County Fermanagh-Mifflintown X X Karna City Area Chicora
Sugarcreek X X
Lancaster King LafayettePrice
X X X
X X X
Lebanon Northwest X New Castle Area Harry W Lockley ELC X Northern Lebanon Jonestown X X Oil City Area Hasson Heights X Oxford Area Jordan Bank X Parkland Cetronia
Fogelsville Fred J Jaindl Ironton Kernsville Kratzer Parkway Manor Schnecksville
X X X X X X X X
Penn Manor Letort X Philadelphia Alexander Adaire
Dr Ethel Allen Ethan Allen Add B Anderson Chester A Arthur Martin Bache John Comm Barry Clara Barton Mary McLeod Bethune James G Blaine Rudolph Blankenburg Amedee F Bregy Bridesburg Henry A Brown Joseph Brown William C Bryant
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
8
Laura H Carnell X X Lewis A AC Plus Cassidy X X Joseph Catharine X X Cayuga X X George W Childs X X Benjamin B Comegys X X Watson Comly X X Wissahickon Cook X X Jay Cooke X X William Cramp X X Kennedy Crossman X X Ann B Day X X De Burgos Bilingual Magnet X X Stephen Decatur X X William Dick X X Hamilton Disston X X James Dobson X X Tanner Duckrey X X Paul L Dunbar X X Franklin S Edmonds X X Lewis Elkin X X Ellwood X X Eleanor C Emlen X X Louis H Farrell X X Newlin D Fell X X Thomas K Finletter X X Aloysius L Fitzpatrick X X Edwin Forrest X X Chase Fox X X Anne Frank X X Benjamin Franklin X X Edward Gideon X X Stephen Girard X X Samuel Gompers X X Joseph Greenberg X X Albert M Greenfield X X Horatio B Hackett X X Andrew Hamilton X X John Hancock X X Avery D Harrington X X John F Hartranft X X Charles W Henry X X Edward Heston X X Thomas Holme X X Frances Hopkinson X X Henry E Howe X X Samuel B Huey X X William H Hunter X X Andrew Jackson X X Abram Jenks X X John S Jenks X X
9
Juniata Park Academy X X Gen Philip Kearney X X William D Kelley X X John B Kelly X X Francis Scott Key X X Eliza B Kirkbride X X Robert E Lamberton X X Henry W Lawton X X Henry C Lea X X Anna L Lingelbach X X Alain Locke X X William H Loesche X X James Logan X X William C Longstreth X X James R Lowell X X James R Ludlow X X John Marshall X X Thurgood Marshall X X Mayfair X X Gen George A McCall X X Alexander K McClure X X William McKinley X X Morton McMichael X X John F McCloskey X X Delaplaine McDaniel X X Gen George C Meade X X William M Meredith X X Thomas Mifflin X X Mitchell X X John Moffet X X Hampton J Moore X X Robert Morris X X Andrew J Morrison X X Thomas Morton X X Luis Munoz-Marin X X George W Nebinger X X Olney X X Overbrook X X John M Patterson X X Thomas M Peirce X X Alexander Penn X X Joseph Pennell X X Samuel Pennypaker X X Penrose X X Robert B Pollock X X Thomas Potter X X Prince Hall X X Rhawnhurst X X Rhoads X X Rhodes X X Richmond X X
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Roosevelt X X William Rowen X X George Sharswood X X Shawmont X X Isaac Sheppard X X Philip H Sheridan X X Solomon Solis-Cohen X X Southwark X X Spring Garden X X Gilbert Spruance X X Edwin M Stanton X X Allen M Stearne X X Edward Steel X X James J Sullivan X X John H Taggart X X Bayard Taylor X X Washington Vare X X Laura W Waring X X Martha Washington X X John H Webster X X John Welsh X X Frances E Willard X X John Wister X X Richard R Wright X X William H Ziegler X X
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 X X Arsenal K-5 X X Faison K-5 X X King K-8 X X Langley K-8 X X Lincoln K-5 X X Miller K-5 X X Montessori K-8 X X Morrow K-8 X X Spring Hill K-5 X X Woolslair K-5 X X
Pittston Area Pittston Area Primary Center X Pocono Mountain Clear Run X Pottstown Barth
Franklin Lincoln Rupert
X X X X
Reading Amanda E Stout Glenside Lauers Park Millmont Northwest Riverside Sixteenth amp Haak Tenth amp Green
X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X
11
Tenth amp Penn Thirteenth amp Green Thirteenth amp Union Twelfth amp Marion Tyson Schoener
X X X X X
X X X X X
Red Lion Larry J Macaluso Windsor Manor
X X
Rochester Area Rochester Area X Scranton John F Kennedy
McNichols Plaza X X
Seneca Valley Evans City X Slippery Rock Area Moraine
Slippery Rock Area X X
South Middleton WG Rice X Southern Huntingdon County
Shade Gap X
Steelton-Highspire Steelton-Highspire X X Towanda Area Morrow X Trinity Area Trinity South X Uniontown Area Lafayette X Wattsburg Area Wattsburg Area X X Whitehall-Coplay Clarence M Gockley X Wilkinsburg Borough Kelly
Turner X X
William Penn Aldan Magnet School Bell Avenue Colwyn East Lansdowne Park Lane Walnut Street
X X X X X X X
Windber Area Windber X Woodland Hills Edgewood
Wilkins Woodland Hills
X X X
York City Davis Devers Ferguson Goode Hannah Penn K-8 Jackson K-8 McKinley
X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X
Charter Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Agora Cyber ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Chester Co Family AcademyCommunity academy of Philadelphia Education Plus Academy Cyber Frederick Douglass Gillingham HOPE for Hyndman
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X X
12
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence X Mastery ndash Cleveland X X Mastery - Hardy Williams X X PA Distance Learning X X Pennsylvania Cyber X X Robert Benjamin Wiley Community X Seven Generations X X Stone Valley Community X Sugar Valley Rural X Universal Daroff X Urban Pathways K-5 College X Vision Academy X York Academy Regional X Private Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Aardvark Child Care Center Childrenrsquos Garden of St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church Kinder Care Learning Center Lifespan Lititz Christian School Redeemer Lutheran School ndash Oakmont
X
X
X
X
X X
13
Appendix 2 Cohort 2 (2015) version of Kindergarten Entry Inventory
Kindergarten Entry Inventory
COMMONWEALTHOF PENNSYLVANIADEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES333 Market Street
Harrisburg PA 17126-0333wwweducationstatepaus | wwwdhsstatepaus
1
Child Name First________________ Middle __________________Last ______________________
Teacher Name __________________________________________________
Teacher PPID _________________________________________________
School District _________________________________________________
School __________________________________________________
Length of day Full Day Half DayAM Half DayPM
PAsecureID _________________________________________________
Studentrsquos DOB ________________________________________________
Studentrsquos gender Male Female
Studentrsquos RaceEthnicity American IndianAlaskan Native (not Hispanic) Black or African American (not Hispanic) Hispanic (any race) White (not Hispanic) Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) Asian (not Hispanic) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic)
Studentrsquos Pre-K experience (if known) Head Start Pre K Counts Child CareSTARS Child Care non-STARS Other _______________ None Unknown
LEPELL status Yes WIDA level _____ Home Language __________________ No
Written IEP504 Yes No
School Start Date (first date kindergarten programming held) _______________
Studentrsquos School ENTRY date ____________
How many days has this student been
31 over- or underdressed for school-related activities
Donrsquot Know Always (45 days)
Often (15 ndash 44 day)
Sometimes (3 ndash 14 days)
Rarely (1 ndash 2 days)
Never (0 days)
32 sent to the nurse for illness 33 absent 34 late (follow school policy)
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation Standard Student expresses emotions appropriately to adults and peers ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZith this necessary support
Emerging
Labels feelings OR acts appropriately when others are happy sad angry or
afraid
Evident
Expresses feelings that are appropriate to the situation
Exceeds
Reacts appropriately to situations that elicit strong emotions
Examples frac34 Names feelings of a character
in a story frac34 Sees child crying and gives
them a hug frac34 Sees child laughing points to child and signs ldquohappyrdquo
Examples frac34 Child scrapes knee and cries frac34 Says ldquoThat makes me madrdquo in
their home language when a child takes a toy while reaching to take the toy back
frac34 Claps loudly and screams ldquowoo-hoordquo when hearing about a field trip to the zoo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child sits alone with head on table for a few minutes then resumes classroom routine
Examples frac34 After being pushed down
by another child says ldquoThat wasnrsquot nicerdquo in their home language and walks away
frac34 After spilling the milk child asks ldquoWherersquos a towel I need to clean this uprdquo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child resumes classroom routine with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
3
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 2 Self Awareness Standard Student demonstrates awareness of self and onersquos own preferences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates strong preferences for people toys and activities
Evident
Chooses materials and activities independently demonstrating confidence in own abilities
Exceeds
Differentiates between own preferencesabilities and those of
others Examples frac34 Child exclusively plays in
dramatic play when given a choice
frac34 Child plays with same peer consistently
frac34 Child brings stuffed friend to school every day
Examples frac34 After writing name on paper
shows to teacher points to writing and smiles
frac34 ldquoI can kick that ball really far watchrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sensory table Moves to sensory table and uses items to build a sand structure
Examples frac34 ldquoIrsquom a good block builder and hersquos good at drawing picturesrdquo
frac34 ldquoWersquore both five years old but you can skip and I canrsquotrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sand table then hands block area card to classmate who regularlychooses the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 2 Self-Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
4
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
family and community engagement In February 2015 a KEI promotional video was released This collaborative video uses teachers principals and families involved in the 2014 Cohort 1 to promote use of the KEI The video was integrated into all outreach and professional development conducted in 2015 and can be viewed by accessing the KEI landing page (wwwkei-paorg)
Specific outreach efforts during 2015 targeted the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA) Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) and Focus and Priority schools administration Specifically efforts included x The creation of a PSBA-specific professional development module available to PSBA
members through their designated learning management system x Presentations at PASA-PSBA annual conference in October 2015 and x Integration of KEI into a special Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards
Aligned System (SAS) professional development day for Focus and Priority school leaders in December 2015
Awareness and recruitment trainings were conducted at typically scheduled events to ldquoget the word outrdquo about the KEI to address misconceptions and to potentially recruit participants These occurred during the CIZ grantee meetings in November 2015 and during the four regional Governorrsquos Institutes in June and July 2015 The Institutes focused on P-3 alignment strategies building collaborative partnerships administrator and teacher effectiveness P-3 instructional tools strategies in systems change instituting improvements in data-driven decision-making and family engagement Each of the 62 participating teams consisted of up to eight members who included at minimum a birth- to-5 administrator and practitioner and a kindergarten-to-grade-3 administrator and practitioner Additional representation was added based uponcommunity need and composition (eg librarian curriculum specialist higher education faculty early intervention business leader family member etc) The goals of the Institute were for participants to strengthen partnerships between community and school district early childhood programs build collaboration between community and school district early childhood programs within the community apply a P-3 framework to early childhood settings participate in the (P-3) Early Learning Community on SAS and to engage in continuous improvement via implementation and sharing of strategies and programs that will enhance student achievement
Communication to Cohort participants Communication with participants was enhanced during Cohort 2 implementation due to feedback from Cohort 1 participants The state team learned that implementation during Cohort 1 was most effective when a designated liaison was identified to share information between the state team and the implementing teachers As such a designated point of contact (POC) was a newly established requirement for Cohort 2 Systems enhancements that facilitated easier online communication were also added to the KEI data system and included a dedicated listserve and the inclusion of multiple levels of contact information within the system In addition the KEI landing page was further developed and messaged as the ldquoone-stop shoprdquo for KEI information The KEI landing page (wwwkei-paorg) includes a variety of public information related to the KEI as well as the log-in required options for professional development and data entry As the number of implementing schools continues to increase effective communication will continue to present challenges Communication strategies will continue to be enhanced in Cohort 3
3
Professional Development As part of Cohort 2 implementation technical assistance and training was enhanced to build capacity to optimally use the KEI This included an available asynchronous scoring and skill practice with a required proficient user assignment the availability of extended face-to-face sessions web-based systems training opportunities and systems step-by-step guides by topic The enhanced training can be accessed at the KEI landing page (wwwkei-paorg) Professional development still presents a challenge especially when implementing schools use the asynchronous module It has been challenging to get a realistic picture if all of the nuances of an observation-based assessment are being implemented with fidelity In order to address these challenges additional information learned from face-to-face sessions was added to the professional development tab on the landing page In addition other viable options for professional development continue to be explored During Cohort 2 success with recruitmentand professional development was noticeable when partnerships were formed with existing professional development agencies such as Intermediate Units Overcoming professional development challenges will continue to be a focus into Cohort 3 especially as we anticipate increasing the number of users
Data Entry and Finalization Due to data entry challenges that occurred during Cohort 1 implementation enhancing our existing data system for Cohort 2 implementation was a significant focus during Year 2
In 2015 a new data system was created for collecting KEI assessment data The KEI database was created using new database development tools The new system provided for more scalability which was crucial due to the anticipated growth in the number of users in 2015 and beyond The change to a PHPSQL model from the FileMaker Pro Instant Web publishing model (used in 2014) significantly reduced input latency (a lag in data entry time and response) issuesexperienced by users The input latency went from minutes (using FileMaker) to milliseconds (using PHPSQL) Using a PHPSQL model allowed users to connect using their choice of browser software (Safari Explorer Chrome Firefox) and did not face the same limitations or issues that the FileMaker Pro model faced This new solution also allowed users to be able to connect to the database using IOS (iPhone iPad) and Android -based devices Finally the cost of using PHPSQL software is significantly less expensive than providing users with licensing through the FileMaker Pro model
In addition the 2015 version of the KEI system allowed users to change passwords without having to contact technical support which significantly reduced the number of calls for support staff compared to the 2014 version Feedback from systems users during Cohort 2 has been very positive
Accessing and Utilizing Information During the 2015 Governorrsquos Institutes designated breakout sessions were designed inpartnership with the Mid-Atlantic Comprehensive Center OCDEL and Governor Mifflin School District to address effective use of data KEI data was used as the cornerstone of these sessions A similar session was presented to focus and priority school leadership in December 2015
A significant area of feedback from Cohort 1 participants dealt with the availability of reports from the KEI system System enhancements during Cohort 2 provided easier printable access to teacher reports both at the child level and at the class level by indicator for instructional purposes Directions were posted to the KEI landing page to assist teachers in understanding how to access these reports In order to address the reporting needs at building district and
4
community levels OCDEL staff has engaged with implementing schools that have already been using KEI data within their data team meetings The goal is to understand from the end user perspective how KEI data can be used in various decision-making processes
In December 2015 the data system was enhanced to generate indicator level reports at the state district and building levels A communication was sent announcing the availability of these reports along with a request to collect feedback on what other types of reporting options users might like from the system Continuing into Year 3 this feedback along with feedback from Community Innovation Zone (CIZ) teams will be utilized to inform the creation of other reporting features within the system Access to useful reports and how KEI data can be used will be the major focus moving into Year 3
Next Steps Validation Study In addition to the analysis detailed above and within the available pilot reports which occurred prior to RTT-ELC funding Pennsylvania has contracted an external validation study which began in Year 2 The American Institute for Research (AIR) partnering with University of Pennsylvania submitted a validity study plan in August 2015 with the following goals
Phase 1 Construct Validity Study x To provide validity evidence based on the associations between sets of KEI items to
determine the degree to which they align with the five school readiness domains (ie[1]language and literacy [2] mathematics [3] social and emotional development [4] approaches to learning and [5] health wellness and physical development) or with other early learning domains
x To provide validity evidence of the extent to which the KEI can be used by educators as an equitable unbiased indicator of the developmental status across multiple domains for all children in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania including those with special needs and dual language learners (DLLs)
x To provide evidence about the reliability of teacher reports in providing information on childrenrsquos knowledge and skills across multiple domains in an effort to determine whether teachers are reliable reporters of childrenrsquos knowledge and skills
Phase 2mdashPath 1 Concurrent Validity and Usability Studies x To examine the concurrent relationship between the childrenrsquos scores on the evidence-based domains of the KEIrsquos items and their scores on domains of other established independent measures of school readiness
x To determine the usability of the KEI for kindergarten teachers and examine teachersrsquo level of satisfaction with and use of the KEI (eg are kindergarten teachers able to complete the KEI with minimal disruption of instruction and use the information to guide their instructional)
As outlined the study will occur in two phases Phase 1 will occur August 2015 through April 2016 and will include a rigorous construct validity study Preliminary findings using 2014outcomes were presented in September 2015 The summary of findings shows that there is an adequate overall sample size as well as adequate samples of subgroup populations AIR will conduct additional construct validity analysis on both 2014 and 2015 outcomes until April 2016 At this point based on the results a decision will be made on whether additional refinements to the KEI are necessary or if the tool meets construct validity standards and can move into Phase 2 a congruent study to occur in the fall of 2016
5
Kindergarten Entry Inventory Resource Kits Four regional workgroup sessions are planned for the summer 2016 These workgroups will bring together interested kindergarten teachers and administrative staff who were involved with Cohort 2 implementation to develop content for resource kits in order to enhance and support KEI implementation The resource kits may include activities and materials to assist teachers in observing student skills behaviors as well as instructing students based on the information gathered through KEI implementation Activities may also be shared with prekindergarten teachers and families to promote student skill development
Additional information about the KEI can be found at httpwwwportalstatepausportalserverptcommunitydepartmental_offices7235p1852080 and at wwwkei-paorg
Questions about the KEI should be sent to RA-PWOCDELKEIpagov
6
APPENDIX 1 List of Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 participating schools
School District Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Albert Gallatin Area AL Wilson
D Ferd Swaney Friendship Hill George J Plava Masontown Smithfield
X X X X X X
Allentown City Central Hiram W Dodd Jefferson Lehigh Park Lincoln Early Childhood Center Luis A Ramos Mosser Muhlenberg Ritter Roosevelt Union Terrace
X X X X X X X X X X X
Bethlehem Area Lincoln X Blairsville-Saltsburg Blairsville
Saltsburg X X
Bradford Area George Blaisdell X Central York Hayshire
Roundtown Stony Brook
X X X
Chambersburg Area Benjamin Chambers Thaddeus Stevens
X X
X X
Chester-Upland Chester Upland School of Arts Main Street Stetser
X X X X
Dover Area Dover Leib North Salem Weigelstown
X X X X
Duquesne City Duquesne X X Erie City Edison
Emerson-Gridley Lincoln Pfeiffer-Burleigh Wayne
X X
X X X X X
Freedom Area Conway X Governor Mifflin Brecknock
Cumru Mifflin Park
X X
X X X
Greater Nanticoke Area
KM Smith X
Harrisburg City Benjamin Franklin X X
7
Downey Foose Melrose Scott
X X X X
X X X X
Hatboro-Horsham Blair Mill Crooked Billet Hallowell Pennypack Simmons
X X X X X
Hazelton Area Arthur Street Hazleton Township Earl Learning Center
X X
Hempfield Area Stanwood X Jamestown Area Jamestown Area X Jefferson Morgan Jefferson Morgan X Juniata County Fermanagh-Mifflintown X X Karna City Area Chicora
Sugarcreek X X
Lancaster King LafayettePrice
X X X
X X X
Lebanon Northwest X New Castle Area Harry W Lockley ELC X Northern Lebanon Jonestown X X Oil City Area Hasson Heights X Oxford Area Jordan Bank X Parkland Cetronia
Fogelsville Fred J Jaindl Ironton Kernsville Kratzer Parkway Manor Schnecksville
X X X X X X X X
Penn Manor Letort X Philadelphia Alexander Adaire
Dr Ethel Allen Ethan Allen Add B Anderson Chester A Arthur Martin Bache John Comm Barry Clara Barton Mary McLeod Bethune James G Blaine Rudolph Blankenburg Amedee F Bregy Bridesburg Henry A Brown Joseph Brown William C Bryant
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
8
Laura H Carnell X X Lewis A AC Plus Cassidy X X Joseph Catharine X X Cayuga X X George W Childs X X Benjamin B Comegys X X Watson Comly X X Wissahickon Cook X X Jay Cooke X X William Cramp X X Kennedy Crossman X X Ann B Day X X De Burgos Bilingual Magnet X X Stephen Decatur X X William Dick X X Hamilton Disston X X James Dobson X X Tanner Duckrey X X Paul L Dunbar X X Franklin S Edmonds X X Lewis Elkin X X Ellwood X X Eleanor C Emlen X X Louis H Farrell X X Newlin D Fell X X Thomas K Finletter X X Aloysius L Fitzpatrick X X Edwin Forrest X X Chase Fox X X Anne Frank X X Benjamin Franklin X X Edward Gideon X X Stephen Girard X X Samuel Gompers X X Joseph Greenberg X X Albert M Greenfield X X Horatio B Hackett X X Andrew Hamilton X X John Hancock X X Avery D Harrington X X John F Hartranft X X Charles W Henry X X Edward Heston X X Thomas Holme X X Frances Hopkinson X X Henry E Howe X X Samuel B Huey X X William H Hunter X X Andrew Jackson X X Abram Jenks X X John S Jenks X X
9
Juniata Park Academy X X Gen Philip Kearney X X William D Kelley X X John B Kelly X X Francis Scott Key X X Eliza B Kirkbride X X Robert E Lamberton X X Henry W Lawton X X Henry C Lea X X Anna L Lingelbach X X Alain Locke X X William H Loesche X X James Logan X X William C Longstreth X X James R Lowell X X James R Ludlow X X John Marshall X X Thurgood Marshall X X Mayfair X X Gen George A McCall X X Alexander K McClure X X William McKinley X X Morton McMichael X X John F McCloskey X X Delaplaine McDaniel X X Gen George C Meade X X William M Meredith X X Thomas Mifflin X X Mitchell X X John Moffet X X Hampton J Moore X X Robert Morris X X Andrew J Morrison X X Thomas Morton X X Luis Munoz-Marin X X George W Nebinger X X Olney X X Overbrook X X John M Patterson X X Thomas M Peirce X X Alexander Penn X X Joseph Pennell X X Samuel Pennypaker X X Penrose X X Robert B Pollock X X Thomas Potter X X Prince Hall X X Rhawnhurst X X Rhoads X X Rhodes X X Richmond X X
10
Roosevelt X X William Rowen X X George Sharswood X X Shawmont X X Isaac Sheppard X X Philip H Sheridan X X Solomon Solis-Cohen X X Southwark X X Spring Garden X X Gilbert Spruance X X Edwin M Stanton X X Allen M Stearne X X Edward Steel X X James J Sullivan X X John H Taggart X X Bayard Taylor X X Washington Vare X X Laura W Waring X X Martha Washington X X John H Webster X X John Welsh X X Frances E Willard X X John Wister X X Richard R Wright X X William H Ziegler X X
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 X X Arsenal K-5 X X Faison K-5 X X King K-8 X X Langley K-8 X X Lincoln K-5 X X Miller K-5 X X Montessori K-8 X X Morrow K-8 X X Spring Hill K-5 X X Woolslair K-5 X X
Pittston Area Pittston Area Primary Center X Pocono Mountain Clear Run X Pottstown Barth
Franklin Lincoln Rupert
X X X X
Reading Amanda E Stout Glenside Lauers Park Millmont Northwest Riverside Sixteenth amp Haak Tenth amp Green
X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X
11
Tenth amp Penn Thirteenth amp Green Thirteenth amp Union Twelfth amp Marion Tyson Schoener
X X X X X
X X X X X
Red Lion Larry J Macaluso Windsor Manor
X X
Rochester Area Rochester Area X Scranton John F Kennedy
McNichols Plaza X X
Seneca Valley Evans City X Slippery Rock Area Moraine
Slippery Rock Area X X
South Middleton WG Rice X Southern Huntingdon County
Shade Gap X
Steelton-Highspire Steelton-Highspire X X Towanda Area Morrow X Trinity Area Trinity South X Uniontown Area Lafayette X Wattsburg Area Wattsburg Area X X Whitehall-Coplay Clarence M Gockley X Wilkinsburg Borough Kelly
Turner X X
William Penn Aldan Magnet School Bell Avenue Colwyn East Lansdowne Park Lane Walnut Street
X X X X X X X
Windber Area Windber X Woodland Hills Edgewood
Wilkins Woodland Hills
X X X
York City Davis Devers Ferguson Goode Hannah Penn K-8 Jackson K-8 McKinley
X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X
Charter Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Agora Cyber ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Chester Co Family AcademyCommunity academy of Philadelphia Education Plus Academy Cyber Frederick Douglass Gillingham HOPE for Hyndman
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X X
12
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence X Mastery ndash Cleveland X X Mastery - Hardy Williams X X PA Distance Learning X X Pennsylvania Cyber X X Robert Benjamin Wiley Community X Seven Generations X X Stone Valley Community X Sugar Valley Rural X Universal Daroff X Urban Pathways K-5 College X Vision Academy X York Academy Regional X Private Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Aardvark Child Care Center Childrenrsquos Garden of St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church Kinder Care Learning Center Lifespan Lititz Christian School Redeemer Lutheran School ndash Oakmont
X
X
X
X
X X
13
Appendix 2 Cohort 2 (2015) version of Kindergarten Entry Inventory
Kindergarten Entry Inventory
COMMONWEALTHOF PENNSYLVANIADEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES333 Market Street
Harrisburg PA 17126-0333wwweducationstatepaus | wwwdhsstatepaus
1
Child Name First________________ Middle __________________Last ______________________
Teacher Name __________________________________________________
Teacher PPID _________________________________________________
School District _________________________________________________
School __________________________________________________
Length of day Full Day Half DayAM Half DayPM
PAsecureID _________________________________________________
Studentrsquos DOB ________________________________________________
Studentrsquos gender Male Female
Studentrsquos RaceEthnicity American IndianAlaskan Native (not Hispanic) Black or African American (not Hispanic) Hispanic (any race) White (not Hispanic) Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) Asian (not Hispanic) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic)
Studentrsquos Pre-K experience (if known) Head Start Pre K Counts Child CareSTARS Child Care non-STARS Other _______________ None Unknown
LEPELL status Yes WIDA level _____ Home Language __________________ No
Written IEP504 Yes No
School Start Date (first date kindergarten programming held) _______________
Studentrsquos School ENTRY date ____________
How many days has this student been
31 over- or underdressed for school-related activities
Donrsquot Know Always (45 days)
Often (15 ndash 44 day)
Sometimes (3 ndash 14 days)
Rarely (1 ndash 2 days)
Never (0 days)
32 sent to the nurse for illness 33 absent 34 late (follow school policy)
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation Standard Student expresses emotions appropriately to adults and peers ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZith this necessary support
Emerging
Labels feelings OR acts appropriately when others are happy sad angry or
afraid
Evident
Expresses feelings that are appropriate to the situation
Exceeds
Reacts appropriately to situations that elicit strong emotions
Examples frac34 Names feelings of a character
in a story frac34 Sees child crying and gives
them a hug frac34 Sees child laughing points to child and signs ldquohappyrdquo
Examples frac34 Child scrapes knee and cries frac34 Says ldquoThat makes me madrdquo in
their home language when a child takes a toy while reaching to take the toy back
frac34 Claps loudly and screams ldquowoo-hoordquo when hearing about a field trip to the zoo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child sits alone with head on table for a few minutes then resumes classroom routine
Examples frac34 After being pushed down
by another child says ldquoThat wasnrsquot nicerdquo in their home language and walks away
frac34 After spilling the milk child asks ldquoWherersquos a towel I need to clean this uprdquo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child resumes classroom routine with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
3
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 2 Self Awareness Standard Student demonstrates awareness of self and onersquos own preferences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates strong preferences for people toys and activities
Evident
Chooses materials and activities independently demonstrating confidence in own abilities
Exceeds
Differentiates between own preferencesabilities and those of
others Examples frac34 Child exclusively plays in
dramatic play when given a choice
frac34 Child plays with same peer consistently
frac34 Child brings stuffed friend to school every day
Examples frac34 After writing name on paper
shows to teacher points to writing and smiles
frac34 ldquoI can kick that ball really far watchrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sensory table Moves to sensory table and uses items to build a sand structure
Examples frac34 ldquoIrsquom a good block builder and hersquos good at drawing picturesrdquo
frac34 ldquoWersquore both five years old but you can skip and I canrsquotrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sand table then hands block area card to classmate who regularlychooses the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 2 Self-Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
4
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Professional Development As part of Cohort 2 implementation technical assistance and training was enhanced to build capacity to optimally use the KEI This included an available asynchronous scoring and skill practice with a required proficient user assignment the availability of extended face-to-face sessions web-based systems training opportunities and systems step-by-step guides by topic The enhanced training can be accessed at the KEI landing page (wwwkei-paorg) Professional development still presents a challenge especially when implementing schools use the asynchronous module It has been challenging to get a realistic picture if all of the nuances of an observation-based assessment are being implemented with fidelity In order to address these challenges additional information learned from face-to-face sessions was added to the professional development tab on the landing page In addition other viable options for professional development continue to be explored During Cohort 2 success with recruitmentand professional development was noticeable when partnerships were formed with existing professional development agencies such as Intermediate Units Overcoming professional development challenges will continue to be a focus into Cohort 3 especially as we anticipate increasing the number of users
Data Entry and Finalization Due to data entry challenges that occurred during Cohort 1 implementation enhancing our existing data system for Cohort 2 implementation was a significant focus during Year 2
In 2015 a new data system was created for collecting KEI assessment data The KEI database was created using new database development tools The new system provided for more scalability which was crucial due to the anticipated growth in the number of users in 2015 and beyond The change to a PHPSQL model from the FileMaker Pro Instant Web publishing model (used in 2014) significantly reduced input latency (a lag in data entry time and response) issuesexperienced by users The input latency went from minutes (using FileMaker) to milliseconds (using PHPSQL) Using a PHPSQL model allowed users to connect using their choice of browser software (Safari Explorer Chrome Firefox) and did not face the same limitations or issues that the FileMaker Pro model faced This new solution also allowed users to be able to connect to the database using IOS (iPhone iPad) and Android -based devices Finally the cost of using PHPSQL software is significantly less expensive than providing users with licensing through the FileMaker Pro model
In addition the 2015 version of the KEI system allowed users to change passwords without having to contact technical support which significantly reduced the number of calls for support staff compared to the 2014 version Feedback from systems users during Cohort 2 has been very positive
Accessing and Utilizing Information During the 2015 Governorrsquos Institutes designated breakout sessions were designed inpartnership with the Mid-Atlantic Comprehensive Center OCDEL and Governor Mifflin School District to address effective use of data KEI data was used as the cornerstone of these sessions A similar session was presented to focus and priority school leadership in December 2015
A significant area of feedback from Cohort 1 participants dealt with the availability of reports from the KEI system System enhancements during Cohort 2 provided easier printable access to teacher reports both at the child level and at the class level by indicator for instructional purposes Directions were posted to the KEI landing page to assist teachers in understanding how to access these reports In order to address the reporting needs at building district and
4
community levels OCDEL staff has engaged with implementing schools that have already been using KEI data within their data team meetings The goal is to understand from the end user perspective how KEI data can be used in various decision-making processes
In December 2015 the data system was enhanced to generate indicator level reports at the state district and building levels A communication was sent announcing the availability of these reports along with a request to collect feedback on what other types of reporting options users might like from the system Continuing into Year 3 this feedback along with feedback from Community Innovation Zone (CIZ) teams will be utilized to inform the creation of other reporting features within the system Access to useful reports and how KEI data can be used will be the major focus moving into Year 3
Next Steps Validation Study In addition to the analysis detailed above and within the available pilot reports which occurred prior to RTT-ELC funding Pennsylvania has contracted an external validation study which began in Year 2 The American Institute for Research (AIR) partnering with University of Pennsylvania submitted a validity study plan in August 2015 with the following goals
Phase 1 Construct Validity Study x To provide validity evidence based on the associations between sets of KEI items to
determine the degree to which they align with the five school readiness domains (ie[1]language and literacy [2] mathematics [3] social and emotional development [4] approaches to learning and [5] health wellness and physical development) or with other early learning domains
x To provide validity evidence of the extent to which the KEI can be used by educators as an equitable unbiased indicator of the developmental status across multiple domains for all children in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania including those with special needs and dual language learners (DLLs)
x To provide evidence about the reliability of teacher reports in providing information on childrenrsquos knowledge and skills across multiple domains in an effort to determine whether teachers are reliable reporters of childrenrsquos knowledge and skills
Phase 2mdashPath 1 Concurrent Validity and Usability Studies x To examine the concurrent relationship between the childrenrsquos scores on the evidence-based domains of the KEIrsquos items and their scores on domains of other established independent measures of school readiness
x To determine the usability of the KEI for kindergarten teachers and examine teachersrsquo level of satisfaction with and use of the KEI (eg are kindergarten teachers able to complete the KEI with minimal disruption of instruction and use the information to guide their instructional)
As outlined the study will occur in two phases Phase 1 will occur August 2015 through April 2016 and will include a rigorous construct validity study Preliminary findings using 2014outcomes were presented in September 2015 The summary of findings shows that there is an adequate overall sample size as well as adequate samples of subgroup populations AIR will conduct additional construct validity analysis on both 2014 and 2015 outcomes until April 2016 At this point based on the results a decision will be made on whether additional refinements to the KEI are necessary or if the tool meets construct validity standards and can move into Phase 2 a congruent study to occur in the fall of 2016
5
Kindergarten Entry Inventory Resource Kits Four regional workgroup sessions are planned for the summer 2016 These workgroups will bring together interested kindergarten teachers and administrative staff who were involved with Cohort 2 implementation to develop content for resource kits in order to enhance and support KEI implementation The resource kits may include activities and materials to assist teachers in observing student skills behaviors as well as instructing students based on the information gathered through KEI implementation Activities may also be shared with prekindergarten teachers and families to promote student skill development
Additional information about the KEI can be found at httpwwwportalstatepausportalserverptcommunitydepartmental_offices7235p1852080 and at wwwkei-paorg
Questions about the KEI should be sent to RA-PWOCDELKEIpagov
6
APPENDIX 1 List of Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 participating schools
School District Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Albert Gallatin Area AL Wilson
D Ferd Swaney Friendship Hill George J Plava Masontown Smithfield
X X X X X X
Allentown City Central Hiram W Dodd Jefferson Lehigh Park Lincoln Early Childhood Center Luis A Ramos Mosser Muhlenberg Ritter Roosevelt Union Terrace
X X X X X X X X X X X
Bethlehem Area Lincoln X Blairsville-Saltsburg Blairsville
Saltsburg X X
Bradford Area George Blaisdell X Central York Hayshire
Roundtown Stony Brook
X X X
Chambersburg Area Benjamin Chambers Thaddeus Stevens
X X
X X
Chester-Upland Chester Upland School of Arts Main Street Stetser
X X X X
Dover Area Dover Leib North Salem Weigelstown
X X X X
Duquesne City Duquesne X X Erie City Edison
Emerson-Gridley Lincoln Pfeiffer-Burleigh Wayne
X X
X X X X X
Freedom Area Conway X Governor Mifflin Brecknock
Cumru Mifflin Park
X X
X X X
Greater Nanticoke Area
KM Smith X
Harrisburg City Benjamin Franklin X X
7
Downey Foose Melrose Scott
X X X X
X X X X
Hatboro-Horsham Blair Mill Crooked Billet Hallowell Pennypack Simmons
X X X X X
Hazelton Area Arthur Street Hazleton Township Earl Learning Center
X X
Hempfield Area Stanwood X Jamestown Area Jamestown Area X Jefferson Morgan Jefferson Morgan X Juniata County Fermanagh-Mifflintown X X Karna City Area Chicora
Sugarcreek X X
Lancaster King LafayettePrice
X X X
X X X
Lebanon Northwest X New Castle Area Harry W Lockley ELC X Northern Lebanon Jonestown X X Oil City Area Hasson Heights X Oxford Area Jordan Bank X Parkland Cetronia
Fogelsville Fred J Jaindl Ironton Kernsville Kratzer Parkway Manor Schnecksville
X X X X X X X X
Penn Manor Letort X Philadelphia Alexander Adaire
Dr Ethel Allen Ethan Allen Add B Anderson Chester A Arthur Martin Bache John Comm Barry Clara Barton Mary McLeod Bethune James G Blaine Rudolph Blankenburg Amedee F Bregy Bridesburg Henry A Brown Joseph Brown William C Bryant
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
8
Laura H Carnell X X Lewis A AC Plus Cassidy X X Joseph Catharine X X Cayuga X X George W Childs X X Benjamin B Comegys X X Watson Comly X X Wissahickon Cook X X Jay Cooke X X William Cramp X X Kennedy Crossman X X Ann B Day X X De Burgos Bilingual Magnet X X Stephen Decatur X X William Dick X X Hamilton Disston X X James Dobson X X Tanner Duckrey X X Paul L Dunbar X X Franklin S Edmonds X X Lewis Elkin X X Ellwood X X Eleanor C Emlen X X Louis H Farrell X X Newlin D Fell X X Thomas K Finletter X X Aloysius L Fitzpatrick X X Edwin Forrest X X Chase Fox X X Anne Frank X X Benjamin Franklin X X Edward Gideon X X Stephen Girard X X Samuel Gompers X X Joseph Greenberg X X Albert M Greenfield X X Horatio B Hackett X X Andrew Hamilton X X John Hancock X X Avery D Harrington X X John F Hartranft X X Charles W Henry X X Edward Heston X X Thomas Holme X X Frances Hopkinson X X Henry E Howe X X Samuel B Huey X X William H Hunter X X Andrew Jackson X X Abram Jenks X X John S Jenks X X
9
Juniata Park Academy X X Gen Philip Kearney X X William D Kelley X X John B Kelly X X Francis Scott Key X X Eliza B Kirkbride X X Robert E Lamberton X X Henry W Lawton X X Henry C Lea X X Anna L Lingelbach X X Alain Locke X X William H Loesche X X James Logan X X William C Longstreth X X James R Lowell X X James R Ludlow X X John Marshall X X Thurgood Marshall X X Mayfair X X Gen George A McCall X X Alexander K McClure X X William McKinley X X Morton McMichael X X John F McCloskey X X Delaplaine McDaniel X X Gen George C Meade X X William M Meredith X X Thomas Mifflin X X Mitchell X X John Moffet X X Hampton J Moore X X Robert Morris X X Andrew J Morrison X X Thomas Morton X X Luis Munoz-Marin X X George W Nebinger X X Olney X X Overbrook X X John M Patterson X X Thomas M Peirce X X Alexander Penn X X Joseph Pennell X X Samuel Pennypaker X X Penrose X X Robert B Pollock X X Thomas Potter X X Prince Hall X X Rhawnhurst X X Rhoads X X Rhodes X X Richmond X X
10
Roosevelt X X William Rowen X X George Sharswood X X Shawmont X X Isaac Sheppard X X Philip H Sheridan X X Solomon Solis-Cohen X X Southwark X X Spring Garden X X Gilbert Spruance X X Edwin M Stanton X X Allen M Stearne X X Edward Steel X X James J Sullivan X X John H Taggart X X Bayard Taylor X X Washington Vare X X Laura W Waring X X Martha Washington X X John H Webster X X John Welsh X X Frances E Willard X X John Wister X X Richard R Wright X X William H Ziegler X X
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 X X Arsenal K-5 X X Faison K-5 X X King K-8 X X Langley K-8 X X Lincoln K-5 X X Miller K-5 X X Montessori K-8 X X Morrow K-8 X X Spring Hill K-5 X X Woolslair K-5 X X
Pittston Area Pittston Area Primary Center X Pocono Mountain Clear Run X Pottstown Barth
Franklin Lincoln Rupert
X X X X
Reading Amanda E Stout Glenside Lauers Park Millmont Northwest Riverside Sixteenth amp Haak Tenth amp Green
X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X
11
Tenth amp Penn Thirteenth amp Green Thirteenth amp Union Twelfth amp Marion Tyson Schoener
X X X X X
X X X X X
Red Lion Larry J Macaluso Windsor Manor
X X
Rochester Area Rochester Area X Scranton John F Kennedy
McNichols Plaza X X
Seneca Valley Evans City X Slippery Rock Area Moraine
Slippery Rock Area X X
South Middleton WG Rice X Southern Huntingdon County
Shade Gap X
Steelton-Highspire Steelton-Highspire X X Towanda Area Morrow X Trinity Area Trinity South X Uniontown Area Lafayette X Wattsburg Area Wattsburg Area X X Whitehall-Coplay Clarence M Gockley X Wilkinsburg Borough Kelly
Turner X X
William Penn Aldan Magnet School Bell Avenue Colwyn East Lansdowne Park Lane Walnut Street
X X X X X X X
Windber Area Windber X Woodland Hills Edgewood
Wilkins Woodland Hills
X X X
York City Davis Devers Ferguson Goode Hannah Penn K-8 Jackson K-8 McKinley
X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X
Charter Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Agora Cyber ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Chester Co Family AcademyCommunity academy of Philadelphia Education Plus Academy Cyber Frederick Douglass Gillingham HOPE for Hyndman
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X X
12
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence X Mastery ndash Cleveland X X Mastery - Hardy Williams X X PA Distance Learning X X Pennsylvania Cyber X X Robert Benjamin Wiley Community X Seven Generations X X Stone Valley Community X Sugar Valley Rural X Universal Daroff X Urban Pathways K-5 College X Vision Academy X York Academy Regional X Private Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Aardvark Child Care Center Childrenrsquos Garden of St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church Kinder Care Learning Center Lifespan Lititz Christian School Redeemer Lutheran School ndash Oakmont
X
X
X
X
X X
13
Appendix 2 Cohort 2 (2015) version of Kindergarten Entry Inventory
Kindergarten Entry Inventory
COMMONWEALTHOF PENNSYLVANIADEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES333 Market Street
Harrisburg PA 17126-0333wwweducationstatepaus | wwwdhsstatepaus
1
Child Name First________________ Middle __________________Last ______________________
Teacher Name __________________________________________________
Teacher PPID _________________________________________________
School District _________________________________________________
School __________________________________________________
Length of day Full Day Half DayAM Half DayPM
PAsecureID _________________________________________________
Studentrsquos DOB ________________________________________________
Studentrsquos gender Male Female
Studentrsquos RaceEthnicity American IndianAlaskan Native (not Hispanic) Black or African American (not Hispanic) Hispanic (any race) White (not Hispanic) Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) Asian (not Hispanic) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic)
Studentrsquos Pre-K experience (if known) Head Start Pre K Counts Child CareSTARS Child Care non-STARS Other _______________ None Unknown
LEPELL status Yes WIDA level _____ Home Language __________________ No
Written IEP504 Yes No
School Start Date (first date kindergarten programming held) _______________
Studentrsquos School ENTRY date ____________
How many days has this student been
31 over- or underdressed for school-related activities
Donrsquot Know Always (45 days)
Often (15 ndash 44 day)
Sometimes (3 ndash 14 days)
Rarely (1 ndash 2 days)
Never (0 days)
32 sent to the nurse for illness 33 absent 34 late (follow school policy)
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation Standard Student expresses emotions appropriately to adults and peers ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZith this necessary support
Emerging
Labels feelings OR acts appropriately when others are happy sad angry or
afraid
Evident
Expresses feelings that are appropriate to the situation
Exceeds
Reacts appropriately to situations that elicit strong emotions
Examples frac34 Names feelings of a character
in a story frac34 Sees child crying and gives
them a hug frac34 Sees child laughing points to child and signs ldquohappyrdquo
Examples frac34 Child scrapes knee and cries frac34 Says ldquoThat makes me madrdquo in
their home language when a child takes a toy while reaching to take the toy back
frac34 Claps loudly and screams ldquowoo-hoordquo when hearing about a field trip to the zoo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child sits alone with head on table for a few minutes then resumes classroom routine
Examples frac34 After being pushed down
by another child says ldquoThat wasnrsquot nicerdquo in their home language and walks away
frac34 After spilling the milk child asks ldquoWherersquos a towel I need to clean this uprdquo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child resumes classroom routine with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
3
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 2 Self Awareness Standard Student demonstrates awareness of self and onersquos own preferences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates strong preferences for people toys and activities
Evident
Chooses materials and activities independently demonstrating confidence in own abilities
Exceeds
Differentiates between own preferencesabilities and those of
others Examples frac34 Child exclusively plays in
dramatic play when given a choice
frac34 Child plays with same peer consistently
frac34 Child brings stuffed friend to school every day
Examples frac34 After writing name on paper
shows to teacher points to writing and smiles
frac34 ldquoI can kick that ball really far watchrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sensory table Moves to sensory table and uses items to build a sand structure
Examples frac34 ldquoIrsquom a good block builder and hersquos good at drawing picturesrdquo
frac34 ldquoWersquore both five years old but you can skip and I canrsquotrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sand table then hands block area card to classmate who regularlychooses the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 2 Self-Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
4
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
community levels OCDEL staff has engaged with implementing schools that have already been using KEI data within their data team meetings The goal is to understand from the end user perspective how KEI data can be used in various decision-making processes
In December 2015 the data system was enhanced to generate indicator level reports at the state district and building levels A communication was sent announcing the availability of these reports along with a request to collect feedback on what other types of reporting options users might like from the system Continuing into Year 3 this feedback along with feedback from Community Innovation Zone (CIZ) teams will be utilized to inform the creation of other reporting features within the system Access to useful reports and how KEI data can be used will be the major focus moving into Year 3
Next Steps Validation Study In addition to the analysis detailed above and within the available pilot reports which occurred prior to RTT-ELC funding Pennsylvania has contracted an external validation study which began in Year 2 The American Institute for Research (AIR) partnering with University of Pennsylvania submitted a validity study plan in August 2015 with the following goals
Phase 1 Construct Validity Study x To provide validity evidence based on the associations between sets of KEI items to
determine the degree to which they align with the five school readiness domains (ie[1]language and literacy [2] mathematics [3] social and emotional development [4] approaches to learning and [5] health wellness and physical development) or with other early learning domains
x To provide validity evidence of the extent to which the KEI can be used by educators as an equitable unbiased indicator of the developmental status across multiple domains for all children in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania including those with special needs and dual language learners (DLLs)
x To provide evidence about the reliability of teacher reports in providing information on childrenrsquos knowledge and skills across multiple domains in an effort to determine whether teachers are reliable reporters of childrenrsquos knowledge and skills
Phase 2mdashPath 1 Concurrent Validity and Usability Studies x To examine the concurrent relationship between the childrenrsquos scores on the evidence-based domains of the KEIrsquos items and their scores on domains of other established independent measures of school readiness
x To determine the usability of the KEI for kindergarten teachers and examine teachersrsquo level of satisfaction with and use of the KEI (eg are kindergarten teachers able to complete the KEI with minimal disruption of instruction and use the information to guide their instructional)
As outlined the study will occur in two phases Phase 1 will occur August 2015 through April 2016 and will include a rigorous construct validity study Preliminary findings using 2014outcomes were presented in September 2015 The summary of findings shows that there is an adequate overall sample size as well as adequate samples of subgroup populations AIR will conduct additional construct validity analysis on both 2014 and 2015 outcomes until April 2016 At this point based on the results a decision will be made on whether additional refinements to the KEI are necessary or if the tool meets construct validity standards and can move into Phase 2 a congruent study to occur in the fall of 2016
5
Kindergarten Entry Inventory Resource Kits Four regional workgroup sessions are planned for the summer 2016 These workgroups will bring together interested kindergarten teachers and administrative staff who were involved with Cohort 2 implementation to develop content for resource kits in order to enhance and support KEI implementation The resource kits may include activities and materials to assist teachers in observing student skills behaviors as well as instructing students based on the information gathered through KEI implementation Activities may also be shared with prekindergarten teachers and families to promote student skill development
Additional information about the KEI can be found at httpwwwportalstatepausportalserverptcommunitydepartmental_offices7235p1852080 and at wwwkei-paorg
Questions about the KEI should be sent to RA-PWOCDELKEIpagov
6
APPENDIX 1 List of Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 participating schools
School District Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Albert Gallatin Area AL Wilson
D Ferd Swaney Friendship Hill George J Plava Masontown Smithfield
X X X X X X
Allentown City Central Hiram W Dodd Jefferson Lehigh Park Lincoln Early Childhood Center Luis A Ramos Mosser Muhlenberg Ritter Roosevelt Union Terrace
X X X X X X X X X X X
Bethlehem Area Lincoln X Blairsville-Saltsburg Blairsville
Saltsburg X X
Bradford Area George Blaisdell X Central York Hayshire
Roundtown Stony Brook
X X X
Chambersburg Area Benjamin Chambers Thaddeus Stevens
X X
X X
Chester-Upland Chester Upland School of Arts Main Street Stetser
X X X X
Dover Area Dover Leib North Salem Weigelstown
X X X X
Duquesne City Duquesne X X Erie City Edison
Emerson-Gridley Lincoln Pfeiffer-Burleigh Wayne
X X
X X X X X
Freedom Area Conway X Governor Mifflin Brecknock
Cumru Mifflin Park
X X
X X X
Greater Nanticoke Area
KM Smith X
Harrisburg City Benjamin Franklin X X
7
Downey Foose Melrose Scott
X X X X
X X X X
Hatboro-Horsham Blair Mill Crooked Billet Hallowell Pennypack Simmons
X X X X X
Hazelton Area Arthur Street Hazleton Township Earl Learning Center
X X
Hempfield Area Stanwood X Jamestown Area Jamestown Area X Jefferson Morgan Jefferson Morgan X Juniata County Fermanagh-Mifflintown X X Karna City Area Chicora
Sugarcreek X X
Lancaster King LafayettePrice
X X X
X X X
Lebanon Northwest X New Castle Area Harry W Lockley ELC X Northern Lebanon Jonestown X X Oil City Area Hasson Heights X Oxford Area Jordan Bank X Parkland Cetronia
Fogelsville Fred J Jaindl Ironton Kernsville Kratzer Parkway Manor Schnecksville
X X X X X X X X
Penn Manor Letort X Philadelphia Alexander Adaire
Dr Ethel Allen Ethan Allen Add B Anderson Chester A Arthur Martin Bache John Comm Barry Clara Barton Mary McLeod Bethune James G Blaine Rudolph Blankenburg Amedee F Bregy Bridesburg Henry A Brown Joseph Brown William C Bryant
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
8
Laura H Carnell X X Lewis A AC Plus Cassidy X X Joseph Catharine X X Cayuga X X George W Childs X X Benjamin B Comegys X X Watson Comly X X Wissahickon Cook X X Jay Cooke X X William Cramp X X Kennedy Crossman X X Ann B Day X X De Burgos Bilingual Magnet X X Stephen Decatur X X William Dick X X Hamilton Disston X X James Dobson X X Tanner Duckrey X X Paul L Dunbar X X Franklin S Edmonds X X Lewis Elkin X X Ellwood X X Eleanor C Emlen X X Louis H Farrell X X Newlin D Fell X X Thomas K Finletter X X Aloysius L Fitzpatrick X X Edwin Forrest X X Chase Fox X X Anne Frank X X Benjamin Franklin X X Edward Gideon X X Stephen Girard X X Samuel Gompers X X Joseph Greenberg X X Albert M Greenfield X X Horatio B Hackett X X Andrew Hamilton X X John Hancock X X Avery D Harrington X X John F Hartranft X X Charles W Henry X X Edward Heston X X Thomas Holme X X Frances Hopkinson X X Henry E Howe X X Samuel B Huey X X William H Hunter X X Andrew Jackson X X Abram Jenks X X John S Jenks X X
9
Juniata Park Academy X X Gen Philip Kearney X X William D Kelley X X John B Kelly X X Francis Scott Key X X Eliza B Kirkbride X X Robert E Lamberton X X Henry W Lawton X X Henry C Lea X X Anna L Lingelbach X X Alain Locke X X William H Loesche X X James Logan X X William C Longstreth X X James R Lowell X X James R Ludlow X X John Marshall X X Thurgood Marshall X X Mayfair X X Gen George A McCall X X Alexander K McClure X X William McKinley X X Morton McMichael X X John F McCloskey X X Delaplaine McDaniel X X Gen George C Meade X X William M Meredith X X Thomas Mifflin X X Mitchell X X John Moffet X X Hampton J Moore X X Robert Morris X X Andrew J Morrison X X Thomas Morton X X Luis Munoz-Marin X X George W Nebinger X X Olney X X Overbrook X X John M Patterson X X Thomas M Peirce X X Alexander Penn X X Joseph Pennell X X Samuel Pennypaker X X Penrose X X Robert B Pollock X X Thomas Potter X X Prince Hall X X Rhawnhurst X X Rhoads X X Rhodes X X Richmond X X
10
Roosevelt X X William Rowen X X George Sharswood X X Shawmont X X Isaac Sheppard X X Philip H Sheridan X X Solomon Solis-Cohen X X Southwark X X Spring Garden X X Gilbert Spruance X X Edwin M Stanton X X Allen M Stearne X X Edward Steel X X James J Sullivan X X John H Taggart X X Bayard Taylor X X Washington Vare X X Laura W Waring X X Martha Washington X X John H Webster X X John Welsh X X Frances E Willard X X John Wister X X Richard R Wright X X William H Ziegler X X
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 X X Arsenal K-5 X X Faison K-5 X X King K-8 X X Langley K-8 X X Lincoln K-5 X X Miller K-5 X X Montessori K-8 X X Morrow K-8 X X Spring Hill K-5 X X Woolslair K-5 X X
Pittston Area Pittston Area Primary Center X Pocono Mountain Clear Run X Pottstown Barth
Franklin Lincoln Rupert
X X X X
Reading Amanda E Stout Glenside Lauers Park Millmont Northwest Riverside Sixteenth amp Haak Tenth amp Green
X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X
11
Tenth amp Penn Thirteenth amp Green Thirteenth amp Union Twelfth amp Marion Tyson Schoener
X X X X X
X X X X X
Red Lion Larry J Macaluso Windsor Manor
X X
Rochester Area Rochester Area X Scranton John F Kennedy
McNichols Plaza X X
Seneca Valley Evans City X Slippery Rock Area Moraine
Slippery Rock Area X X
South Middleton WG Rice X Southern Huntingdon County
Shade Gap X
Steelton-Highspire Steelton-Highspire X X Towanda Area Morrow X Trinity Area Trinity South X Uniontown Area Lafayette X Wattsburg Area Wattsburg Area X X Whitehall-Coplay Clarence M Gockley X Wilkinsburg Borough Kelly
Turner X X
William Penn Aldan Magnet School Bell Avenue Colwyn East Lansdowne Park Lane Walnut Street
X X X X X X X
Windber Area Windber X Woodland Hills Edgewood
Wilkins Woodland Hills
X X X
York City Davis Devers Ferguson Goode Hannah Penn K-8 Jackson K-8 McKinley
X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X
Charter Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Agora Cyber ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Chester Co Family AcademyCommunity academy of Philadelphia Education Plus Academy Cyber Frederick Douglass Gillingham HOPE for Hyndman
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X X
12
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence X Mastery ndash Cleveland X X Mastery - Hardy Williams X X PA Distance Learning X X Pennsylvania Cyber X X Robert Benjamin Wiley Community X Seven Generations X X Stone Valley Community X Sugar Valley Rural X Universal Daroff X Urban Pathways K-5 College X Vision Academy X York Academy Regional X Private Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Aardvark Child Care Center Childrenrsquos Garden of St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church Kinder Care Learning Center Lifespan Lititz Christian School Redeemer Lutheran School ndash Oakmont
X
X
X
X
X X
13
Appendix 2 Cohort 2 (2015) version of Kindergarten Entry Inventory
Kindergarten Entry Inventory
COMMONWEALTHOF PENNSYLVANIADEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES333 Market Street
Harrisburg PA 17126-0333wwweducationstatepaus | wwwdhsstatepaus
1
Child Name First________________ Middle __________________Last ______________________
Teacher Name __________________________________________________
Teacher PPID _________________________________________________
School District _________________________________________________
School __________________________________________________
Length of day Full Day Half DayAM Half DayPM
PAsecureID _________________________________________________
Studentrsquos DOB ________________________________________________
Studentrsquos gender Male Female
Studentrsquos RaceEthnicity American IndianAlaskan Native (not Hispanic) Black or African American (not Hispanic) Hispanic (any race) White (not Hispanic) Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) Asian (not Hispanic) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic)
Studentrsquos Pre-K experience (if known) Head Start Pre K Counts Child CareSTARS Child Care non-STARS Other _______________ None Unknown
LEPELL status Yes WIDA level _____ Home Language __________________ No
Written IEP504 Yes No
School Start Date (first date kindergarten programming held) _______________
Studentrsquos School ENTRY date ____________
How many days has this student been
31 over- or underdressed for school-related activities
Donrsquot Know Always (45 days)
Often (15 ndash 44 day)
Sometimes (3 ndash 14 days)
Rarely (1 ndash 2 days)
Never (0 days)
32 sent to the nurse for illness 33 absent 34 late (follow school policy)
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation Standard Student expresses emotions appropriately to adults and peers ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZith this necessary support
Emerging
Labels feelings OR acts appropriately when others are happy sad angry or
afraid
Evident
Expresses feelings that are appropriate to the situation
Exceeds
Reacts appropriately to situations that elicit strong emotions
Examples frac34 Names feelings of a character
in a story frac34 Sees child crying and gives
them a hug frac34 Sees child laughing points to child and signs ldquohappyrdquo
Examples frac34 Child scrapes knee and cries frac34 Says ldquoThat makes me madrdquo in
their home language when a child takes a toy while reaching to take the toy back
frac34 Claps loudly and screams ldquowoo-hoordquo when hearing about a field trip to the zoo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child sits alone with head on table for a few minutes then resumes classroom routine
Examples frac34 After being pushed down
by another child says ldquoThat wasnrsquot nicerdquo in their home language and walks away
frac34 After spilling the milk child asks ldquoWherersquos a towel I need to clean this uprdquo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child resumes classroom routine with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
3
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 2 Self Awareness Standard Student demonstrates awareness of self and onersquos own preferences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates strong preferences for people toys and activities
Evident
Chooses materials and activities independently demonstrating confidence in own abilities
Exceeds
Differentiates between own preferencesabilities and those of
others Examples frac34 Child exclusively plays in
dramatic play when given a choice
frac34 Child plays with same peer consistently
frac34 Child brings stuffed friend to school every day
Examples frac34 After writing name on paper
shows to teacher points to writing and smiles
frac34 ldquoI can kick that ball really far watchrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sensory table Moves to sensory table and uses items to build a sand structure
Examples frac34 ldquoIrsquom a good block builder and hersquos good at drawing picturesrdquo
frac34 ldquoWersquore both five years old but you can skip and I canrsquotrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sand table then hands block area card to classmate who regularlychooses the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 2 Self-Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
4
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Kindergarten Entry Inventory Resource Kits Four regional workgroup sessions are planned for the summer 2016 These workgroups will bring together interested kindergarten teachers and administrative staff who were involved with Cohort 2 implementation to develop content for resource kits in order to enhance and support KEI implementation The resource kits may include activities and materials to assist teachers in observing student skills behaviors as well as instructing students based on the information gathered through KEI implementation Activities may also be shared with prekindergarten teachers and families to promote student skill development
Additional information about the KEI can be found at httpwwwportalstatepausportalserverptcommunitydepartmental_offices7235p1852080 and at wwwkei-paorg
Questions about the KEI should be sent to RA-PWOCDELKEIpagov
6
APPENDIX 1 List of Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 participating schools
School District Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Albert Gallatin Area AL Wilson
D Ferd Swaney Friendship Hill George J Plava Masontown Smithfield
X X X X X X
Allentown City Central Hiram W Dodd Jefferson Lehigh Park Lincoln Early Childhood Center Luis A Ramos Mosser Muhlenberg Ritter Roosevelt Union Terrace
X X X X X X X X X X X
Bethlehem Area Lincoln X Blairsville-Saltsburg Blairsville
Saltsburg X X
Bradford Area George Blaisdell X Central York Hayshire
Roundtown Stony Brook
X X X
Chambersburg Area Benjamin Chambers Thaddeus Stevens
X X
X X
Chester-Upland Chester Upland School of Arts Main Street Stetser
X X X X
Dover Area Dover Leib North Salem Weigelstown
X X X X
Duquesne City Duquesne X X Erie City Edison
Emerson-Gridley Lincoln Pfeiffer-Burleigh Wayne
X X
X X X X X
Freedom Area Conway X Governor Mifflin Brecknock
Cumru Mifflin Park
X X
X X X
Greater Nanticoke Area
KM Smith X
Harrisburg City Benjamin Franklin X X
7
Downey Foose Melrose Scott
X X X X
X X X X
Hatboro-Horsham Blair Mill Crooked Billet Hallowell Pennypack Simmons
X X X X X
Hazelton Area Arthur Street Hazleton Township Earl Learning Center
X X
Hempfield Area Stanwood X Jamestown Area Jamestown Area X Jefferson Morgan Jefferson Morgan X Juniata County Fermanagh-Mifflintown X X Karna City Area Chicora
Sugarcreek X X
Lancaster King LafayettePrice
X X X
X X X
Lebanon Northwest X New Castle Area Harry W Lockley ELC X Northern Lebanon Jonestown X X Oil City Area Hasson Heights X Oxford Area Jordan Bank X Parkland Cetronia
Fogelsville Fred J Jaindl Ironton Kernsville Kratzer Parkway Manor Schnecksville
X X X X X X X X
Penn Manor Letort X Philadelphia Alexander Adaire
Dr Ethel Allen Ethan Allen Add B Anderson Chester A Arthur Martin Bache John Comm Barry Clara Barton Mary McLeod Bethune James G Blaine Rudolph Blankenburg Amedee F Bregy Bridesburg Henry A Brown Joseph Brown William C Bryant
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
8
Laura H Carnell X X Lewis A AC Plus Cassidy X X Joseph Catharine X X Cayuga X X George W Childs X X Benjamin B Comegys X X Watson Comly X X Wissahickon Cook X X Jay Cooke X X William Cramp X X Kennedy Crossman X X Ann B Day X X De Burgos Bilingual Magnet X X Stephen Decatur X X William Dick X X Hamilton Disston X X James Dobson X X Tanner Duckrey X X Paul L Dunbar X X Franklin S Edmonds X X Lewis Elkin X X Ellwood X X Eleanor C Emlen X X Louis H Farrell X X Newlin D Fell X X Thomas K Finletter X X Aloysius L Fitzpatrick X X Edwin Forrest X X Chase Fox X X Anne Frank X X Benjamin Franklin X X Edward Gideon X X Stephen Girard X X Samuel Gompers X X Joseph Greenberg X X Albert M Greenfield X X Horatio B Hackett X X Andrew Hamilton X X John Hancock X X Avery D Harrington X X John F Hartranft X X Charles W Henry X X Edward Heston X X Thomas Holme X X Frances Hopkinson X X Henry E Howe X X Samuel B Huey X X William H Hunter X X Andrew Jackson X X Abram Jenks X X John S Jenks X X
9
Juniata Park Academy X X Gen Philip Kearney X X William D Kelley X X John B Kelly X X Francis Scott Key X X Eliza B Kirkbride X X Robert E Lamberton X X Henry W Lawton X X Henry C Lea X X Anna L Lingelbach X X Alain Locke X X William H Loesche X X James Logan X X William C Longstreth X X James R Lowell X X James R Ludlow X X John Marshall X X Thurgood Marshall X X Mayfair X X Gen George A McCall X X Alexander K McClure X X William McKinley X X Morton McMichael X X John F McCloskey X X Delaplaine McDaniel X X Gen George C Meade X X William M Meredith X X Thomas Mifflin X X Mitchell X X John Moffet X X Hampton J Moore X X Robert Morris X X Andrew J Morrison X X Thomas Morton X X Luis Munoz-Marin X X George W Nebinger X X Olney X X Overbrook X X John M Patterson X X Thomas M Peirce X X Alexander Penn X X Joseph Pennell X X Samuel Pennypaker X X Penrose X X Robert B Pollock X X Thomas Potter X X Prince Hall X X Rhawnhurst X X Rhoads X X Rhodes X X Richmond X X
10
Roosevelt X X William Rowen X X George Sharswood X X Shawmont X X Isaac Sheppard X X Philip H Sheridan X X Solomon Solis-Cohen X X Southwark X X Spring Garden X X Gilbert Spruance X X Edwin M Stanton X X Allen M Stearne X X Edward Steel X X James J Sullivan X X John H Taggart X X Bayard Taylor X X Washington Vare X X Laura W Waring X X Martha Washington X X John H Webster X X John Welsh X X Frances E Willard X X John Wister X X Richard R Wright X X William H Ziegler X X
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 X X Arsenal K-5 X X Faison K-5 X X King K-8 X X Langley K-8 X X Lincoln K-5 X X Miller K-5 X X Montessori K-8 X X Morrow K-8 X X Spring Hill K-5 X X Woolslair K-5 X X
Pittston Area Pittston Area Primary Center X Pocono Mountain Clear Run X Pottstown Barth
Franklin Lincoln Rupert
X X X X
Reading Amanda E Stout Glenside Lauers Park Millmont Northwest Riverside Sixteenth amp Haak Tenth amp Green
X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X
11
Tenth amp Penn Thirteenth amp Green Thirteenth amp Union Twelfth amp Marion Tyson Schoener
X X X X X
X X X X X
Red Lion Larry J Macaluso Windsor Manor
X X
Rochester Area Rochester Area X Scranton John F Kennedy
McNichols Plaza X X
Seneca Valley Evans City X Slippery Rock Area Moraine
Slippery Rock Area X X
South Middleton WG Rice X Southern Huntingdon County
Shade Gap X
Steelton-Highspire Steelton-Highspire X X Towanda Area Morrow X Trinity Area Trinity South X Uniontown Area Lafayette X Wattsburg Area Wattsburg Area X X Whitehall-Coplay Clarence M Gockley X Wilkinsburg Borough Kelly
Turner X X
William Penn Aldan Magnet School Bell Avenue Colwyn East Lansdowne Park Lane Walnut Street
X X X X X X X
Windber Area Windber X Woodland Hills Edgewood
Wilkins Woodland Hills
X X X
York City Davis Devers Ferguson Goode Hannah Penn K-8 Jackson K-8 McKinley
X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X
Charter Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Agora Cyber ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Chester Co Family AcademyCommunity academy of Philadelphia Education Plus Academy Cyber Frederick Douglass Gillingham HOPE for Hyndman
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X X
12
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence X Mastery ndash Cleveland X X Mastery - Hardy Williams X X PA Distance Learning X X Pennsylvania Cyber X X Robert Benjamin Wiley Community X Seven Generations X X Stone Valley Community X Sugar Valley Rural X Universal Daroff X Urban Pathways K-5 College X Vision Academy X York Academy Regional X Private Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Aardvark Child Care Center Childrenrsquos Garden of St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church Kinder Care Learning Center Lifespan Lititz Christian School Redeemer Lutheran School ndash Oakmont
X
X
X
X
X X
13
Appendix 2 Cohort 2 (2015) version of Kindergarten Entry Inventory
Kindergarten Entry Inventory
COMMONWEALTHOF PENNSYLVANIADEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES333 Market Street
Harrisburg PA 17126-0333wwweducationstatepaus | wwwdhsstatepaus
1
Child Name First________________ Middle __________________Last ______________________
Teacher Name __________________________________________________
Teacher PPID _________________________________________________
School District _________________________________________________
School __________________________________________________
Length of day Full Day Half DayAM Half DayPM
PAsecureID _________________________________________________
Studentrsquos DOB ________________________________________________
Studentrsquos gender Male Female
Studentrsquos RaceEthnicity American IndianAlaskan Native (not Hispanic) Black or African American (not Hispanic) Hispanic (any race) White (not Hispanic) Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) Asian (not Hispanic) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic)
Studentrsquos Pre-K experience (if known) Head Start Pre K Counts Child CareSTARS Child Care non-STARS Other _______________ None Unknown
LEPELL status Yes WIDA level _____ Home Language __________________ No
Written IEP504 Yes No
School Start Date (first date kindergarten programming held) _______________
Studentrsquos School ENTRY date ____________
How many days has this student been
31 over- or underdressed for school-related activities
Donrsquot Know Always (45 days)
Often (15 ndash 44 day)
Sometimes (3 ndash 14 days)
Rarely (1 ndash 2 days)
Never (0 days)
32 sent to the nurse for illness 33 absent 34 late (follow school policy)
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation Standard Student expresses emotions appropriately to adults and peers ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZith this necessary support
Emerging
Labels feelings OR acts appropriately when others are happy sad angry or
afraid
Evident
Expresses feelings that are appropriate to the situation
Exceeds
Reacts appropriately to situations that elicit strong emotions
Examples frac34 Names feelings of a character
in a story frac34 Sees child crying and gives
them a hug frac34 Sees child laughing points to child and signs ldquohappyrdquo
Examples frac34 Child scrapes knee and cries frac34 Says ldquoThat makes me madrdquo in
their home language when a child takes a toy while reaching to take the toy back
frac34 Claps loudly and screams ldquowoo-hoordquo when hearing about a field trip to the zoo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child sits alone with head on table for a few minutes then resumes classroom routine
Examples frac34 After being pushed down
by another child says ldquoThat wasnrsquot nicerdquo in their home language and walks away
frac34 After spilling the milk child asks ldquoWherersquos a towel I need to clean this uprdquo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child resumes classroom routine with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
3
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 2 Self Awareness Standard Student demonstrates awareness of self and onersquos own preferences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates strong preferences for people toys and activities
Evident
Chooses materials and activities independently demonstrating confidence in own abilities
Exceeds
Differentiates between own preferencesabilities and those of
others Examples frac34 Child exclusively plays in
dramatic play when given a choice
frac34 Child plays with same peer consistently
frac34 Child brings stuffed friend to school every day
Examples frac34 After writing name on paper
shows to teacher points to writing and smiles
frac34 ldquoI can kick that ball really far watchrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sensory table Moves to sensory table and uses items to build a sand structure
Examples frac34 ldquoIrsquom a good block builder and hersquos good at drawing picturesrdquo
frac34 ldquoWersquore both five years old but you can skip and I canrsquotrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sand table then hands block area card to classmate who regularlychooses the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 2 Self-Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
4
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
APPENDIX 1 List of Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 participating schools
School District Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Albert Gallatin Area AL Wilson
D Ferd Swaney Friendship Hill George J Plava Masontown Smithfield
X X X X X X
Allentown City Central Hiram W Dodd Jefferson Lehigh Park Lincoln Early Childhood Center Luis A Ramos Mosser Muhlenberg Ritter Roosevelt Union Terrace
X X X X X X X X X X X
Bethlehem Area Lincoln X Blairsville-Saltsburg Blairsville
Saltsburg X X
Bradford Area George Blaisdell X Central York Hayshire
Roundtown Stony Brook
X X X
Chambersburg Area Benjamin Chambers Thaddeus Stevens
X X
X X
Chester-Upland Chester Upland School of Arts Main Street Stetser
X X X X
Dover Area Dover Leib North Salem Weigelstown
X X X X
Duquesne City Duquesne X X Erie City Edison
Emerson-Gridley Lincoln Pfeiffer-Burleigh Wayne
X X
X X X X X
Freedom Area Conway X Governor Mifflin Brecknock
Cumru Mifflin Park
X X
X X X
Greater Nanticoke Area
KM Smith X
Harrisburg City Benjamin Franklin X X
7
Downey Foose Melrose Scott
X X X X
X X X X
Hatboro-Horsham Blair Mill Crooked Billet Hallowell Pennypack Simmons
X X X X X
Hazelton Area Arthur Street Hazleton Township Earl Learning Center
X X
Hempfield Area Stanwood X Jamestown Area Jamestown Area X Jefferson Morgan Jefferson Morgan X Juniata County Fermanagh-Mifflintown X X Karna City Area Chicora
Sugarcreek X X
Lancaster King LafayettePrice
X X X
X X X
Lebanon Northwest X New Castle Area Harry W Lockley ELC X Northern Lebanon Jonestown X X Oil City Area Hasson Heights X Oxford Area Jordan Bank X Parkland Cetronia
Fogelsville Fred J Jaindl Ironton Kernsville Kratzer Parkway Manor Schnecksville
X X X X X X X X
Penn Manor Letort X Philadelphia Alexander Adaire
Dr Ethel Allen Ethan Allen Add B Anderson Chester A Arthur Martin Bache John Comm Barry Clara Barton Mary McLeod Bethune James G Blaine Rudolph Blankenburg Amedee F Bregy Bridesburg Henry A Brown Joseph Brown William C Bryant
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
8
Laura H Carnell X X Lewis A AC Plus Cassidy X X Joseph Catharine X X Cayuga X X George W Childs X X Benjamin B Comegys X X Watson Comly X X Wissahickon Cook X X Jay Cooke X X William Cramp X X Kennedy Crossman X X Ann B Day X X De Burgos Bilingual Magnet X X Stephen Decatur X X William Dick X X Hamilton Disston X X James Dobson X X Tanner Duckrey X X Paul L Dunbar X X Franklin S Edmonds X X Lewis Elkin X X Ellwood X X Eleanor C Emlen X X Louis H Farrell X X Newlin D Fell X X Thomas K Finletter X X Aloysius L Fitzpatrick X X Edwin Forrest X X Chase Fox X X Anne Frank X X Benjamin Franklin X X Edward Gideon X X Stephen Girard X X Samuel Gompers X X Joseph Greenberg X X Albert M Greenfield X X Horatio B Hackett X X Andrew Hamilton X X John Hancock X X Avery D Harrington X X John F Hartranft X X Charles W Henry X X Edward Heston X X Thomas Holme X X Frances Hopkinson X X Henry E Howe X X Samuel B Huey X X William H Hunter X X Andrew Jackson X X Abram Jenks X X John S Jenks X X
9
Juniata Park Academy X X Gen Philip Kearney X X William D Kelley X X John B Kelly X X Francis Scott Key X X Eliza B Kirkbride X X Robert E Lamberton X X Henry W Lawton X X Henry C Lea X X Anna L Lingelbach X X Alain Locke X X William H Loesche X X James Logan X X William C Longstreth X X James R Lowell X X James R Ludlow X X John Marshall X X Thurgood Marshall X X Mayfair X X Gen George A McCall X X Alexander K McClure X X William McKinley X X Morton McMichael X X John F McCloskey X X Delaplaine McDaniel X X Gen George C Meade X X William M Meredith X X Thomas Mifflin X X Mitchell X X John Moffet X X Hampton J Moore X X Robert Morris X X Andrew J Morrison X X Thomas Morton X X Luis Munoz-Marin X X George W Nebinger X X Olney X X Overbrook X X John M Patterson X X Thomas M Peirce X X Alexander Penn X X Joseph Pennell X X Samuel Pennypaker X X Penrose X X Robert B Pollock X X Thomas Potter X X Prince Hall X X Rhawnhurst X X Rhoads X X Rhodes X X Richmond X X
10
Roosevelt X X William Rowen X X George Sharswood X X Shawmont X X Isaac Sheppard X X Philip H Sheridan X X Solomon Solis-Cohen X X Southwark X X Spring Garden X X Gilbert Spruance X X Edwin M Stanton X X Allen M Stearne X X Edward Steel X X James J Sullivan X X John H Taggart X X Bayard Taylor X X Washington Vare X X Laura W Waring X X Martha Washington X X John H Webster X X John Welsh X X Frances E Willard X X John Wister X X Richard R Wright X X William H Ziegler X X
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 X X Arsenal K-5 X X Faison K-5 X X King K-8 X X Langley K-8 X X Lincoln K-5 X X Miller K-5 X X Montessori K-8 X X Morrow K-8 X X Spring Hill K-5 X X Woolslair K-5 X X
Pittston Area Pittston Area Primary Center X Pocono Mountain Clear Run X Pottstown Barth
Franklin Lincoln Rupert
X X X X
Reading Amanda E Stout Glenside Lauers Park Millmont Northwest Riverside Sixteenth amp Haak Tenth amp Green
X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X
11
Tenth amp Penn Thirteenth amp Green Thirteenth amp Union Twelfth amp Marion Tyson Schoener
X X X X X
X X X X X
Red Lion Larry J Macaluso Windsor Manor
X X
Rochester Area Rochester Area X Scranton John F Kennedy
McNichols Plaza X X
Seneca Valley Evans City X Slippery Rock Area Moraine
Slippery Rock Area X X
South Middleton WG Rice X Southern Huntingdon County
Shade Gap X
Steelton-Highspire Steelton-Highspire X X Towanda Area Morrow X Trinity Area Trinity South X Uniontown Area Lafayette X Wattsburg Area Wattsburg Area X X Whitehall-Coplay Clarence M Gockley X Wilkinsburg Borough Kelly
Turner X X
William Penn Aldan Magnet School Bell Avenue Colwyn East Lansdowne Park Lane Walnut Street
X X X X X X X
Windber Area Windber X Woodland Hills Edgewood
Wilkins Woodland Hills
X X X
York City Davis Devers Ferguson Goode Hannah Penn K-8 Jackson K-8 McKinley
X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X
Charter Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Agora Cyber ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Chester Co Family AcademyCommunity academy of Philadelphia Education Plus Academy Cyber Frederick Douglass Gillingham HOPE for Hyndman
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X X
12
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence X Mastery ndash Cleveland X X Mastery - Hardy Williams X X PA Distance Learning X X Pennsylvania Cyber X X Robert Benjamin Wiley Community X Seven Generations X X Stone Valley Community X Sugar Valley Rural X Universal Daroff X Urban Pathways K-5 College X Vision Academy X York Academy Regional X Private Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Aardvark Child Care Center Childrenrsquos Garden of St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church Kinder Care Learning Center Lifespan Lititz Christian School Redeemer Lutheran School ndash Oakmont
X
X
X
X
X X
13
Appendix 2 Cohort 2 (2015) version of Kindergarten Entry Inventory
Kindergarten Entry Inventory
COMMONWEALTHOF PENNSYLVANIADEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES333 Market Street
Harrisburg PA 17126-0333wwweducationstatepaus | wwwdhsstatepaus
1
Child Name First________________ Middle __________________Last ______________________
Teacher Name __________________________________________________
Teacher PPID _________________________________________________
School District _________________________________________________
School __________________________________________________
Length of day Full Day Half DayAM Half DayPM
PAsecureID _________________________________________________
Studentrsquos DOB ________________________________________________
Studentrsquos gender Male Female
Studentrsquos RaceEthnicity American IndianAlaskan Native (not Hispanic) Black or African American (not Hispanic) Hispanic (any race) White (not Hispanic) Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) Asian (not Hispanic) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic)
Studentrsquos Pre-K experience (if known) Head Start Pre K Counts Child CareSTARS Child Care non-STARS Other _______________ None Unknown
LEPELL status Yes WIDA level _____ Home Language __________________ No
Written IEP504 Yes No
School Start Date (first date kindergarten programming held) _______________
Studentrsquos School ENTRY date ____________
How many days has this student been
31 over- or underdressed for school-related activities
Donrsquot Know Always (45 days)
Often (15 ndash 44 day)
Sometimes (3 ndash 14 days)
Rarely (1 ndash 2 days)
Never (0 days)
32 sent to the nurse for illness 33 absent 34 late (follow school policy)
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation Standard Student expresses emotions appropriately to adults and peers ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZith this necessary support
Emerging
Labels feelings OR acts appropriately when others are happy sad angry or
afraid
Evident
Expresses feelings that are appropriate to the situation
Exceeds
Reacts appropriately to situations that elicit strong emotions
Examples frac34 Names feelings of a character
in a story frac34 Sees child crying and gives
them a hug frac34 Sees child laughing points to child and signs ldquohappyrdquo
Examples frac34 Child scrapes knee and cries frac34 Says ldquoThat makes me madrdquo in
their home language when a child takes a toy while reaching to take the toy back
frac34 Claps loudly and screams ldquowoo-hoordquo when hearing about a field trip to the zoo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child sits alone with head on table for a few minutes then resumes classroom routine
Examples frac34 After being pushed down
by another child says ldquoThat wasnrsquot nicerdquo in their home language and walks away
frac34 After spilling the milk child asks ldquoWherersquos a towel I need to clean this uprdquo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child resumes classroom routine with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
3
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 2 Self Awareness Standard Student demonstrates awareness of self and onersquos own preferences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates strong preferences for people toys and activities
Evident
Chooses materials and activities independently demonstrating confidence in own abilities
Exceeds
Differentiates between own preferencesabilities and those of
others Examples frac34 Child exclusively plays in
dramatic play when given a choice
frac34 Child plays with same peer consistently
frac34 Child brings stuffed friend to school every day
Examples frac34 After writing name on paper
shows to teacher points to writing and smiles
frac34 ldquoI can kick that ball really far watchrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sensory table Moves to sensory table and uses items to build a sand structure
Examples frac34 ldquoIrsquom a good block builder and hersquos good at drawing picturesrdquo
frac34 ldquoWersquore both five years old but you can skip and I canrsquotrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sand table then hands block area card to classmate who regularlychooses the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 2 Self-Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
4
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Downey Foose Melrose Scott
X X X X
X X X X
Hatboro-Horsham Blair Mill Crooked Billet Hallowell Pennypack Simmons
X X X X X
Hazelton Area Arthur Street Hazleton Township Earl Learning Center
X X
Hempfield Area Stanwood X Jamestown Area Jamestown Area X Jefferson Morgan Jefferson Morgan X Juniata County Fermanagh-Mifflintown X X Karna City Area Chicora
Sugarcreek X X
Lancaster King LafayettePrice
X X X
X X X
Lebanon Northwest X New Castle Area Harry W Lockley ELC X Northern Lebanon Jonestown X X Oil City Area Hasson Heights X Oxford Area Jordan Bank X Parkland Cetronia
Fogelsville Fred J Jaindl Ironton Kernsville Kratzer Parkway Manor Schnecksville
X X X X X X X X
Penn Manor Letort X Philadelphia Alexander Adaire
Dr Ethel Allen Ethan Allen Add B Anderson Chester A Arthur Martin Bache John Comm Barry Clara Barton Mary McLeod Bethune James G Blaine Rudolph Blankenburg Amedee F Bregy Bridesburg Henry A Brown Joseph Brown William C Bryant
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
8
Laura H Carnell X X Lewis A AC Plus Cassidy X X Joseph Catharine X X Cayuga X X George W Childs X X Benjamin B Comegys X X Watson Comly X X Wissahickon Cook X X Jay Cooke X X William Cramp X X Kennedy Crossman X X Ann B Day X X De Burgos Bilingual Magnet X X Stephen Decatur X X William Dick X X Hamilton Disston X X James Dobson X X Tanner Duckrey X X Paul L Dunbar X X Franklin S Edmonds X X Lewis Elkin X X Ellwood X X Eleanor C Emlen X X Louis H Farrell X X Newlin D Fell X X Thomas K Finletter X X Aloysius L Fitzpatrick X X Edwin Forrest X X Chase Fox X X Anne Frank X X Benjamin Franklin X X Edward Gideon X X Stephen Girard X X Samuel Gompers X X Joseph Greenberg X X Albert M Greenfield X X Horatio B Hackett X X Andrew Hamilton X X John Hancock X X Avery D Harrington X X John F Hartranft X X Charles W Henry X X Edward Heston X X Thomas Holme X X Frances Hopkinson X X Henry E Howe X X Samuel B Huey X X William H Hunter X X Andrew Jackson X X Abram Jenks X X John S Jenks X X
9
Juniata Park Academy X X Gen Philip Kearney X X William D Kelley X X John B Kelly X X Francis Scott Key X X Eliza B Kirkbride X X Robert E Lamberton X X Henry W Lawton X X Henry C Lea X X Anna L Lingelbach X X Alain Locke X X William H Loesche X X James Logan X X William C Longstreth X X James R Lowell X X James R Ludlow X X John Marshall X X Thurgood Marshall X X Mayfair X X Gen George A McCall X X Alexander K McClure X X William McKinley X X Morton McMichael X X John F McCloskey X X Delaplaine McDaniel X X Gen George C Meade X X William M Meredith X X Thomas Mifflin X X Mitchell X X John Moffet X X Hampton J Moore X X Robert Morris X X Andrew J Morrison X X Thomas Morton X X Luis Munoz-Marin X X George W Nebinger X X Olney X X Overbrook X X John M Patterson X X Thomas M Peirce X X Alexander Penn X X Joseph Pennell X X Samuel Pennypaker X X Penrose X X Robert B Pollock X X Thomas Potter X X Prince Hall X X Rhawnhurst X X Rhoads X X Rhodes X X Richmond X X
10
Roosevelt X X William Rowen X X George Sharswood X X Shawmont X X Isaac Sheppard X X Philip H Sheridan X X Solomon Solis-Cohen X X Southwark X X Spring Garden X X Gilbert Spruance X X Edwin M Stanton X X Allen M Stearne X X Edward Steel X X James J Sullivan X X John H Taggart X X Bayard Taylor X X Washington Vare X X Laura W Waring X X Martha Washington X X John H Webster X X John Welsh X X Frances E Willard X X John Wister X X Richard R Wright X X William H Ziegler X X
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 X X Arsenal K-5 X X Faison K-5 X X King K-8 X X Langley K-8 X X Lincoln K-5 X X Miller K-5 X X Montessori K-8 X X Morrow K-8 X X Spring Hill K-5 X X Woolslair K-5 X X
Pittston Area Pittston Area Primary Center X Pocono Mountain Clear Run X Pottstown Barth
Franklin Lincoln Rupert
X X X X
Reading Amanda E Stout Glenside Lauers Park Millmont Northwest Riverside Sixteenth amp Haak Tenth amp Green
X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X
11
Tenth amp Penn Thirteenth amp Green Thirteenth amp Union Twelfth amp Marion Tyson Schoener
X X X X X
X X X X X
Red Lion Larry J Macaluso Windsor Manor
X X
Rochester Area Rochester Area X Scranton John F Kennedy
McNichols Plaza X X
Seneca Valley Evans City X Slippery Rock Area Moraine
Slippery Rock Area X X
South Middleton WG Rice X Southern Huntingdon County
Shade Gap X
Steelton-Highspire Steelton-Highspire X X Towanda Area Morrow X Trinity Area Trinity South X Uniontown Area Lafayette X Wattsburg Area Wattsburg Area X X Whitehall-Coplay Clarence M Gockley X Wilkinsburg Borough Kelly
Turner X X
William Penn Aldan Magnet School Bell Avenue Colwyn East Lansdowne Park Lane Walnut Street
X X X X X X X
Windber Area Windber X Woodland Hills Edgewood
Wilkins Woodland Hills
X X X
York City Davis Devers Ferguson Goode Hannah Penn K-8 Jackson K-8 McKinley
X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X
Charter Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Agora Cyber ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Chester Co Family AcademyCommunity academy of Philadelphia Education Plus Academy Cyber Frederick Douglass Gillingham HOPE for Hyndman
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X X
12
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence X Mastery ndash Cleveland X X Mastery - Hardy Williams X X PA Distance Learning X X Pennsylvania Cyber X X Robert Benjamin Wiley Community X Seven Generations X X Stone Valley Community X Sugar Valley Rural X Universal Daroff X Urban Pathways K-5 College X Vision Academy X York Academy Regional X Private Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Aardvark Child Care Center Childrenrsquos Garden of St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church Kinder Care Learning Center Lifespan Lititz Christian School Redeemer Lutheran School ndash Oakmont
X
X
X
X
X X
13
Appendix 2 Cohort 2 (2015) version of Kindergarten Entry Inventory
Kindergarten Entry Inventory
COMMONWEALTHOF PENNSYLVANIADEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES333 Market Street
Harrisburg PA 17126-0333wwweducationstatepaus | wwwdhsstatepaus
1
Child Name First________________ Middle __________________Last ______________________
Teacher Name __________________________________________________
Teacher PPID _________________________________________________
School District _________________________________________________
School __________________________________________________
Length of day Full Day Half DayAM Half DayPM
PAsecureID _________________________________________________
Studentrsquos DOB ________________________________________________
Studentrsquos gender Male Female
Studentrsquos RaceEthnicity American IndianAlaskan Native (not Hispanic) Black or African American (not Hispanic) Hispanic (any race) White (not Hispanic) Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) Asian (not Hispanic) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic)
Studentrsquos Pre-K experience (if known) Head Start Pre K Counts Child CareSTARS Child Care non-STARS Other _______________ None Unknown
LEPELL status Yes WIDA level _____ Home Language __________________ No
Written IEP504 Yes No
School Start Date (first date kindergarten programming held) _______________
Studentrsquos School ENTRY date ____________
How many days has this student been
31 over- or underdressed for school-related activities
Donrsquot Know Always (45 days)
Often (15 ndash 44 day)
Sometimes (3 ndash 14 days)
Rarely (1 ndash 2 days)
Never (0 days)
32 sent to the nurse for illness 33 absent 34 late (follow school policy)
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation Standard Student expresses emotions appropriately to adults and peers ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZith this necessary support
Emerging
Labels feelings OR acts appropriately when others are happy sad angry or
afraid
Evident
Expresses feelings that are appropriate to the situation
Exceeds
Reacts appropriately to situations that elicit strong emotions
Examples frac34 Names feelings of a character
in a story frac34 Sees child crying and gives
them a hug frac34 Sees child laughing points to child and signs ldquohappyrdquo
Examples frac34 Child scrapes knee and cries frac34 Says ldquoThat makes me madrdquo in
their home language when a child takes a toy while reaching to take the toy back
frac34 Claps loudly and screams ldquowoo-hoordquo when hearing about a field trip to the zoo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child sits alone with head on table for a few minutes then resumes classroom routine
Examples frac34 After being pushed down
by another child says ldquoThat wasnrsquot nicerdquo in their home language and walks away
frac34 After spilling the milk child asks ldquoWherersquos a towel I need to clean this uprdquo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child resumes classroom routine with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
3
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 2 Self Awareness Standard Student demonstrates awareness of self and onersquos own preferences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates strong preferences for people toys and activities
Evident
Chooses materials and activities independently demonstrating confidence in own abilities
Exceeds
Differentiates between own preferencesabilities and those of
others Examples frac34 Child exclusively plays in
dramatic play when given a choice
frac34 Child plays with same peer consistently
frac34 Child brings stuffed friend to school every day
Examples frac34 After writing name on paper
shows to teacher points to writing and smiles
frac34 ldquoI can kick that ball really far watchrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sensory table Moves to sensory table and uses items to build a sand structure
Examples frac34 ldquoIrsquom a good block builder and hersquos good at drawing picturesrdquo
frac34 ldquoWersquore both five years old but you can skip and I canrsquotrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sand table then hands block area card to classmate who regularlychooses the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 2 Self-Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
4
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Laura H Carnell X X Lewis A AC Plus Cassidy X X Joseph Catharine X X Cayuga X X George W Childs X X Benjamin B Comegys X X Watson Comly X X Wissahickon Cook X X Jay Cooke X X William Cramp X X Kennedy Crossman X X Ann B Day X X De Burgos Bilingual Magnet X X Stephen Decatur X X William Dick X X Hamilton Disston X X James Dobson X X Tanner Duckrey X X Paul L Dunbar X X Franklin S Edmonds X X Lewis Elkin X X Ellwood X X Eleanor C Emlen X X Louis H Farrell X X Newlin D Fell X X Thomas K Finletter X X Aloysius L Fitzpatrick X X Edwin Forrest X X Chase Fox X X Anne Frank X X Benjamin Franklin X X Edward Gideon X X Stephen Girard X X Samuel Gompers X X Joseph Greenberg X X Albert M Greenfield X X Horatio B Hackett X X Andrew Hamilton X X John Hancock X X Avery D Harrington X X John F Hartranft X X Charles W Henry X X Edward Heston X X Thomas Holme X X Frances Hopkinson X X Henry E Howe X X Samuel B Huey X X William H Hunter X X Andrew Jackson X X Abram Jenks X X John S Jenks X X
9
Juniata Park Academy X X Gen Philip Kearney X X William D Kelley X X John B Kelly X X Francis Scott Key X X Eliza B Kirkbride X X Robert E Lamberton X X Henry W Lawton X X Henry C Lea X X Anna L Lingelbach X X Alain Locke X X William H Loesche X X James Logan X X William C Longstreth X X James R Lowell X X James R Ludlow X X John Marshall X X Thurgood Marshall X X Mayfair X X Gen George A McCall X X Alexander K McClure X X William McKinley X X Morton McMichael X X John F McCloskey X X Delaplaine McDaniel X X Gen George C Meade X X William M Meredith X X Thomas Mifflin X X Mitchell X X John Moffet X X Hampton J Moore X X Robert Morris X X Andrew J Morrison X X Thomas Morton X X Luis Munoz-Marin X X George W Nebinger X X Olney X X Overbrook X X John M Patterson X X Thomas M Peirce X X Alexander Penn X X Joseph Pennell X X Samuel Pennypaker X X Penrose X X Robert B Pollock X X Thomas Potter X X Prince Hall X X Rhawnhurst X X Rhoads X X Rhodes X X Richmond X X
10
Roosevelt X X William Rowen X X George Sharswood X X Shawmont X X Isaac Sheppard X X Philip H Sheridan X X Solomon Solis-Cohen X X Southwark X X Spring Garden X X Gilbert Spruance X X Edwin M Stanton X X Allen M Stearne X X Edward Steel X X James J Sullivan X X John H Taggart X X Bayard Taylor X X Washington Vare X X Laura W Waring X X Martha Washington X X John H Webster X X John Welsh X X Frances E Willard X X John Wister X X Richard R Wright X X William H Ziegler X X
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 X X Arsenal K-5 X X Faison K-5 X X King K-8 X X Langley K-8 X X Lincoln K-5 X X Miller K-5 X X Montessori K-8 X X Morrow K-8 X X Spring Hill K-5 X X Woolslair K-5 X X
Pittston Area Pittston Area Primary Center X Pocono Mountain Clear Run X Pottstown Barth
Franklin Lincoln Rupert
X X X X
Reading Amanda E Stout Glenside Lauers Park Millmont Northwest Riverside Sixteenth amp Haak Tenth amp Green
X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X
11
Tenth amp Penn Thirteenth amp Green Thirteenth amp Union Twelfth amp Marion Tyson Schoener
X X X X X
X X X X X
Red Lion Larry J Macaluso Windsor Manor
X X
Rochester Area Rochester Area X Scranton John F Kennedy
McNichols Plaza X X
Seneca Valley Evans City X Slippery Rock Area Moraine
Slippery Rock Area X X
South Middleton WG Rice X Southern Huntingdon County
Shade Gap X
Steelton-Highspire Steelton-Highspire X X Towanda Area Morrow X Trinity Area Trinity South X Uniontown Area Lafayette X Wattsburg Area Wattsburg Area X X Whitehall-Coplay Clarence M Gockley X Wilkinsburg Borough Kelly
Turner X X
William Penn Aldan Magnet School Bell Avenue Colwyn East Lansdowne Park Lane Walnut Street
X X X X X X X
Windber Area Windber X Woodland Hills Edgewood
Wilkins Woodland Hills
X X X
York City Davis Devers Ferguson Goode Hannah Penn K-8 Jackson K-8 McKinley
X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X
Charter Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Agora Cyber ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Chester Co Family AcademyCommunity academy of Philadelphia Education Plus Academy Cyber Frederick Douglass Gillingham HOPE for Hyndman
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X X
12
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence X Mastery ndash Cleveland X X Mastery - Hardy Williams X X PA Distance Learning X X Pennsylvania Cyber X X Robert Benjamin Wiley Community X Seven Generations X X Stone Valley Community X Sugar Valley Rural X Universal Daroff X Urban Pathways K-5 College X Vision Academy X York Academy Regional X Private Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Aardvark Child Care Center Childrenrsquos Garden of St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church Kinder Care Learning Center Lifespan Lititz Christian School Redeemer Lutheran School ndash Oakmont
X
X
X
X
X X
13
Appendix 2 Cohort 2 (2015) version of Kindergarten Entry Inventory
Kindergarten Entry Inventory
COMMONWEALTHOF PENNSYLVANIADEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES333 Market Street
Harrisburg PA 17126-0333wwweducationstatepaus | wwwdhsstatepaus
1
Child Name First________________ Middle __________________Last ______________________
Teacher Name __________________________________________________
Teacher PPID _________________________________________________
School District _________________________________________________
School __________________________________________________
Length of day Full Day Half DayAM Half DayPM
PAsecureID _________________________________________________
Studentrsquos DOB ________________________________________________
Studentrsquos gender Male Female
Studentrsquos RaceEthnicity American IndianAlaskan Native (not Hispanic) Black or African American (not Hispanic) Hispanic (any race) White (not Hispanic) Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) Asian (not Hispanic) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic)
Studentrsquos Pre-K experience (if known) Head Start Pre K Counts Child CareSTARS Child Care non-STARS Other _______________ None Unknown
LEPELL status Yes WIDA level _____ Home Language __________________ No
Written IEP504 Yes No
School Start Date (first date kindergarten programming held) _______________
Studentrsquos School ENTRY date ____________
How many days has this student been
31 over- or underdressed for school-related activities
Donrsquot Know Always (45 days)
Often (15 ndash 44 day)
Sometimes (3 ndash 14 days)
Rarely (1 ndash 2 days)
Never (0 days)
32 sent to the nurse for illness 33 absent 34 late (follow school policy)
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation Standard Student expresses emotions appropriately to adults and peers ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZith this necessary support
Emerging
Labels feelings OR acts appropriately when others are happy sad angry or
afraid
Evident
Expresses feelings that are appropriate to the situation
Exceeds
Reacts appropriately to situations that elicit strong emotions
Examples frac34 Names feelings of a character
in a story frac34 Sees child crying and gives
them a hug frac34 Sees child laughing points to child and signs ldquohappyrdquo
Examples frac34 Child scrapes knee and cries frac34 Says ldquoThat makes me madrdquo in
their home language when a child takes a toy while reaching to take the toy back
frac34 Claps loudly and screams ldquowoo-hoordquo when hearing about a field trip to the zoo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child sits alone with head on table for a few minutes then resumes classroom routine
Examples frac34 After being pushed down
by another child says ldquoThat wasnrsquot nicerdquo in their home language and walks away
frac34 After spilling the milk child asks ldquoWherersquos a towel I need to clean this uprdquo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child resumes classroom routine with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
3
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 2 Self Awareness Standard Student demonstrates awareness of self and onersquos own preferences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates strong preferences for people toys and activities
Evident
Chooses materials and activities independently demonstrating confidence in own abilities
Exceeds
Differentiates between own preferencesabilities and those of
others Examples frac34 Child exclusively plays in
dramatic play when given a choice
frac34 Child plays with same peer consistently
frac34 Child brings stuffed friend to school every day
Examples frac34 After writing name on paper
shows to teacher points to writing and smiles
frac34 ldquoI can kick that ball really far watchrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sensory table Moves to sensory table and uses items to build a sand structure
Examples frac34 ldquoIrsquom a good block builder and hersquos good at drawing picturesrdquo
frac34 ldquoWersquore both five years old but you can skip and I canrsquotrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sand table then hands block area card to classmate who regularlychooses the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 2 Self-Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
4
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Juniata Park Academy X X Gen Philip Kearney X X William D Kelley X X John B Kelly X X Francis Scott Key X X Eliza B Kirkbride X X Robert E Lamberton X X Henry W Lawton X X Henry C Lea X X Anna L Lingelbach X X Alain Locke X X William H Loesche X X James Logan X X William C Longstreth X X James R Lowell X X James R Ludlow X X John Marshall X X Thurgood Marshall X X Mayfair X X Gen George A McCall X X Alexander K McClure X X William McKinley X X Morton McMichael X X John F McCloskey X X Delaplaine McDaniel X X Gen George C Meade X X William M Meredith X X Thomas Mifflin X X Mitchell X X John Moffet X X Hampton J Moore X X Robert Morris X X Andrew J Morrison X X Thomas Morton X X Luis Munoz-Marin X X George W Nebinger X X Olney X X Overbrook X X John M Patterson X X Thomas M Peirce X X Alexander Penn X X Joseph Pennell X X Samuel Pennypaker X X Penrose X X Robert B Pollock X X Thomas Potter X X Prince Hall X X Rhawnhurst X X Rhoads X X Rhodes X X Richmond X X
10
Roosevelt X X William Rowen X X George Sharswood X X Shawmont X X Isaac Sheppard X X Philip H Sheridan X X Solomon Solis-Cohen X X Southwark X X Spring Garden X X Gilbert Spruance X X Edwin M Stanton X X Allen M Stearne X X Edward Steel X X James J Sullivan X X John H Taggart X X Bayard Taylor X X Washington Vare X X Laura W Waring X X Martha Washington X X John H Webster X X John Welsh X X Frances E Willard X X John Wister X X Richard R Wright X X William H Ziegler X X
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 X X Arsenal K-5 X X Faison K-5 X X King K-8 X X Langley K-8 X X Lincoln K-5 X X Miller K-5 X X Montessori K-8 X X Morrow K-8 X X Spring Hill K-5 X X Woolslair K-5 X X
Pittston Area Pittston Area Primary Center X Pocono Mountain Clear Run X Pottstown Barth
Franklin Lincoln Rupert
X X X X
Reading Amanda E Stout Glenside Lauers Park Millmont Northwest Riverside Sixteenth amp Haak Tenth amp Green
X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X
11
Tenth amp Penn Thirteenth amp Green Thirteenth amp Union Twelfth amp Marion Tyson Schoener
X X X X X
X X X X X
Red Lion Larry J Macaluso Windsor Manor
X X
Rochester Area Rochester Area X Scranton John F Kennedy
McNichols Plaza X X
Seneca Valley Evans City X Slippery Rock Area Moraine
Slippery Rock Area X X
South Middleton WG Rice X Southern Huntingdon County
Shade Gap X
Steelton-Highspire Steelton-Highspire X X Towanda Area Morrow X Trinity Area Trinity South X Uniontown Area Lafayette X Wattsburg Area Wattsburg Area X X Whitehall-Coplay Clarence M Gockley X Wilkinsburg Borough Kelly
Turner X X
William Penn Aldan Magnet School Bell Avenue Colwyn East Lansdowne Park Lane Walnut Street
X X X X X X X
Windber Area Windber X Woodland Hills Edgewood
Wilkins Woodland Hills
X X X
York City Davis Devers Ferguson Goode Hannah Penn K-8 Jackson K-8 McKinley
X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X
Charter Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Agora Cyber ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Chester Co Family AcademyCommunity academy of Philadelphia Education Plus Academy Cyber Frederick Douglass Gillingham HOPE for Hyndman
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X X
12
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence X Mastery ndash Cleveland X X Mastery - Hardy Williams X X PA Distance Learning X X Pennsylvania Cyber X X Robert Benjamin Wiley Community X Seven Generations X X Stone Valley Community X Sugar Valley Rural X Universal Daroff X Urban Pathways K-5 College X Vision Academy X York Academy Regional X Private Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Aardvark Child Care Center Childrenrsquos Garden of St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church Kinder Care Learning Center Lifespan Lititz Christian School Redeemer Lutheran School ndash Oakmont
X
X
X
X
X X
13
Appendix 2 Cohort 2 (2015) version of Kindergarten Entry Inventory
Kindergarten Entry Inventory
COMMONWEALTHOF PENNSYLVANIADEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES333 Market Street
Harrisburg PA 17126-0333wwweducationstatepaus | wwwdhsstatepaus
1
Child Name First________________ Middle __________________Last ______________________
Teacher Name __________________________________________________
Teacher PPID _________________________________________________
School District _________________________________________________
School __________________________________________________
Length of day Full Day Half DayAM Half DayPM
PAsecureID _________________________________________________
Studentrsquos DOB ________________________________________________
Studentrsquos gender Male Female
Studentrsquos RaceEthnicity American IndianAlaskan Native (not Hispanic) Black or African American (not Hispanic) Hispanic (any race) White (not Hispanic) Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) Asian (not Hispanic) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic)
Studentrsquos Pre-K experience (if known) Head Start Pre K Counts Child CareSTARS Child Care non-STARS Other _______________ None Unknown
LEPELL status Yes WIDA level _____ Home Language __________________ No
Written IEP504 Yes No
School Start Date (first date kindergarten programming held) _______________
Studentrsquos School ENTRY date ____________
How many days has this student been
31 over- or underdressed for school-related activities
Donrsquot Know Always (45 days)
Often (15 ndash 44 day)
Sometimes (3 ndash 14 days)
Rarely (1 ndash 2 days)
Never (0 days)
32 sent to the nurse for illness 33 absent 34 late (follow school policy)
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation Standard Student expresses emotions appropriately to adults and peers ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZith this necessary support
Emerging
Labels feelings OR acts appropriately when others are happy sad angry or
afraid
Evident
Expresses feelings that are appropriate to the situation
Exceeds
Reacts appropriately to situations that elicit strong emotions
Examples frac34 Names feelings of a character
in a story frac34 Sees child crying and gives
them a hug frac34 Sees child laughing points to child and signs ldquohappyrdquo
Examples frac34 Child scrapes knee and cries frac34 Says ldquoThat makes me madrdquo in
their home language when a child takes a toy while reaching to take the toy back
frac34 Claps loudly and screams ldquowoo-hoordquo when hearing about a field trip to the zoo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child sits alone with head on table for a few minutes then resumes classroom routine
Examples frac34 After being pushed down
by another child says ldquoThat wasnrsquot nicerdquo in their home language and walks away
frac34 After spilling the milk child asks ldquoWherersquos a towel I need to clean this uprdquo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child resumes classroom routine with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
3
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 2 Self Awareness Standard Student demonstrates awareness of self and onersquos own preferences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates strong preferences for people toys and activities
Evident
Chooses materials and activities independently demonstrating confidence in own abilities
Exceeds
Differentiates between own preferencesabilities and those of
others Examples frac34 Child exclusively plays in
dramatic play when given a choice
frac34 Child plays with same peer consistently
frac34 Child brings stuffed friend to school every day
Examples frac34 After writing name on paper
shows to teacher points to writing and smiles
frac34 ldquoI can kick that ball really far watchrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sensory table Moves to sensory table and uses items to build a sand structure
Examples frac34 ldquoIrsquom a good block builder and hersquos good at drawing picturesrdquo
frac34 ldquoWersquore both five years old but you can skip and I canrsquotrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sand table then hands block area card to classmate who regularlychooses the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 2 Self-Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
4
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Roosevelt X X William Rowen X X George Sharswood X X Shawmont X X Isaac Sheppard X X Philip H Sheridan X X Solomon Solis-Cohen X X Southwark X X Spring Garden X X Gilbert Spruance X X Edwin M Stanton X X Allen M Stearne X X Edward Steel X X James J Sullivan X X John H Taggart X X Bayard Taylor X X Washington Vare X X Laura W Waring X X Martha Washington X X John H Webster X X John Welsh X X Frances E Willard X X John Wister X X Richard R Wright X X William H Ziegler X X
Pittsburgh Arlington K-8 X X Arsenal K-5 X X Faison K-5 X X King K-8 X X Langley K-8 X X Lincoln K-5 X X Miller K-5 X X Montessori K-8 X X Morrow K-8 X X Spring Hill K-5 X X Woolslair K-5 X X
Pittston Area Pittston Area Primary Center X Pocono Mountain Clear Run X Pottstown Barth
Franklin Lincoln Rupert
X X X X
Reading Amanda E Stout Glenside Lauers Park Millmont Northwest Riverside Sixteenth amp Haak Tenth amp Green
X X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X X
11
Tenth amp Penn Thirteenth amp Green Thirteenth amp Union Twelfth amp Marion Tyson Schoener
X X X X X
X X X X X
Red Lion Larry J Macaluso Windsor Manor
X X
Rochester Area Rochester Area X Scranton John F Kennedy
McNichols Plaza X X
Seneca Valley Evans City X Slippery Rock Area Moraine
Slippery Rock Area X X
South Middleton WG Rice X Southern Huntingdon County
Shade Gap X
Steelton-Highspire Steelton-Highspire X X Towanda Area Morrow X Trinity Area Trinity South X Uniontown Area Lafayette X Wattsburg Area Wattsburg Area X X Whitehall-Coplay Clarence M Gockley X Wilkinsburg Borough Kelly
Turner X X
William Penn Aldan Magnet School Bell Avenue Colwyn East Lansdowne Park Lane Walnut Street
X X X X X X X
Windber Area Windber X Woodland Hills Edgewood
Wilkins Woodland Hills
X X X
York City Davis Devers Ferguson Goode Hannah Penn K-8 Jackson K-8 McKinley
X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X
Charter Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Agora Cyber ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Chester Co Family AcademyCommunity academy of Philadelphia Education Plus Academy Cyber Frederick Douglass Gillingham HOPE for Hyndman
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X X
12
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence X Mastery ndash Cleveland X X Mastery - Hardy Williams X X PA Distance Learning X X Pennsylvania Cyber X X Robert Benjamin Wiley Community X Seven Generations X X Stone Valley Community X Sugar Valley Rural X Universal Daroff X Urban Pathways K-5 College X Vision Academy X York Academy Regional X Private Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Aardvark Child Care Center Childrenrsquos Garden of St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church Kinder Care Learning Center Lifespan Lititz Christian School Redeemer Lutheran School ndash Oakmont
X
X
X
X
X X
13
Appendix 2 Cohort 2 (2015) version of Kindergarten Entry Inventory
Kindergarten Entry Inventory
COMMONWEALTHOF PENNSYLVANIADEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES333 Market Street
Harrisburg PA 17126-0333wwweducationstatepaus | wwwdhsstatepaus
1
Child Name First________________ Middle __________________Last ______________________
Teacher Name __________________________________________________
Teacher PPID _________________________________________________
School District _________________________________________________
School __________________________________________________
Length of day Full Day Half DayAM Half DayPM
PAsecureID _________________________________________________
Studentrsquos DOB ________________________________________________
Studentrsquos gender Male Female
Studentrsquos RaceEthnicity American IndianAlaskan Native (not Hispanic) Black or African American (not Hispanic) Hispanic (any race) White (not Hispanic) Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) Asian (not Hispanic) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic)
Studentrsquos Pre-K experience (if known) Head Start Pre K Counts Child CareSTARS Child Care non-STARS Other _______________ None Unknown
LEPELL status Yes WIDA level _____ Home Language __________________ No
Written IEP504 Yes No
School Start Date (first date kindergarten programming held) _______________
Studentrsquos School ENTRY date ____________
How many days has this student been
31 over- or underdressed for school-related activities
Donrsquot Know Always (45 days)
Often (15 ndash 44 day)
Sometimes (3 ndash 14 days)
Rarely (1 ndash 2 days)
Never (0 days)
32 sent to the nurse for illness 33 absent 34 late (follow school policy)
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation Standard Student expresses emotions appropriately to adults and peers ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZith this necessary support
Emerging
Labels feelings OR acts appropriately when others are happy sad angry or
afraid
Evident
Expresses feelings that are appropriate to the situation
Exceeds
Reacts appropriately to situations that elicit strong emotions
Examples frac34 Names feelings of a character
in a story frac34 Sees child crying and gives
them a hug frac34 Sees child laughing points to child and signs ldquohappyrdquo
Examples frac34 Child scrapes knee and cries frac34 Says ldquoThat makes me madrdquo in
their home language when a child takes a toy while reaching to take the toy back
frac34 Claps loudly and screams ldquowoo-hoordquo when hearing about a field trip to the zoo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child sits alone with head on table for a few minutes then resumes classroom routine
Examples frac34 After being pushed down
by another child says ldquoThat wasnrsquot nicerdquo in their home language and walks away
frac34 After spilling the milk child asks ldquoWherersquos a towel I need to clean this uprdquo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child resumes classroom routine with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
3
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 2 Self Awareness Standard Student demonstrates awareness of self and onersquos own preferences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates strong preferences for people toys and activities
Evident
Chooses materials and activities independently demonstrating confidence in own abilities
Exceeds
Differentiates between own preferencesabilities and those of
others Examples frac34 Child exclusively plays in
dramatic play when given a choice
frac34 Child plays with same peer consistently
frac34 Child brings stuffed friend to school every day
Examples frac34 After writing name on paper
shows to teacher points to writing and smiles
frac34 ldquoI can kick that ball really far watchrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sensory table Moves to sensory table and uses items to build a sand structure
Examples frac34 ldquoIrsquom a good block builder and hersquos good at drawing picturesrdquo
frac34 ldquoWersquore both five years old but you can skip and I canrsquotrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sand table then hands block area card to classmate who regularlychooses the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 2 Self-Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
4
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Tenth amp Penn Thirteenth amp Green Thirteenth amp Union Twelfth amp Marion Tyson Schoener
X X X X X
X X X X X
Red Lion Larry J Macaluso Windsor Manor
X X
Rochester Area Rochester Area X Scranton John F Kennedy
McNichols Plaza X X
Seneca Valley Evans City X Slippery Rock Area Moraine
Slippery Rock Area X X
South Middleton WG Rice X Southern Huntingdon County
Shade Gap X
Steelton-Highspire Steelton-Highspire X X Towanda Area Morrow X Trinity Area Trinity South X Uniontown Area Lafayette X Wattsburg Area Wattsburg Area X X Whitehall-Coplay Clarence M Gockley X Wilkinsburg Borough Kelly
Turner X X
William Penn Aldan Magnet School Bell Avenue Colwyn East Lansdowne Park Lane Walnut Street
X X X X X X X
Windber Area Windber X Woodland Hills Edgewood
Wilkins Woodland Hills
X X X
York City Davis Devers Ferguson Goode Hannah Penn K-8 Jackson K-8 McKinley
X X X X X X X
X X X X X X X
Charter Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Agora Cyber ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Chester Co Family AcademyCommunity academy of Philadelphia Education Plus Academy Cyber Frederick Douglass Gillingham HOPE for Hyndman
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X X
12
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence X Mastery ndash Cleveland X X Mastery - Hardy Williams X X PA Distance Learning X X Pennsylvania Cyber X X Robert Benjamin Wiley Community X Seven Generations X X Stone Valley Community X Sugar Valley Rural X Universal Daroff X Urban Pathways K-5 College X Vision Academy X York Academy Regional X Private Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Aardvark Child Care Center Childrenrsquos Garden of St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church Kinder Care Learning Center Lifespan Lititz Christian School Redeemer Lutheran School ndash Oakmont
X
X
X
X
X X
13
Appendix 2 Cohort 2 (2015) version of Kindergarten Entry Inventory
Kindergarten Entry Inventory
COMMONWEALTHOF PENNSYLVANIADEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES333 Market Street
Harrisburg PA 17126-0333wwweducationstatepaus | wwwdhsstatepaus
1
Child Name First________________ Middle __________________Last ______________________
Teacher Name __________________________________________________
Teacher PPID _________________________________________________
School District _________________________________________________
School __________________________________________________
Length of day Full Day Half DayAM Half DayPM
PAsecureID _________________________________________________
Studentrsquos DOB ________________________________________________
Studentrsquos gender Male Female
Studentrsquos RaceEthnicity American IndianAlaskan Native (not Hispanic) Black or African American (not Hispanic) Hispanic (any race) White (not Hispanic) Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) Asian (not Hispanic) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic)
Studentrsquos Pre-K experience (if known) Head Start Pre K Counts Child CareSTARS Child Care non-STARS Other _______________ None Unknown
LEPELL status Yes WIDA level _____ Home Language __________________ No
Written IEP504 Yes No
School Start Date (first date kindergarten programming held) _______________
Studentrsquos School ENTRY date ____________
How many days has this student been
31 over- or underdressed for school-related activities
Donrsquot Know Always (45 days)
Often (15 ndash 44 day)
Sometimes (3 ndash 14 days)
Rarely (1 ndash 2 days)
Never (0 days)
32 sent to the nurse for illness 33 absent 34 late (follow school policy)
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation Standard Student expresses emotions appropriately to adults and peers ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZith this necessary support
Emerging
Labels feelings OR acts appropriately when others are happy sad angry or
afraid
Evident
Expresses feelings that are appropriate to the situation
Exceeds
Reacts appropriately to situations that elicit strong emotions
Examples frac34 Names feelings of a character
in a story frac34 Sees child crying and gives
them a hug frac34 Sees child laughing points to child and signs ldquohappyrdquo
Examples frac34 Child scrapes knee and cries frac34 Says ldquoThat makes me madrdquo in
their home language when a child takes a toy while reaching to take the toy back
frac34 Claps loudly and screams ldquowoo-hoordquo when hearing about a field trip to the zoo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child sits alone with head on table for a few minutes then resumes classroom routine
Examples frac34 After being pushed down
by another child says ldquoThat wasnrsquot nicerdquo in their home language and walks away
frac34 After spilling the milk child asks ldquoWherersquos a towel I need to clean this uprdquo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child resumes classroom routine with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
3
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 2 Self Awareness Standard Student demonstrates awareness of self and onersquos own preferences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates strong preferences for people toys and activities
Evident
Chooses materials and activities independently demonstrating confidence in own abilities
Exceeds
Differentiates between own preferencesabilities and those of
others Examples frac34 Child exclusively plays in
dramatic play when given a choice
frac34 Child plays with same peer consistently
frac34 Child brings stuffed friend to school every day
Examples frac34 After writing name on paper
shows to teacher points to writing and smiles
frac34 ldquoI can kick that ball really far watchrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sensory table Moves to sensory table and uses items to build a sand structure
Examples frac34 ldquoIrsquom a good block builder and hersquos good at drawing picturesrdquo
frac34 ldquoWersquore both five years old but you can skip and I canrsquotrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sand table then hands block area card to classmate who regularlychooses the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 2 Self-Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
4
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence X Mastery ndash Cleveland X X Mastery - Hardy Williams X X PA Distance Learning X X Pennsylvania Cyber X X Robert Benjamin Wiley Community X Seven Generations X X Stone Valley Community X Sugar Valley Rural X Universal Daroff X Urban Pathways K-5 College X Vision Academy X York Academy Regional X Private Schools Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Aardvark Child Care Center Childrenrsquos Garden of St Johnrsquos Lutheran Church Kinder Care Learning Center Lifespan Lititz Christian School Redeemer Lutheran School ndash Oakmont
X
X
X
X
X X
13
Appendix 2 Cohort 2 (2015) version of Kindergarten Entry Inventory
Kindergarten Entry Inventory
COMMONWEALTHOF PENNSYLVANIADEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES333 Market Street
Harrisburg PA 17126-0333wwweducationstatepaus | wwwdhsstatepaus
1
Child Name First________________ Middle __________________Last ______________________
Teacher Name __________________________________________________
Teacher PPID _________________________________________________
School District _________________________________________________
School __________________________________________________
Length of day Full Day Half DayAM Half DayPM
PAsecureID _________________________________________________
Studentrsquos DOB ________________________________________________
Studentrsquos gender Male Female
Studentrsquos RaceEthnicity American IndianAlaskan Native (not Hispanic) Black or African American (not Hispanic) Hispanic (any race) White (not Hispanic) Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) Asian (not Hispanic) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic)
Studentrsquos Pre-K experience (if known) Head Start Pre K Counts Child CareSTARS Child Care non-STARS Other _______________ None Unknown
LEPELL status Yes WIDA level _____ Home Language __________________ No
Written IEP504 Yes No
School Start Date (first date kindergarten programming held) _______________
Studentrsquos School ENTRY date ____________
How many days has this student been
31 over- or underdressed for school-related activities
Donrsquot Know Always (45 days)
Often (15 ndash 44 day)
Sometimes (3 ndash 14 days)
Rarely (1 ndash 2 days)
Never (0 days)
32 sent to the nurse for illness 33 absent 34 late (follow school policy)
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation Standard Student expresses emotions appropriately to adults and peers ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZith this necessary support
Emerging
Labels feelings OR acts appropriately when others are happy sad angry or
afraid
Evident
Expresses feelings that are appropriate to the situation
Exceeds
Reacts appropriately to situations that elicit strong emotions
Examples frac34 Names feelings of a character
in a story frac34 Sees child crying and gives
them a hug frac34 Sees child laughing points to child and signs ldquohappyrdquo
Examples frac34 Child scrapes knee and cries frac34 Says ldquoThat makes me madrdquo in
their home language when a child takes a toy while reaching to take the toy back
frac34 Claps loudly and screams ldquowoo-hoordquo when hearing about a field trip to the zoo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child sits alone with head on table for a few minutes then resumes classroom routine
Examples frac34 After being pushed down
by another child says ldquoThat wasnrsquot nicerdquo in their home language and walks away
frac34 After spilling the milk child asks ldquoWherersquos a towel I need to clean this uprdquo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child resumes classroom routine with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
3
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 2 Self Awareness Standard Student demonstrates awareness of self and onersquos own preferences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates strong preferences for people toys and activities
Evident
Chooses materials and activities independently demonstrating confidence in own abilities
Exceeds
Differentiates between own preferencesabilities and those of
others Examples frac34 Child exclusively plays in
dramatic play when given a choice
frac34 Child plays with same peer consistently
frac34 Child brings stuffed friend to school every day
Examples frac34 After writing name on paper
shows to teacher points to writing and smiles
frac34 ldquoI can kick that ball really far watchrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sensory table Moves to sensory table and uses items to build a sand structure
Examples frac34 ldquoIrsquom a good block builder and hersquos good at drawing picturesrdquo
frac34 ldquoWersquore both five years old but you can skip and I canrsquotrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sand table then hands block area card to classmate who regularlychooses the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 2 Self-Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
4
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
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Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Appendix 2 Cohort 2 (2015) version of Kindergarten Entry Inventory
Kindergarten Entry Inventory
COMMONWEALTHOF PENNSYLVANIADEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES333 Market Street
Harrisburg PA 17126-0333wwweducationstatepaus | wwwdhsstatepaus
1
Child Name First________________ Middle __________________Last ______________________
Teacher Name __________________________________________________
Teacher PPID _________________________________________________
School District _________________________________________________
School __________________________________________________
Length of day Full Day Half DayAM Half DayPM
PAsecureID _________________________________________________
Studentrsquos DOB ________________________________________________
Studentrsquos gender Male Female
Studentrsquos RaceEthnicity American IndianAlaskan Native (not Hispanic) Black or African American (not Hispanic) Hispanic (any race) White (not Hispanic) Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) Asian (not Hispanic) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic)
Studentrsquos Pre-K experience (if known) Head Start Pre K Counts Child CareSTARS Child Care non-STARS Other _______________ None Unknown
LEPELL status Yes WIDA level _____ Home Language __________________ No
Written IEP504 Yes No
School Start Date (first date kindergarten programming held) _______________
Studentrsquos School ENTRY date ____________
How many days has this student been
31 over- or underdressed for school-related activities
Donrsquot Know Always (45 days)
Often (15 ndash 44 day)
Sometimes (3 ndash 14 days)
Rarely (1 ndash 2 days)
Never (0 days)
32 sent to the nurse for illness 33 absent 34 late (follow school policy)
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation Standard Student expresses emotions appropriately to adults and peers ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZith this necessary support
Emerging
Labels feelings OR acts appropriately when others are happy sad angry or
afraid
Evident
Expresses feelings that are appropriate to the situation
Exceeds
Reacts appropriately to situations that elicit strong emotions
Examples frac34 Names feelings of a character
in a story frac34 Sees child crying and gives
them a hug frac34 Sees child laughing points to child and signs ldquohappyrdquo
Examples frac34 Child scrapes knee and cries frac34 Says ldquoThat makes me madrdquo in
their home language when a child takes a toy while reaching to take the toy back
frac34 Claps loudly and screams ldquowoo-hoordquo when hearing about a field trip to the zoo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child sits alone with head on table for a few minutes then resumes classroom routine
Examples frac34 After being pushed down
by another child says ldquoThat wasnrsquot nicerdquo in their home language and walks away
frac34 After spilling the milk child asks ldquoWherersquos a towel I need to clean this uprdquo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child resumes classroom routine with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
3
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 2 Self Awareness Standard Student demonstrates awareness of self and onersquos own preferences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates strong preferences for people toys and activities
Evident
Chooses materials and activities independently demonstrating confidence in own abilities
Exceeds
Differentiates between own preferencesabilities and those of
others Examples frac34 Child exclusively plays in
dramatic play when given a choice
frac34 Child plays with same peer consistently
frac34 Child brings stuffed friend to school every day
Examples frac34 After writing name on paper
shows to teacher points to writing and smiles
frac34 ldquoI can kick that ball really far watchrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sensory table Moves to sensory table and uses items to build a sand structure
Examples frac34 ldquoIrsquom a good block builder and hersquos good at drawing picturesrdquo
frac34 ldquoWersquore both five years old but you can skip and I canrsquotrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sand table then hands block area card to classmate who regularlychooses the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 2 Self-Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
4
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Kindergarten Entry Inventory
COMMONWEALTHOF PENNSYLVANIADEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES333 Market Street
Harrisburg PA 17126-0333wwweducationstatepaus | wwwdhsstatepaus
1
Child Name First________________ Middle __________________Last ______________________
Teacher Name __________________________________________________
Teacher PPID _________________________________________________
School District _________________________________________________
School __________________________________________________
Length of day Full Day Half DayAM Half DayPM
PAsecureID _________________________________________________
Studentrsquos DOB ________________________________________________
Studentrsquos gender Male Female
Studentrsquos RaceEthnicity American IndianAlaskan Native (not Hispanic) Black or African American (not Hispanic) Hispanic (any race) White (not Hispanic) Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) Asian (not Hispanic) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic)
Studentrsquos Pre-K experience (if known) Head Start Pre K Counts Child CareSTARS Child Care non-STARS Other _______________ None Unknown
LEPELL status Yes WIDA level _____ Home Language __________________ No
Written IEP504 Yes No
School Start Date (first date kindergarten programming held) _______________
Studentrsquos School ENTRY date ____________
How many days has this student been
31 over- or underdressed for school-related activities
Donrsquot Know Always (45 days)
Often (15 ndash 44 day)
Sometimes (3 ndash 14 days)
Rarely (1 ndash 2 days)
Never (0 days)
32 sent to the nurse for illness 33 absent 34 late (follow school policy)
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation Standard Student expresses emotions appropriately to adults and peers ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZith this necessary support
Emerging
Labels feelings OR acts appropriately when others are happy sad angry or
afraid
Evident
Expresses feelings that are appropriate to the situation
Exceeds
Reacts appropriately to situations that elicit strong emotions
Examples frac34 Names feelings of a character
in a story frac34 Sees child crying and gives
them a hug frac34 Sees child laughing points to child and signs ldquohappyrdquo
Examples frac34 Child scrapes knee and cries frac34 Says ldquoThat makes me madrdquo in
their home language when a child takes a toy while reaching to take the toy back
frac34 Claps loudly and screams ldquowoo-hoordquo when hearing about a field trip to the zoo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child sits alone with head on table for a few minutes then resumes classroom routine
Examples frac34 After being pushed down
by another child says ldquoThat wasnrsquot nicerdquo in their home language and walks away
frac34 After spilling the milk child asks ldquoWherersquos a towel I need to clean this uprdquo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child resumes classroom routine with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
3
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 2 Self Awareness Standard Student demonstrates awareness of self and onersquos own preferences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates strong preferences for people toys and activities
Evident
Chooses materials and activities independently demonstrating confidence in own abilities
Exceeds
Differentiates between own preferencesabilities and those of
others Examples frac34 Child exclusively plays in
dramatic play when given a choice
frac34 Child plays with same peer consistently
frac34 Child brings stuffed friend to school every day
Examples frac34 After writing name on paper
shows to teacher points to writing and smiles
frac34 ldquoI can kick that ball really far watchrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sensory table Moves to sensory table and uses items to build a sand structure
Examples frac34 ldquoIrsquom a good block builder and hersquos good at drawing picturesrdquo
frac34 ldquoWersquore both five years old but you can skip and I canrsquotrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sand table then hands block area card to classmate who regularlychooses the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 2 Self-Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
4
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Child Name First________________ Middle __________________Last ______________________
Teacher Name __________________________________________________
Teacher PPID _________________________________________________
School District _________________________________________________
School __________________________________________________
Length of day Full Day Half DayAM Half DayPM
PAsecureID _________________________________________________
Studentrsquos DOB ________________________________________________
Studentrsquos gender Male Female
Studentrsquos RaceEthnicity American IndianAlaskan Native (not Hispanic) Black or African American (not Hispanic) Hispanic (any race) White (not Hispanic) Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) Asian (not Hispanic) Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic)
Studentrsquos Pre-K experience (if known) Head Start Pre K Counts Child CareSTARS Child Care non-STARS Other _______________ None Unknown
LEPELL status Yes WIDA level _____ Home Language __________________ No
Written IEP504 Yes No
School Start Date (first date kindergarten programming held) _______________
Studentrsquos School ENTRY date ____________
How many days has this student been
31 over- or underdressed for school-related activities
Donrsquot Know Always (45 days)
Often (15 ndash 44 day)
Sometimes (3 ndash 14 days)
Rarely (1 ndash 2 days)
Never (0 days)
32 sent to the nurse for illness 33 absent 34 late (follow school policy)
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation Standard Student expresses emotions appropriately to adults and peers ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZith this necessary support
Emerging
Labels feelings OR acts appropriately when others are happy sad angry or
afraid
Evident
Expresses feelings that are appropriate to the situation
Exceeds
Reacts appropriately to situations that elicit strong emotions
Examples frac34 Names feelings of a character
in a story frac34 Sees child crying and gives
them a hug frac34 Sees child laughing points to child and signs ldquohappyrdquo
Examples frac34 Child scrapes knee and cries frac34 Says ldquoThat makes me madrdquo in
their home language when a child takes a toy while reaching to take the toy back
frac34 Claps loudly and screams ldquowoo-hoordquo when hearing about a field trip to the zoo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child sits alone with head on table for a few minutes then resumes classroom routine
Examples frac34 After being pushed down
by another child says ldquoThat wasnrsquot nicerdquo in their home language and walks away
frac34 After spilling the milk child asks ldquoWherersquos a towel I need to clean this uprdquo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child resumes classroom routine with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
3
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 2 Self Awareness Standard Student demonstrates awareness of self and onersquos own preferences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates strong preferences for people toys and activities
Evident
Chooses materials and activities independently demonstrating confidence in own abilities
Exceeds
Differentiates between own preferencesabilities and those of
others Examples frac34 Child exclusively plays in
dramatic play when given a choice
frac34 Child plays with same peer consistently
frac34 Child brings stuffed friend to school every day
Examples frac34 After writing name on paper
shows to teacher points to writing and smiles
frac34 ldquoI can kick that ball really far watchrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sensory table Moves to sensory table and uses items to build a sand structure
Examples frac34 ldquoIrsquom a good block builder and hersquos good at drawing picturesrdquo
frac34 ldquoWersquore both five years old but you can skip and I canrsquotrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sand table then hands block area card to classmate who regularlychooses the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 2 Self-Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
4
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation Standard Student expresses emotions appropriately to adults and peers ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZith this necessary support
Emerging
Labels feelings OR acts appropriately when others are happy sad angry or
afraid
Evident
Expresses feelings that are appropriate to the situation
Exceeds
Reacts appropriately to situations that elicit strong emotions
Examples frac34 Names feelings of a character
in a story frac34 Sees child crying and gives
them a hug frac34 Sees child laughing points to child and signs ldquohappyrdquo
Examples frac34 Child scrapes knee and cries frac34 Says ldquoThat makes me madrdquo in
their home language when a child takes a toy while reaching to take the toy back
frac34 Claps loudly and screams ldquowoo-hoordquo when hearing about a field trip to the zoo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child sits alone with head on table for a few minutes then resumes classroom routine
Examples frac34 After being pushed down
by another child says ldquoThat wasnrsquot nicerdquo in their home language and walks away
frac34 After spilling the milk child asks ldquoWherersquos a towel I need to clean this uprdquo
frac34 When visiting parent leaves classroom child resumes classroom routine with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 1 Emotional Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
3
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 2 Self Awareness Standard Student demonstrates awareness of self and onersquos own preferences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates strong preferences for people toys and activities
Evident
Chooses materials and activities independently demonstrating confidence in own abilities
Exceeds
Differentiates between own preferencesabilities and those of
others Examples frac34 Child exclusively plays in
dramatic play when given a choice
frac34 Child plays with same peer consistently
frac34 Child brings stuffed friend to school every day
Examples frac34 After writing name on paper
shows to teacher points to writing and smiles
frac34 ldquoI can kick that ball really far watchrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sensory table Moves to sensory table and uses items to build a sand structure
Examples frac34 ldquoIrsquom a good block builder and hersquos good at drawing picturesrdquo
frac34 ldquoWersquore both five years old but you can skip and I canrsquotrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sand table then hands block area card to classmate who regularlychooses the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 2 Self-Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
4
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 2 Self Awareness Standard Student demonstrates awareness of self and onersquos own preferences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates strong preferences for people toys and activities
Evident
Chooses materials and activities independently demonstrating confidence in own abilities
Exceeds
Differentiates between own preferencesabilities and those of
others Examples frac34 Child exclusively plays in
dramatic play when given a choice
frac34 Child plays with same peer consistently
frac34 Child brings stuffed friend to school every day
Examples frac34 After writing name on paper
shows to teacher points to writing and smiles
frac34 ldquoI can kick that ball really far watchrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sensory table Moves to sensory table and uses items to build a sand structure
Examples frac34 ldquoIrsquom a good block builder and hersquos good at drawing picturesrdquo
frac34 ldquoWersquore both five years old but you can skip and I canrsquotrdquo
frac34 Selects station card for sand table then hands block area card to classmate who regularlychooses the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 2 Self-Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
4
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution Standard Student distinguishes between appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflict ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
When faced with a conflict expresses onersquos own needs and desires but
needs assistance to generate possible solutions
Evident
Suggests simple solutions to conflict which are most often based upon own
needs and desires
Exceeds
Suggests solutions to conflict while considering the needs and desires
of self and others
Examples frac34 When playing a math game with a peer screams ldquoI want to roll the dicerdquo and looks to teacher
frac34 Tells teacher ldquoMitra is at the front of the line and itrsquos my turn to be line leaderrdquo
frac34 When child wants a turn at the easel but all easels are being used moves to teacher and points toward the easels
Examples frac34 ldquoI need a turn with that book
Give it to me when you are donerdquo
frac34 After a conflict over the chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and sits at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHere you can use my special pencil if I can go firstrdquo
Examples frac34 After a conflict over the
chair at the computer station Frankie gets a timer sets it to 10 minutes and motions for the other child to sit at the computerrdquo
frac34 ldquoHaddie Michelle wants to play too Give her a dollrdquo
frac34 When peers are arguing child signs ldquoStop Letrsquos use our wordsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 3 Conflict Resolution PA Kindergarten Inventory
5
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Social and Emotional Development
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation Standard Student is aware of limits and expectations and adjusts behavior accordingly ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Shows understanding of rules but often tests boundaries
Evident
Follows the rules and routines of the classroomschool with occasional
reminders
Exceeds
Applies a familiar rule in multiple settings
Examples frac34 Child moves to another area
when clean up cue is given frac34 Shakes head ldquonordquo when asked
to join group for activity frac34 Child goes to music center
even though it is full When asked how many are allowed says ldquoFourrdquo
Examples frac34 ldquoOnly four people allowed at science centerrdquo
frac34 Cleans up when cue is given frac34 Engages in morning routine
upon entering classroom (signs in hangs up coat goes to circle)
Examples frac34 Uses inside voice while
walking in the hallway frac34 Listens attentively to a
special guest frac34 Reminds peers to use
walking feet while on a field trip
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 4 Behavior Regulation PA Kindergarten Inventory
6
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 5 Print Concepts Letters Standard Student recognizes and names some upper and lower case letters of the English alphabet (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKproficiency for this indicator
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes AND names at least 8 letters most frequently those in their
own name
Evident
Recognizes and names 8-12 upper case letters AND 8-12 lower case
letters
Exceeds
Recognizes and names 13 or more upper case letters AND 13 or
more lower case letters
Examples frac34 While playing a letter game
Haddie recognizes the letters in her own name and the letters ldquoordquo ldquosrdquo and ldquocrdquo
Examples frac34 Charles named 20 letters in
one minute on an assessment of letter naming fluency which included both upper and lower case letters
frac34 Elizabeth says the letters of her name as she writes the corresponding upper case letter on the sign in sheet A few days later the teacher notices her correctly identifying 10 lower case letters
Examples frac34 Sam named 26 upper
case letters and 14 lower case letters on an assessment of letter recognition
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 5 Print ConceptsLetters PA Kindergarten Inventory
7
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 6 Print Concepts Words Standard Student recognizes that letters make words and that words convey meaning ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Identifies name when printed in the environment OR some other common
environmental print
Evident
Recognizes AND reproduces name OR other common environmental print in
order to convey meaning
Exceeds
Identifies and attempts to reproduce familiar and unfamiliar
words to convey meaning
Examples frac34 Finds name from list of
classmates when choosing a center
frac34 Kelly follows the environmental print song singing each restaurant when their logo is pointed out
frac34 Recognizes a stop sign and says ldquoThat says STOPrdquo
Examples frac34 Writes name on art work frac34 Jorge labels his house on a drawing copying ldquocasardquo from the word wall
Examples frac34 Sounds out simple words
and writes them phonetically
frac34 Telsa retrieves a book on bears from science center and copies the words ldquobear hibernate winterrdquo to label her drawing of a bear in a cave
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 6 Print ConceptsWords PA Kindergarten Inventory
8
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness Standard Student demonstrates understanding of spoken words syllables and sounds ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes rhyming words OR when words begin with the same sound
Evident
Isolates and pronounces the initial sounds in spoken single-syllable
words
Exceeds
Isolates and pronounces initial medial vowel and final sounds in
spoken single-syllable words Examples frac34 Michaela says ldquoMolly starts with lsquoMrsquo just like my namerdquo
frac34 Chooses the word cards for ldquoCat Hat Bat Matrdquo when asked what words rhyme with Pat
Examples frac34 Staci claps as she says st-
a-c ldquomy name starts with st
frac34 While playing a game in literacy center Greg connects various letters sounds to the ndash at sound to form multiple words and then he says the completed word
Examples frac34 Muriel sounds out the word ldquodogrdquo saying each letter sound d o g Then she says ldquoDogrdquo She does this for several other words
frac34 Sam draws a line to represent each letter in his name
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 7 Phonological Awareness PA Kindergarten Inventory
9
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 8 Phonics Standard Student associates letters of English alphabet with their sounds (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for up to 5 letters
Evident
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for 6-10 letters
Exceeds
Demonstrates one-to-one letter sound correspondence for more
than 10 letters Examples frac34 Child writes the initial letter for
words beginning with d b and s
frac34 During a group game Harlin recognizes the letter ldquoHrdquo and says my name starts with ldquoHrdquo and makes the H sound
Examples frac34 Sounds out and writes the
beginning letters for 10 letters over the course of two weeks
frac34 During a small group rhyming game child identifies 6 letters and their corresponding sounds to create 6 new words
Examples frac34 In literacy center Suri
matches 15 sounds to the correct letters when playing an electronic phonics game
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 8 Phonics PA Kindergarten Inventory
10
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 9 Text Analysis Standard Student demonstrates comprehension of text both informational and literature ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Relates text to personal experiences
Evident
Recalls details of a text (informational or story) by answering
questions about a text
Exceeds
Uses details from text including the illustrations to support answers to
questions about a text (informational or story)
Examples frac34 When listening to The
Goose Got Loose during shared reading Francis shouts out ldquoI saw a goose yesterdayrdquo
frac34 Jensen points to a picture of a firefighter in a book he has chosen during quiet time and says ldquoPapardquo (his father is a firefighter)
Examples frac34 When asked where the
story took place Gretchen answers ldquoin the forestrdquo
frac34 When asks who remembers what ldquonocturnalrdquo means Allistar says ldquostays awake at night like the bat in the bookrdquo
frac34 Draws a picture representing the parts of a flower after a group reading of Parts of a Flower
frac34 Puts sequence cards of a recently read story in order
Examples frac34 When asked how she knew the
story took place in a forest Gretchen gets the book and points to a picture of the forest She says ldquooscuro (dark)rdquo
frac34 Kayla predicts that Jack and Annie will travel back in time and solve a mystery When asked why she thinks this Kayla says ldquoI have read these books before and that is what always happens The only thing I donrsquot know is what the mystery will be about this timerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 9 Text Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
11
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Indicator 10 Text Structure PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 10 Text Structure Standard Student demonstrates knowledge of text structure ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses beginning book handling skills
Examples frac34 Henigan holds book in correct
position but does not engage in word tracking
frac34 Julie points to words tracking left to right while pretending to read a story to a baby doll during dramatic play
Evident
Uses parts of a book (title front cover back cover illustrations) to engage with text
Examples frac34 Says ldquoLook I got the Three Little Pigsrdquo while pointing at front cover
frac34 Petru uses text illustrations to retell a familiar story to a friend
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Exceeds
Uses parts of book (title front cover back cover illustrations table of contents) to assist in comprehension and use of text Examples frac34 Nancy uses the table of
contents to find information about a fruit bat
frac34 Ayesha uses the front cover to predict what will happen in the story she then uses the illustrations within the story to check her prediction
12
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing Standard Student demonstrates age appropriate writing skills ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Writes letters or letter like shapes
Evident
Reproduces own name andor simple words with most letters correct
Exceeds
Uses some spacing and punctuation in writing attempts
Examples Examples Examples
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 11 Stages of Writing PA Kindergarten Inventory 13
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 12 Writing Process PA Kindergarten Inventory
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 12 Writing Process Standard Student engages in the writing process by choosing a topic of focus and then dictates draws or writes a related story ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) but does not follow through as intended (FOLLOW
THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about but then draws a picture of apple trees
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo but then draws a picture of pizza
Evident
Establishes ldquowhordquo and ldquowhatrdquo a narrative will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes a related story (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Zephyr points to a picture of
Cinderella when asked what she will write about then draws a picture that looks like Cinderella
frac34 Xavier answers the question ldquoWhat is your favorite foodrdquo with ldquocheeseburgerrdquo and then draws a cheeseburger
frac34 Cynthia says she wants to tell a story about her weekend She then dictates ldquoI went to the parkrdquo
Exceeds
Establishes ldquowhatrdquo writing will be about (PLANNING) AND tells
draws or writes using descriptive words and specific details (FOLLOW THROUGH)
Examples frac34 Jasper dictates a detailed
story about his visit to the zoo He includes descriptions of a lion elephant and monkeys
frac34 Deborah draws a storyboard of her summer vacation Each picture includes several details
14
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 13 Expressive Language Standard Student expresses thoughts feelings and ideas speaking clearly enough to be understood by most audiences ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Speakssigns simple sentences (2-3 words) that can be understood by those familiar with the childrsquos speech
patterns
Evident
Speakssigns descriptive sentences that can be understood by most
audiences
Exceeds
Connects detailed sentences to expand a thought or idea
Examples frac34 Jesse says ldquoNecessito el banordquo when he needed to use the bathroom
frac34 The substitute teacher indicated she had difficulty understanding Teresarsquos request
frac34 Stanley says ldquoMe do itrdquo
Examples frac34 Brandon said ldquoI was scared
about school but you know itrsquos pretty funrdquo
frac34 Joe signs ldquoI would like more milk please I like chocolate milkrdquo
Examples frac34 Carlton says ldquoI like to play
with Gladys because we both like trains Gladys lets me play with Thomas sometimes I like Percy more because hersquos green Greenrsquos my favorite colorrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 13 Expressive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
15
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
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3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 14 Receptive Language Standard Student acts upon or responds to dominant spoken language showing understanding of intent ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in response to their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Responds appropriately to specific statements (one step directions) andor
questions
Evident
Responds appropriately to simple statements (including two-step
directions) and questions
Exceeds
Responds appropriately to complex statements (including
multi-step directions) and questions
Examples frac34 Throws trash in trash can when asked ldquoWill you please throw this awayrdquo
frac34 Hangs up coat in cubby when asked
frac34 Helen points to the baseball when the teacher asks her what her favorite sport is
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 Bernard brings his friend a
shovel when his friend says he needs something to dig a hole in the sand pit
frac34 Ingrid gets scissors and cuts on the dotted line as instructed by teacher
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
Examples frac34 After an oral telling of a
story Zachariah answers questions about the story using specific details from the story
frac34 Lisa is provided the directions to a new game in her dominant language and follows the directions when playing the game
consider this indicator met if child has hearing deficit and responds to signed language
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 14 Receptive Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
16
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Language and Literacy Development
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication Standard Student participates in collaborative conversations with peers and adults ELLDLL students may exhibit applicable behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Emerging
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
reciprocal conversations of one or two exchanges with familiar adults or
peers
Evident
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar adults or peers
Exceeds
Uses receptive AND expressive language strategies to engage in
extended reciprocal conversations with familiar and unfamiliar adults
or peers Examples Examples Examples frac34 Keon and Janai are eating frac34 Sally enters the classroom and frac34 The farmer at the apple snack Keon says ldquodo you like says ldquoMorning Ms Walker Guess orchard asks if there are any
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
carrotsrdquo Janai responds ldquoyesrdquo Keon says ldquome toordquo
frac34 After bumping into Ryan Tamula signs ldquoIrsquom sorryrdquo Ryan proclaims he is going to tell Mr Klunk Tamula signs ldquoRyan I
what I did last nightrdquo After Ms Walker responds Sally continues saying ldquowe went to the circus and saw clownsrdquo The conversation continues with two more exchanges
frac34 At lunch Erika and Susan
questions JaQuan asks the farmer ldquoHow do you get the apples that are at the top of the treerdquo The farmer responds and JaQuan says ldquothen do you take the apples to the barnrdquo The
necessary support said Irsquom sorryrdquo engage in a conversation with many exchanges in Russian
conversation continues with three more exchanges
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 15 Collaborative Communication PA Kindergarten Inventory
17
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain English Language Arts
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language Standard Student demonstrates command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking (VWXGHQWparaVVKRXOGEHVFRUHGRQWKHLU(QJOLVKSURILFLHQFIRUWKLVLQGLFDWRU
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Communicates in English with single words short memorized phrases or
incomplete sentences
Evident
Communicates in English with complete sentences about a variety of
topics and concepts with limited grammatical errors
Exceeds
Communicates in English with complete sentences that use
increasingly complex vocabulary and sentence structures with limited grammatical errors
Examples frac34 At small group time Christian
glues buttons onto his collage Christian taps Ms McCormick on the arm and says ldquoLookrdquo while pointing to the collage
frac34 On the playground Juan runs up to Mr Bell and points at his untied shoe and says ldquotie shoe tie shoe tie shoerdquo
frac34 In art area Lisa says ldquoNeed paper pleaserdquo
Examples frac34 When Miguel got off of the
school bus he said to the bus driver ldquothanks Mr Dave See you laterrdquo
frac34 Bryson says ldquoWe goed to Hersheypark this weekendrdquo
Examples frac34 During a read aloud Mary exclaims ldquothat bear is humongous He must have eaten a lot of food before hibernatingrdquo
frac34 During lunch Ms Smith asks Jamal ldquowhat kind of sauce is on your sandwichrdquo Jamal replies ldquothis is delicious barbecue saucerdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 16 Conventions of English Language PA Kindergarten Inventory
18
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 17 Counting Standard Student knows the count sequence ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to count to twenty but may skip numbers repeat numbers or
place numbers in an incorrect order
Evident
Counts to 20
Exceeds
Counts past 20
Examples frac34 During circle time Kaden
begins to count his peers ldquo123567911rdquo
frac34 At the math center Bill lines up the unifix cubes and counts them ldquo13446rdquo
Examples frac34 Walking down the steps to the
playground Brayden counts to 20 in Spanish
frac34 In the math center Julia counts out 20 bears to put in her bowl
Examples frac34 While jumping rope on the
playground Susan counts 25 jumps
frac34 While passing out napkins during snack Nykeesha counts out 28 napkins
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 17 Counting PA Kindergarten Inventory
19
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers Standard Student knows number names ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Recognizes and names some numbers
Evident
Recognizes and names numbers 1-10
Exceeds
Recognizes and names numbers 0-20 or above
Examples frac34 Joe chooses a number puzzle
during math time He takes out all of the pieces 1 ndash 10 While assembling the puzzle he identifies1 2 5 and 10 using his dominant language
Examples frac34 While completing a floor
puzzle numbered 1-10 Cindy names the number on each puzzle piece as she places it into the puzzle
frac34 Mary chooses the number 5 from a pile of calendar stickers to label todayrsquos date She has been able to complete this task on other occasions with different numbers
Examples frac34 While playing memory
with cards numbered 0-20 Dwayne and Marie identify all numbers
frac34 Using a number chart posted in the classroom Lydia names numbers 0 ndash 20 in her dominant language during math time
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 18 Naming Numbers PA Kindergarten Inventory
20
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 19 Operations and Algebraic Thinking Standard Student understands addition as putting together and adding to and understands subtraction as taking apart and taking from ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Adds or takes away objects from a group and communicates that the
group has more or has less
Evident
Combines OR separates up to 6 objects AND identifies the number of
objects remaining
Exceeds
Combines OR separates more than 6 objects AND identifies the
number of objects remaining Examples frac34 Steve and Azayah have built a
train track in the block area Steve has two cars on the track and Azayah adds her car and says ldquolook Steve now itrsquos biggerrdquo
frac34 At lunch Paul has serves himself one chicken nugget He then adds two more to his plate and signs ldquomorerdquo ldquo
Examples frac34 Three boats are floating in the
water at the water table Kyan says ldquothere are three boats on the river and here comes the big shiprdquo Kyan adds a big boat to the water and says ldquonow there are four boats on the riverrdquo
frac34 Six children are standing in a hula hoop Two children jump out of the hoop Sara says ldquocuatro amigos salieron (four friends left)rdquo
Examples frac34 Christine is painting at the
easel Christine says ldquoI have four colors on my paper I am adding three more colors Wow now I have 7 colors on my paper ndash it looks like a rainbowrdquo
frac34 During math time Paris labels 5 blue squares with a number 5 card and 4 red squares with a number 4 card Then she places all the squares together and labels them with a number 9 card
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 19 Operational and Algebraic Thinking PA Kindergarten Inventory
21
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes Standard Student identifies shapes ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVbehavior with this necessary support
Emerging
Uses one or more but not all of the following (squares circles triangles
rectangles) to label objects
Evident
Names squares circles triangles AND rectangles
Exceeds
Names squares circles triangles rectangles AND some 3-dimensional shapes (eg hexagons cubes cones cylinders and spheres)
Examples frac34 After taking out all of the
pieces from a shape puzzle Tyran names the circle and the square in his dominant language
frac34 At the art table Becky names the circle and triangle shape cutter
Examples frac34 During small group Brooke
identifies the square circle triangle and rectangle as she removes cut out shapes from her baggie
frac34 David is painting at the easel He paints a triangle square circle and rectangle and correctly names each shape in his dominant language
Examples frac34 Bobby has previously
identified the following shapes square circle triangle and rectangle In the block area Bobby fills a dump truck with cubes cones and cylinders naming each shape as he does so
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 20 Identifying Shapes PA Kindergarten Inventory
22
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 21 Positional Words Standard Student shows understanding of the relative position of objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Follows directions that use positional words
Evident
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position OR order)
Exceeds
Uses appropriate vocabulary to describe the position of objects
(position AND order)
Examples frac34 Sonny places the ball in the
ball bin when asked frac34 Chloe sits next to a classmate
when directed to do so
Examples frac34 Sally places items inside the
dollhouse She says ldquothe refrigerator needs to be next to the stove Thatrsquos what it is like at my houserdquo
frac34 Three children are playing in the block area getting ready for a car race Billy says ldquoI will be first David will be second and Tyrone will be lastrdquo
frac34 Fianne notices an airplane in the sky She says ldquoop (up)rdquo while pointing to the plane
Examples frac34 Tom says ldquoI am the line
leader so I am firstrdquo On another day Tom says ldquoIrsquom going in front of Maryrdquo
frac34 Alexis and Coby are using the flannel board to create a map of the playground Alexis says ldquothe first thing we put on our map is the swings The second thing we need is the sandbox which goes next to the swingsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 21 Positional Words PA Kindergarten Inventory
23
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 22 Measurement Standard Student uses measurable attributes to compare objects ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Uses words that demonstrate an understanding of measureable
attributes
Evident
Compares two objects with a measurable attribute in common
Exceeds
Orders objects with a measurable attribute in common
Examples frac34 Bill makes a road out of wood
blocks and labels it with the corresponding word card in his dominant language for ldquolongrdquo
frac34 Felize comments ldquoThis pumpkin is big and heavyrdquo
Examples frac34 While at the water table Jacob
and Lana have matching cups Jacob fills his container almost full and Lana fills her container half way Jacob points to his cup and signs ldquomorerdquo
frac34 After the teacher records the height of each student for ldquoall about merdquo books he asks them to find a friend who is similar in size Bryson finds Jordan (they both measured 3rsquo 6 ldquo)
Examples frac34 Samantha lines up
stacking cups from smallest to largest
frac34 Olivia says ldquoLetrsquos line up with the shortest in front and the tallest in backrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 22 Measurement PA Kindergarten Inventory
24
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Mathematics
Indicator 23 Data Standard Student classifies counts and compares quantities ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Sorts up to 10 objects using one attribute
Evident
Classifies up to 10 objects using one attribute and determines which category has ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo the
attribute
Exceeds
Classifies up to 10 objects using two attributes and describe results using ldquomore ofrdquoldquoless ofrdquo
Examples frac34 Given a pile of 10 unifix cubes
Len sorts the cubes by color frac34 During science Miguel sorts
the leaves by jagged or smooth edge
Examples frac34 Savannah empties her baggie
of colored apple shapes She sorts the apples according to color and says ldquoI have more red apples than green and there arenrsquot as many green apples as yellow onesrdquo
frac34 When asked in his home language to classify 12 colored disks by color Kelly successfully places discs into groups When asked ldquoque teine masrdquo Kelly points to the group with the most discs
Examples frac34 Jeremiah sorts buttons
into two groups by the number of holes in the button Then Jeremiah sorts the two piles into bigand small buttons resulting in four piles of buttons Jeremiah points to the pile of small two holed buttons and says ldquoThis pile has the most buttonsrdquo
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 23 Data PA Kindergarten Inventory
25
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative Standard Student shows interest in a growing range of topics ideas and tasks ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Demonstrates interest in a particular topic object or experience
Evident
Shows interest in new experiences by watching others handling materials or
asking questions
Exceeds
Uses a variety of strategies to learn more about things of interest
(both familiar and unfamiliar) Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Jackson approaches a familiar frac34 Mrs Henry added turkey frac34 Joyce expresses an interest these behaviors peer takes their hand and basters and remains at the in volcanoes and seeks out
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
walks with them to the reading area
frac34 When the teacher guides Camille to literacy center Camille says ldquobut I want to go to music againrdquo
frac34 Bert chooses to play a familiar
water table modeling how they could be used Shelby approaches and begins experimenting with the turkey basters mimicking what Mrs Henry is doing
frac34 Helen explores the new
books on this topic while at the library
frac34 After engaging with the pumpkins thathad been added to the science center Neil asks the teacher to help him look up more information aboutpumpkins on the
necessary support computer game during center materials that have been computer time added to the science center
Then she asks ldquoWhatrsquos this dordquo
frac34 Kelly creates different configurations of ramps using a variety of materials in the block area
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 24 Curiosity and Initiative PA Kindergarten Inventory
26
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 25 Stages of Play Standard Student uses play to construct knowledge plan and meet goals and negotiate interactions with others ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
Emerging
Acts out familiar scenarios may use materials or objects to represent other
objects
Evident
Acts out a familiar scenario with two or more children assigning andor
assuming roles and discussing actions
Exceeds
Plans and negotiates complex play scenarios that may continue over
several days
Examples Examples Examples these behaviors frac34 On the playground Jan and frac34 On the playground Juan Judy frac34 Using the outdoor climber as
Brandi begin to play beauty and Tino plan a game of a bus Tracey Billy Homer
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
shop Brandi finds a pine cone and begins using it as a hair dryer
frac34 Lynne picks up a block pretending it is a phone and begins speaking in their dominant language
baseball Juan says ldquoI will be the catcher Tino you be the pitcher and Judy can be the batterrdquo
frac34 In the dramatic play area Deb tells Justin ldquoYou be the Dadrdquo and to Christian ldquoyou be the
and Martina pretend they are taking a field trip They assign roles and revisit this scenario over the next few days
frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for a tea party Theycreate invitations and hand them
necessary support babyrdquo Deb says ldquoChristian you are hungry so cry nowrdquo
out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 25 Stages of Play PA Kindergarten Inventory
27
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence Standard Student attends to tasks activities projects and experiences for an extended period of time even if challenging and despite interruptions ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Engages in self-selected activity but becomes distracted or loses interest
without adult encouragement
Evident
Persists in a self-selected activity even in a distracting environment or when
task becomes challenging
Exceeds
Engages in a task that presented a previous challenge OR that was
not self-selected
Examples frac34 Zackary attempts to complete
a puzzle but quickly chooses another activity when he is unable to put the puzzle together
frac34 Louanne moves from activity to activity during choice time without engaging in any activity for a sustained period of time
Examples frac34 Gabby searches for magnetic
letters to spell her name She says ldquothere is no y in hererdquo Gabby goes over to the shelf finds more letters and looks through until she finds a y
frac34 Sebastian continues with his project even after all his classmates have finished and have begun choice time
Examples frac34 After experiencing
difficulty with his coat zipper in the morning Charlie attempts to zip his own coat at the end of the day
frac34 Antoinette persists with a teacher-led reading activity even though it is challenging
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 26 Engagement Attention and Persistence PA Kindergarten Inventory
28
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 27 Task Analysis Standard Student organizes complex information and thought into small steps and goals ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies
1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Completes steps of a simple task provided by adult
Evident
Breaks simple tasks into steps and completes them one at a time
Exceeds
Develops plans for completing tasks by establishing goals and then carries out plans to meet
those goals Examples frac34 Upon arrival completes the
regular morning routine hanging up his coat washing his hands and signing in
Examples frac34 Xavier separates the beads
into piles by color before beginning to place them on the string in a pattern
frac34 Marsha explains the daily routine to the substitute teacher
Examples frac34 Cindy and Oscar plan for
a tea party Oscar says ldquowe need to make invitations to invite our friendsrdquo They create invitations and hand them out to other students The next day Oscar says ldquoItrsquos time for the tea partyrdquo And he and a few classmates play tea party
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 27 Task Analysis PA Kindergarten Inventory
29
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Approaches to Learning
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving Standard Student attempts to accomplish challenging tasks by employing different strategies as needed ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Attempts to solve simple problems using trial and error OR by imitating a strategy used by an adult or peer
Evident
Attempts to solve problems in more than one-way recognizing when help
is needed
Exceeds
Determines why an attempt was unsuccessful and experiments with
alternate strategies
Examples frac34 Zach watches another child
use a stick to dig a hole in the sandbox using a stick and then tries that on his own
frac34 Nellie uses trial and error to complete a puzzle
Examples frac34 After several attempts to
build a block structure independently Levi asks a peer to hold the base while he secures the top section with tape
frac34 After listening to a social story Ingrid provides three different solutions to the problem presented in the story
Examples frac34 After attempting to build a
block structure Nikki says ldquothis block is too small to be at the bottom It makes it too wigglyrdquo She then chooses a larger block for the base
frac34 When a ball gets stuck in a tree Trisha unsuccessfully tries to knock it down with a tennis ball Oliver noticing runs to get the soccer ball He says ldquoMas grande (bigger)rdquo as he hands it to Trisha
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 28 Reasoning and Problem Solving PA Kindergarten Inventory
30
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
32
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 29 Control and Coordinationndash Fine Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination strength and muscle control when manipulating small objects or tools ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs
Emerging
Explores and manipulates large objects using both hands
Evident
Explores and manipulates smaller objects using hands fingers and wrists
Exceeds
Shows dexterity and detail in fine motor movements requiring
increasing finger strength and control Examples Examples Examples
significant support to achieve frac34 Sarah uses a handled-dough frac34 James uses scissors to snip frac34 At the art center Roberto these behaviors
Students receiving
cutter to cut out a circle pressing down with both hands
frac34 Talia pulls apart large
paper into smaller pieces frac34 During center time Marquita
strings large-holed beads onto a string shoelace
chooses a cutting exercise and is able to cut a straight line a zig zag line and cuts out a circle while staying on the line
frac34 Winnie makes a bracelet using accommodations provided as part interlocking blocks when frac34 Carrie writes and draws small-holed beads and fishing of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV
cleaning up after math time frac34 In the sand table Jeremiah
adds water to the sand He pushes the sand to form a
awkwardly when using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Michelle buttons her coat independently
line frac34 Jolie writes and draws
accurately using an appropriate pencil grip
frac34 Eric zips his pants and buckles necessary support mountain his belt after using the
restroom frac34 Christopher demonstrates that
he can independently tie his shoes
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
Indicator 29 Control and Coordination ndash Fine Motor PA Kindergarten Inventory
31
Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
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Domain Health Wellness and Physical Development
Indicator 30 Control and Coordination ndash Gross Motor Standard Student demonstrates coordination of body movements ELLDLL students may exhibit behavioral indicators in their dominant language or through non-language based strategies 1 Indicate the developmental skill level the child has mastered
Not Yet Evident
Student rarely or never exhibits the behaviors listed under the other scoring categories OR needs significant support to achieve
these behaviors
Students receiving accommodations provided as part of his or her IEP504 plan should be scored under the scoring category which reflects the VWXGHQWparaVEHKDYLRUZLWKWKLV necessary support
Emerging
Performs basic movements with confidence and ease
Evident
Performs a variety of complex movement skills with confidence and
ease
Exceeds
Participates in movement sequences that combine a variety
of skills
Examples frac34 Cindy jumps from one carpet
square to another frac34 Brian kicks the ball from a
stationary position frac34 Kiki throws a ball to her peer frac34 Nancy navigates her
wheelchair through the classroom
Examples frac34 When Carlos throws the
baseball he steps forward with one foot and follows through with the throw
frac34 Linda demonstrates she is able to go up and down stairs alternating feet without holding on to the rail or the wall
frac34 Jeremiah runs and kicks the ball
Examples frac34 While playing hopscotch
Jaraz jumps on the appropriate squares using both one and two feet
frac34 Patrice is able to use her legs and body to swing independently
frac34 Todd completes an obstacle course with ease
2 Record evidence for this rating here (optional)
3 Unable to determine a skill level Please explain _________________________________________________________________
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