Initial Placement Motion (IPM) Experience for K-8
Overview of the Adaptive IPM Experience
The Initial Placement Measure (IPM) experience for learners in grades K-8 provides a consistent and adaptive learning assessment. The process ensures that students are placed at the appropriate learning level by completing two key components: Part 1 (Word Reading) and Part 2 (Comprehension). This two-part structure helps tailor learning pathways based on individual performance.
Part 1 (P1): Word Reading Component
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Questions: The P1 component contains questions displayed in random order, with answer options randomized as well.
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Starting Level: Students begin at their enrolled grade level (or an assigned starting level).
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Assessment Flow: Students must complete the Word Reading questions before moving to the Part 2 component.
P1 Adaptive Movements
After completing a P1 set, the system will determine the student's movement within the level hierarchy based on their score. The adaptive movements occur based on the number of correct answers.
The process is repeated until the student reaches the P1 exit state. Once the student exits Part 1, they proceed to the Part 2 comprehension component.
Part 2 (P2): Comprehension Component
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The P2 component contains a set of questions assessing comprehension.
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Starting Level: The first P2 set is determined by the exit level from P1.
P2 Adaptive Movements
The system uses two adaptive processes depending on the student’s P1 performance:
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Process A: If the student’s P1 exit level is less than or equal to their starting level, adaptive movements will judge movement based upon student’s correct answers.
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Process B: If the student’s P1 exit level is higher than their starting level, adaptive movements will be based upon the student's correct answer.
This process repeats until the student reaches one of the P2 exit states. Once the P2 component is completed, the student is assigned a level for the post-IPM instructional model, which serves as their starting point for further explicit instruction.
Key Points to Remember
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The IPM process is adaptive, continually adjusting based on student performance.
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P1 focuses on Word Reading while P2 assesses Comprehension.
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Exit states in both P1 and P2 ensure that students are placed at an appropriate level for future learning.
This IPM approach provides a consistent experience across K-8, ensuring every student is given the opportunity to start at the level most suitable for their skills and knowledge.