Author Archives: canoemoore

Poem for Wilder Research librarians

Posted on July 16, 2008 by canoemoore

At Wilder Research, we promote evidence-based practices that support the foundation’s mission: To promote the social welfare of persons resident or located in the greater Saint Paul metropolitan area by all appropriate means… without regard to, or discrimination on account … Continue reading →

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Namekagon and St. Croix trip

Posted on July 6, 2008 by canoemoore

We canoed the Namekagon and St. Croix rivers over Memorial Day weekend. Our friends Stephanie and John and Lori and Carl accompanied Amy and me. We covered about 45 miles over three days, a pace similar to our trip on … Continue reading →

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Retrospective pretest posttest

Posted on July 2, 2008 by canoemoore

“What is a retrospective pretest posttest?” You are not alone in wondering. I belong to the American Evaluation Association and subscribe to the EVALTALK listserv where members routinely enquire about this method. A retrospective pretest posttest is a type of … Continue reading →

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Mapping with R: Third grade proficiency gaps in 2007

Posted on April 24, 2008 by canoemoore

Here are some new maps displaying math and reading achievement gaps in early elementary school, suggesting disparities at kindergarten entry. I will write more on these in a later post. Click on the thumbnails below to see full maps:

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Spring break canoe trip

Posted on April 19, 2008 by canoemoore

Amy and I canoed the Buffalo National River in Arkansas over spring break–three nights, three days, 45 miles. I highly recommend it. The Buffalo offers beautiful limestone-tinted water, huge cliffs, manageable rapids, and wildlife galore. It’s also 12 hours south … Continue reading →