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3. 3 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. Today’s Agenda: TAG TEKScore Forms Generator DMAC Academy

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5. 5 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. Free Tools & Resources Don’t forget to access training materials online Training Handouts PDF Help Manuals Webinars & Tutorials Email cbarton@esc7.net to be added to the DMAC listserv to receive important updatescbarton@esc7.net

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7. 7 Primary Features New STAAR features Create custom assessments Approximately 30,000 test items TAG items reviewed and approved by content specialists Personalize items and graphics for your district Print crisp, clear test items CSCOPE assessments available to CSCOPE districts Seamless integration with TEKScore Tool for RTI & targeted STAAR reviews Archival database for released TEA items District level database for testing items TAG

8. 8 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. What’s New? TAG items with STAAR Rigor STAAR released items DMAC Resources New Genres TAG New for STAAR Ways to increase Rigor of existing TAG items Add a process skill to item or extra information Create questions that involve multiple steps to solve Change the cognitive level Change response type

9. 9 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. Best Practices Start with creating a new test Split training into two parts (Creating a Test/Adding Items) Remember to utilize a consistent naming convention for tests If you use TEKScore, remember to share your test Preview passages and all related items I do, WE do, YOU do strategy Use for differentiated assessments DMAC Click-n-Go Resource Cards TAG

10. 10 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. Troubleshooting Export test into Microsoft Word Formatting in Word Viewing/printing graphics on a test Print layout vs. web layout Previewing Filters TAG

11. 11 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. Total Integration & Improving Instruction TAG and TEKScore are complementary applications that allow you to quickly create test keys in TAG and move them to TEKScore Create progress monitoring assessments to support RtI, PGP, and SSI plans Utilize State Assessment, TPRI, and TejasLEE data to create targeted assessments to improve instructions TAG

12. 12 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TAG – Creating Tests Using the Application: Navigating TAG List of tests page Creating a new test with new STAAR filters Establishing Print Settings Exporting tests to Microsoft Word or Clipboard

13. 13 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TAG – Creating Tests What kind of tests can you create? Customized District Test CSCOPE unit assessments TEA Released Test - Bundled Targeted Skills Assessments

14. 14 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TAG – Creating Tests List of Tests Select the List icon to view all tests that have been created Use Test Type drop down to identify bundled tests (TEA-User-District-CSCOPE) - far-right on the tool bar Utilize drop down menus to further narrow list of tests (i.e., Test Name, Content Area, Courses, and Keywords)

15. 15 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TAG – Creating Tests List of Tests Edit test Preview test Print test Key for test Copy/ duplicate test Delete test Edit test Preview test Print test Key for test Copy/ duplicate test Delete test

16. 16 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TAG – Creating Tests Creating Tests Click on new icon Type Name *required - (i.e., year-content-grade-teacher) Type Directions and Keyword(s) if desired Click save icon Click share checkbox to share your test with others in the district -- TEKScore

17. 17 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TAG – Creating Tests Creating Tests Click to add test items Choose Content Area and Course from drop down; click apply Select filter to add additional selection criteria for items. (not required) Utilize Column Headings drop down filters and sort features Use the reset icon to take off all filters.

18. 18 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TAG – Creating Tests Creating Tests Viewing Pages: Use number of pages/page size at bottom left (1) Viewing Individual Items: - Bolded Items - Mouse Over Feature: SE’s and Description - Select items - Preview icon: Preview multiple items or a single item - Choose to save or not to save previewed items to test (2) 1 1 2 2

19. 19 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TAG – Creating Tests Creating Tests Selecting Individual Items: Check box to left of item(s) (1) Save icon at the top of page. Preview icon Edit icon Number icon Add icon Filter icon Reset icon List icon at top of page returns user to the List of tests page 1 1

20. 20 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TAG – Creating Tests Printing Tests  Search for created test using filters  Settings icon  Print icon  Html icon  Word icon  Click View and Print Layout for a full page view of your test  Format test as desired (change page breaks, title, spacing, etc.)  Save and Print  Clipboard Option  Help icon for useful tips

21. 21 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TAG – Adding Items Using the Application: Icons in TAG Adding items without graphics Adding items with graphics Navigating list of items page

22. 22 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TAG – Adding Items Icons in TAG Select the Help icon for tips about the features for the Add new item page. Select the List icon to return to the List of Items page. Select the New icon to add an additional item to the bank. Select the Save icon to save all changes for the item. It is very important to save all entries and changes to the item. The Preview icon will not be available until the user creates an item and saves the information.

23. 23 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TAG – Adding Items Adding New Items (Without Graphics) Click on Items from the navigation bar When a Pop-up Filter box appears, enter content and course, click apply Click New icon to open the Add new item page Complete fields under General Tab. An “*” denotes required fields. Click Save after completing fields.

24. 24 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TAG – Adding Items General Tab Fields Description * Content Area * Course * Question Type Note Keyword(s) Share item with other district users Print responses in two columns? Language Item Type Click more fields

25. 25 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TAG – Adding Items Student Expectations Click the edit icon SE Year and SE Course Select SE using add icon Dual code SE using add icon

26. 26 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TAG – Adding Items New Items – Question Tab Enter question in text box Enter Responses Related- None, passage, graphic Correct Response Click save Description (auto populates)

27. 27 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TAG – Adding Items Adding & Inserting Items – With Graphics Complete General tab Complete Question tab Text Editor box Full-Screen Mode Upload Graphic Icon Insert Graphic Icon Save

28. 28 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TAG – Adding Items List of Items Page Click List from List top navigation bar Filter icon and filter using column headers Edit icon Preview icon Duplicate icon Delete icon

29. 29 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. Q&A/Suggestions

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31. 31 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. Primary Features CSCOPE, TAG and TEA released test keys included Access to historical documents Pre-code answer documents Scan and score benchmark and local assessments online Create district, campus, and individual student reports from benchmarking data Immediate feedback to drive instructional decisions TEKScore

32. 32 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. What’s New? New look for Test Keys Setting up Test Keys New look for Test List page (filters) New Reports TEKScore New for STAAR Readiness/Supporting Standards & Process Skills available in Key Dual-coding of items Reports to reflect STAAR standards New for STAAR

33. 33 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. Best Practices Training Tip: “Begin with the end in mind” (e.g., assessment calendar) Training Tip: Simulate benchmarking process from start to finish Training Tip: Design training based on audience (instructional vs. technical) Create a numbering convention for test keys in your district (e.g., General Ed 01, 11, 21, 31, etc.; Special Ed 02,12, 22, 32, etc.) TEKScore

34. 34 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. Troubleshooting Completing ALL tabs when creating a NEW Test Key Changes made to Test Key Coded against wrong Test Key Scoring through history Open ended responses Griddables & Rubrics Dual Coding TEKScore

35. 35 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. Total Integration & Improving Instruction Analyze data to support PGP, RtI, and SSI plans Utilize data results to create differentiated assessments in TAG Real-time data for all stakeholders to inform decisions and instruction Leverage data from TEKScore to support PDAS and SIP planning TEKScore

36. 36 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TEKScore Using the Application: Navigating TEKScore Creating Test Keys Pre-coding forms Scanning documents Viewing documents Generate Reports (Instructional, Trend, and Student)

37. 37 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TEKScore Navigating TEKScore Scan, score, and generate reports on local assessment data Two facets of TEKScore application:  Technology (e.g., test keys, pre-coding, and scanning)  Data Analysis (e.g., documents and reports) Creating Test Keys Creating original test key Copying test key (State Assessment, TAG, CSCOPE, or TEKScore tests)

38. 38 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TEKScore Pre-coding Forms Select Teacher(s) and Students to be tested Install Adobe Flash Player, if needed Align STAAR and/or TAKS forms Print forms

39. 39 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TEKScore Scanning Documents Install and configure computer with scanner Choose form type (STAAR or TAKS) Scan documents Score documents Evaluate documents for errors “Score Documents” (Green check on top-right)

40. 40 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TEKScore Viewing Documents Search for documents previously scanned Review scanned documents Manually Entering Documents Document – New Make Selections Enter student responses Save

41. 41 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TEKScore Instructional Reports Reports can be generated at District, Campus, Teacher, and Student levels to summarize local data for Administrators Reports can be generated at Teacher, Class, and Student levels for more in-depth student analysis for Users Reports can be generated by creating a custom Search New Features - Readiness/Supporting Standards, Process Skills, and STAAR Reports (including level of concern maps)

42. 42 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TEKScore Trend Reports Reports can be generated at District, Campus, and Teacher levels to trend local assessment data by district and campus level users Reports can be generated at Campus and Teacher levels to trend local assessment data by Teachers

43. 43 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. TEKScore Student Reports Reports can be generated individually or by custom student groups Student progress report(s) reflect state assessment results and local assessment history Student reports can be generated to show progress by Subject

44. 44 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. Q&A/Suggestions

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46. 46 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. Primary Features Create custom forms Publish/Un-publish Approval Path Saves Automatically Reporting Capability Customizable Settings Attach forms to other DMAC applications FormWorks™

47. 47 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. What’s New? Everything No cost for the 2012-2013 school year FormWorks™

48. 48 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. Best Practices Training Tip: “Begin with the end in mind” (e.g., what kind of data is to be collected with this form) Training Tip: Simulate creating a form and attaching it to another DMAC application (i.e., custom walk-through form for PDAS) Training Tip: Design training based on audience (creating forms vs. completing forms) FormWorks™

49. 49 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. Troubleshooting To be determined when we launch it for all users FormWorks™

50. 50 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. Total Integration & Improving Instruction Attach forms to various DMAC applications such as PDAS, RtI, Student Portfolio Utilize data generated by reports to inform decision making process (i.e., professional development needs based on custom walk-through data) Reduction in the use of paper forms reduces expenses and increases efficiency FormWorks™

51. 51 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. Using the Application: Forms Templates Reports Settings FormWorks™

52. 52 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. Forms Users complete forms and review forms for approval Navigate list of available forms as well as saved forms and received forms Users will be able to send forms with an approval path to the next reviewer in the path FormWorks™

53. 53 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. Templates Users create forms with drag and drop fields Drop down lists can be populated by the user View, edit and delete form templates from the list FormWorks™

54. 54 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. Reports Reports are based on the types of fields selected for the form template Text boxes are the most difficult data to report FormWorks™

55. 55 © 2012 by Region 7 Education Service Center. All Rights Reserved. Settings Y/N Approval Path End of Approval Path FormWorks™

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