Benchmark assessment data generated from the Edusoft Assessment Management System is a powerful tool for informing classroom instruction, and ensuring that the educational needs of students are met. Teachers and administrators are encouraged to discuss assessment results at department meetings, grade level meetings, or individual professional development meetings. Teachers that share successful teaching methods and brainstorm ideas for future development together save valuable planning and instructional time and resources. With so many different Edusoft reporting options, sometimes it can be confusing to determine which reports to print. To assist you in planning for meetings and data discussions, we’ve outline suggested report options for a variety of school-based meetings including the individual student.

Benchmark assessment data generated from the Edusoft Assessment Management System is a powerful tool for informing classroom instruction, and ensuring that the educational needs of students are met. Teachers and administrators are encouraged to discuss assessment results at department meetings, grade level meetings, or individual professional development meetings. Teachers that share successful teaching methods and brainstorm ideas for future development together save valuable planning and instructional time and resources. With so many different Edusoft reporting options, sometimes it can be confusing to determine which reports to print. To assist you in planning for meetings and data discussions, we’ve outline suggested report options for a variety of school-based meetings including the individual student. I’ve got the data, so now what?

Grade level meetings provide the opportunity for teachers to review and discuss school-wide trends in academic performance. Utilizing assessment data from Edusoft Benchmark Reports, Teachers can identify common misconceptions and error patterns for an entire grade level, as well as common strengths. When teachers discuss assessment results as a group, they have the opportunity to share successful teaching methods, and to brainstorm ideas for grade level intervention.

Prior to the meeting  Teachers should have the opportunity to review assessment results for their own classes prior to the Grade Level Meeting. Teachers identify areas of strength and weakness in their own classes. Teachers who reflect on their own data prior to the grade level meeting will be more prepared to share the successful teaching methods that they have used in their own classrooms to enhance student performance on specific standards.

Prior to the meeting  Teachers should have the opportunity to review assessment results for their own classes prior to the Grade Level Meeting. Teachers identify areas of strength and weakness in their own classes. Teachers who reflect on their own data prior to the grade level meeting will be more prepared to share the successful teaching methods that they have used in their own classrooms to enhance student performance on specific standards. During the meeting  As a group, teachers can share common area strengths and challenges. This is also a good opportunity for teachers to set goals as a group, and to identify areas of potential professional development. Using the Grade Level Data Analysis form can assist in setting goals for future instruction.

Prior to the meeting  Teachers should have the opportunity to review assessment results for their own classes prior to the Grade Level Meeting. Teachers identify areas of strength and weakness in their own classes. Teachers who reflect on their own data prior to the grade level meeting will be more prepared to share the successful teaching methods that they have used in their own classrooms to enhance student performance on specific standards. During the meeting  As a group, teachers can share common area strengths and challenges. This is also a good opportunity for teachers to set goals as a group, and to identify areas of potential professional development. Using the Grade Level Data Analysis form can assist in setting goals for future instruction. After the meeting  Teachers could report on the progress of reaching their goals at future meetings, as well as work together to share teaching methods, materials and strategies. Follow-up Professional Development activities should be planned and implemented.

Performance Band Report This report is created for the Entire Group. The report helps to facilitate a conversation about how students performed on the assessment overall and how the students performed as a group on each standard. Performance Band Report This report is created for the Entire Group. The report helps to facilitate a conversation about how students performed on the assessment overall and how the students performed as a group on each standard. When would I use this report?

The Item Response Report allows teachers to review each individual student's performance on an assessment, as well as look for response patterns for their students as a group. Teachers are able to determine how the error patterns of their students correlate to those of the entire group taking the assessment. Additionally, teachers can see which questions were aligned to which standards, and drill down to analyze a student’s performance on all aspects of a standard Item Response Report The Item Response Report is designed to allow teachers to review which individual student’s performance on an assessment, as well as look for response patterns for a group of students. The report displays answer choices for each item on the assessment, for misconceptions and error patterns for an entire group. These reports may be generated for all students in a particular group, or for individual class periods. There are several sorting options that help pinpoint areas of challenge for students. The entire report can be sorted by name or performance. Question data can be viewed in numerical order, sorted by standards or sorted by Question Group. Item Response Report The Item Response Report is designed to allow teachers to review which individual student’s performance on an assessment, as well as look for response patterns for a group of students. The report displays answer choices for each item on the assessment, for misconceptions and error patterns for an entire group. These reports may be generated for all students in a particular group, or for individual class periods. There are several sorting options that help pinpoint areas of challenge for students. The entire report can be sorted by name or performance. Question data can be viewed in numerical order, sorted by standards or sorted by Question Group.

1. Get together with a small team 2. As you share your findings - have one person record the findings on the Grade Level Data Analysis Activity sheet.

1. Get together with a small team 2. As you share your findings - have one person record the findings on the Grade Level Data Analysis Activity sheet.

Meetings between teachers and administrators provide the opportunity for teachers to reflect on their own teaching practices, and to set teaching goals for future curriculum units. Teachers can use the data to identify the strengths of their own students, as well as common misconceptions and error patterns. Discussing assessment results individually with a mentor or administrator gives teachers the opportunity to identify their own successful teaching methods, and to pinpoint areas needed for professional development.

Prior to the meeting:  Teachers should have the opportunity to review assessment results for their own classes prior an individual meeting. Teachers could complete the Assessment Reflection form to identify areas of strength and weakness in their own class. Teachers who reflect on their own data prior to the meeting will be more prepared to share the successful teaching methods that they have used in their own classrooms to enhance student performance on specific standards.

Prior to the meeting:  Teachers should have the opportunity to review assessment results for their own classes prior an individual meeting. Teachers could complete the Assessment Reflection form to identify areas of strength and weakness in their own class. Teachers who reflect on their own data prior to the meeting will be more prepared to share the successful teaching methods that they have used in their own classrooms to enhance student performance on specific standards. During the meeting:  During the meeting, the Assessment Reflection form could be used to discuss ideas for future lesson planning and professional development.

Prior to the meeting:  Teachers should have the opportunity to review assessment results for their own classes prior an individual meeting. Teachers could complete the Assessment Reflection form to identify areas of strength and weakness in their own class. Teachers who reflect on their own data prior to the meeting will be more prepared to share the successful teaching methods that they have used in their own classrooms to enhance student performance on specific standards. During the meeting:  During the meeting, the Assessment Reflection form could be used to discuss ideas for future lesson planning and professional development. After the meeting:  Teachers could report on the progress of reaching their goals at future meetings, as well as work together to share teaching methods, materials and strategies. Follow-up Professional Development activities should be planned and implemented.

Class List Report Printing a Class List Report for a teacher, sorted by each period taught, allows teachers to see how students in his/her classes performed on the assessment both overall, and on the standards. Teachers can use the Class List Report to look for common challenge areas according to the specific state standards. Class List Report Printing a Class List Report for a teacher, sorted by each period taught, allows teachers to see how students in his/her classes performed on the assessment both overall, and on the standards. Teachers can use the Class List Report to look for common challenge areas according to the specific state standards.

Meeting with Students Individual meetings between teachers and students provide the opportunity for students to reflect on their own knowledge and test taking practices. Students should be given the opportunity to reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses and to be encouraged to take ownership of their own learning.

Meeting with Students Individual meetings between teachers and students provide the opportunity for students to reflect on their own knowledge and test taking practices. Students should be given the opportunity to reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses and to be encouraged to take ownership of their own learning. Meeting with Parents Periodic Assessment Data is one of many tools available for teachers to use to measure progress throughout the school year. By sharing assessment data with parents, in conjunction with other classroom measures, teachers are able to paint a complete picture of a student’s strengths and weaknesses. Assessment data can be communicated through letters and reports sent home to parents, or discussed at parent—teacher meetings.

Meeting with Students Individual meetings between teachers and students provide the opportunity for students to reflect on their own knowledge and test taking practices. Students should be given the opportunity to reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses and to be encouraged to take ownership of their own learning. Meeting with Parents Periodic Assessment Data is one of many tools available for teachers to use to measure progress throughout the school year. By sharing assessment data with parents, in conjunction with other classroom measures, teachers are able to paint a complete picture of a student’s strengths and weaknesses. Assessment data can be communicated through letters and reports sent home to parents, or discussed at parent—teacher meetings.

Prior to the Meeting  Distribute individual Performance Band Report or Student Performance Report to each student, with the Data Label.

Prior to the Meeting  Distribute individual Performance Band Report or Student Performance Report to each student, with the Data Label.  Collect assessment data as well as other measures of student progress.

Prior to the Meeting  Distribute individual Performance Band Report or Student Performance Report to each student, with the Data Label.  Collect assessment data as well as other measures of student progress. During the Meeting  During an individual conference with each student, the teacher and the student discuss setting learning goals.

Prior to the Meeting  Distribute individual Performance Band Report or Student Performance Report to each student, with the Data Label.  Collect assessment data as well as other measures of student progress. During the Meeting  During an individual conference with each student, the teacher and the student discuss setting learning goals.  Discuss the individual Performance Band Report, and point out the student’s strengths. Discuss any links between the periodic assessment data and other classroom methods. Outline challenge areas for the student and share ideas and materials that can be used at home.

Prior to the Meeting  Distribute individual Performance Band Report or Student Performance Report to each student, with the Data Label.  Collect assessment data as well as other measures of student progress. During the Meeting  During an individual conference with each student, the teacher and the student discuss setting learning goals.  Discuss the individual Performance Band Report, and point out the student’s strengths. Discuss any links between the periodic assessment data and other classroom methods. Outline challenge areas for the student and share ideas and materials that can be used at home. After the Meeting  Have students look back on their goals periodically and measure their own progress. Students could write about this experience in a reflection journal, or in other classroom activities.

Prior to the Meeting  Distribute individual Performance Band Report or Student Performance Report to each student, with the Data Label.  Collect assessment data as well as other measures of student progress. During the Meeting  During an individual conference with each student, the teacher and the student discuss setting learning goals.  Discuss the individual Performance Band Report, and point out the student’s strengths. Discuss any links between the periodic assessment data and other classroom methods. Outline challenge areas for the student and share ideas and materials that can be used at home. After the Meeting  Have students look back on their goals periodically and measure their own progress. Students could write about this experience in a reflection journal, or in other classroom activities.  Continue the communication with parents. Send home data about subsequent projects, tests, and periodic assessments. Schedule follow- up meetings if necessary.

Student Performance Report The Student Performance Report is the most comprehensive report for viewing student assessment data. Teachers can create individual student reports that display information from Teacher Tools tests, State assessment and Benchmark assessment data. Use this report if you to discuss student progress on more than one assessment.

Student Performance Report The Student Performance Report is the most comprehensive report for viewing student assessment data. Teachers can create individual student reports that display information from Teacher Tools tests, State assessment and Benchmark assessment data. Use this report if you to discuss student progress on more than one assessment. Benchmark Data Labels Data labels display a list of questions that a student missed and a list of concept areas needing attention. Data labels can assist a student in reviewing missed assessment items, and for setting future learning goals. Data labels can assist parents in understanding the specific area(s) where their child is struggling

Performance Band Report Serves as a starting point for looking at both overall and per standard performance.

Performance Band Report Serves as a starting point for looking at both overall and per standard performance. Item Response Report The Item Response Report allows teachers to review each individual student's performance on an assessment, as well as look for response patterns for their students as a group

Performance Band Report Serves as a starting point for looking at both overall and per standard performance. Item Response Report The Item Response Report allows teachers to review each individual student's performance on an assessment, as well as look for response patterns for their students as a group Class List Report Teachers can look to see how each of their periods performed in comparison to their other periods, and in comparison to the overall groups of students who took the assessment.

Performance Band Report Serves as a starting point for looking at both overall and per standard performance. Item Response Report The Item Response Report allows teachers to review each individual student's performance on an assessment, as well as look for response patterns for their students as a group Class List Report Teachers can look to see how each of their periods performed in comparison to their other periods, and in comparison to the overall groups of students who took the assessment. Student Performance Report The Student Performance Report is the most comprehensive report for viewing student assessment data. Teachers can create individual student reports that display information from Teacher Tools tests, State assessment and Benchmark assessment data. Use this report if you to discuss student progress on more than one assessment.

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