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2 Learnia: A Powerful Online Formative Assessment System Aligned to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (at the Cumulative Progress Indicator level)
Copyright © 2006 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. 3 Flexible Implementation Districts are encouraged to test all grades all subjects all students. But… Districts can implement Learnia at the level they need.
Copyright © 2006 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. 4 Flexible System Allows for assessments to be taken: – Online – Paper-pencil with local scanning – Paper-pencil with key entry – Integrated with iRespond handheld devices
Copyright © 2006 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. 5 Formative Power Learnia Classviews benchmarks allows districts to get a snap shot of student progress towards CPIs. Learnia item bank allows teachers to truly do ongoing formative assessment.
Copyright © 2006 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. 6 Quality Content 2 forms of Learnia Classviews Benchmark Assessments (G3-8) in Reading and Math Full Item Bank (ClassLinks) containing items in the following areas: – Math and Reading (G3-8) – Science (G4&8) – Writing (G3-8) – 10 prompts per grade
Copyright © 2006 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. 7 State Benchmark ClassViews™ Benchmark Key FeatureAccountability Snapshot PurposeReports proficiency on assessments aligned with NJCCCS Content AreasReading & Mathematics Grades3-8 Number of Forms (tests) 2 Forms Length of FormBetween items per form About 2-6 open-ended (SCR & ER – in Math) items per form Administration TimeApproximately minutes
Copyright © 2006 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. 8 Instructional Benchmark Item Bank ClassLinks™ Item Bank Key FeatureAnswer Choice Rationale PurposeDiagnose student strengths and weaknesses Content AreasReading(G3-8), Math(G3-8), Science(G4&8), Writing(G3-8) Content #s5 items per Assessable CPIs Number of Forms (tests) To be determined by educator Length of FormTo be determined by educator Administration Time To be determined by educator
Copyright © 2006 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. 9 Supports Your Instruction Integrates Data into the Instructional Process. Allows for Differentiated Instruction & Planning. Monitors Student Progress Toward Proficiency on NJ Standards.
Copyright © 2006 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. 10 Powerful Reporting System Provides Valid and Reliable Reports including: – NCLB Disaggregation – Standards-Based Reports – District, Schools, Teacher, Student, and Parent Reports – Patented Answer Rationale with Item Bank Items
Copyright © 2006 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. 11 Learnia Demonstration
Copyright © 2006 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. 12 To Access Report Assessments need to be Complete From the Main View, click Report Results Select type of report – Data Mining – District, School, Group, Students Reports – Batched Reports
Copyright © 2006 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. 13 Reports
Copyright © 2006 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. 18 Start with an Overview Data Mining – Proficiency by Test District/School Reports – Standard Analysis
Copyright © 2006 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. 21 Go Deeper into Standards Data Mining – Proficiency by Standard District/School Reports – Standard Analysis Group Reports – Proficiency Level – Targeted Needs
Groups students that performed less than proficient
Copyright © 2006 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. 26 Look at Responses District/School/Group Reports – Item Analysis – Item Rationale
Copyright © 2006 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. 29 Look Closer at Students Data Mining – Student Proficiency List Student Report Reports – Home Report
Copyright © 2006 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. 33 Report Review Overview – Proficiency by Test – Standard Analysis Standards – Proficiency by Standard – Standard Analysis – Proficiency Level – Targeted Needs Responses – Item Analysis – Item Rationale Students – Student Proficiency List – Home Report
Copyright © 2006 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. 34 Talk about Learnia Data at a Data Meeting Meet regularly to discuss data and instruction Bring together grade level teams to discuss what is happening in the classroom Designate a data facilitator for each meeting – a lead teacher, administrator, instructional leader, or special ed teacher
Copyright © 2006 by Harcourt Assessment, Inc. 35 What to look for in your data meeting Areas of strength Areas of weakness Identify at risk students Discuss instructional strategies Share ideas, strategies, and discuss intervention plans
Identified Strengths
Identified Weaknesses