R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s R e p o r t Overview The Universal Screener assessment is used to identify readiness for on-grade level instruction. It is typically administered at the beginning of the school year; though it may also be used on an ongoing basis as part of an RtI model. The assessments are composed of Math and Reading/Language Arts and are developed for each grade level, K-10. To identify readiness, they include multiple grade levels to allow sufficient reach to identify student weaknesses. For grades 2 and above, approximately 50% of the test content is from the target grade, 25% from one grade below and 25% from two grades below. The kindergarten assessment has two different forms reflecting earlier and later kindergarten content, given the rapid development at that level. The test contains 20 35 items; it does not bookmark and thus must be completed in one sitting. Questions are not randomized to allow the teacher to read the assessment aloud as needed. As a formal assessment, proper test administration measures must be taken. Personalized Learning When assigning a Universal Screener, you have the option of activating the personalized learning option. By selecting YES for this option, Classworks will will assign a Skills Snapshot (SS) assessment for any KEY strands that have a scaled score BELOW the target expected for the testing window in which the test was administered. NOTE: The Skills Snapshot assessments will not generate immediately. They will generate overnight and will be available to the student the following day (see Universal Screener Job Aid for more information). The Skills Snapshot assessment uses questions from the quick quizzes to determine which skills within the key strand the student needs remediation on. An instructional learning path (ILP) is automatically generated upon completion of the SS, assigning work for only the skills the student is weak in (see Skills Snapshot Job Aid for more information). To view the Skills Snapshot(s) assigned to each student, click on the View Results link for each student (see Monitor Assessments Job Aid). 2013 Curriculum Advantage User Training 1
5.3.2 C L A S S W O R K S J O B A I D RtI Report The RtI (Response to Intervention) report is used to view student results from a specific administration of the Universal Screener. From its results, you can identify students requiring further evaluation and potential intervention as part of the RtI process. Results are based upon common vertical scaled scores. Select Tab The report can be generated from one of 3 tabs: Classes tab Classes > Assessment sub tab Reports tab Classes Tab: Select Class & Create Report From the Classes Tab: 1 Place a check beside the appropriate class or classes. 2 Click the Create Report button. 3 Proceed to 4 on page 5. 2 User Training 2013 Curriculum Advantage
Classes > Assessment Sub Tab: Select Assessment & Create Report From the Classes > Assessment Sub Tab: 1 Place a check beside the appropriate Universal Screener assessment or assessments. Note: Click the + to expand the assessment to select/deselect individual students if desired. 2 Click the Create Report button. 3 Proceed to 8 on page 6. Reports Tab: Select Who To Report On From the Reports Tab: 1 Click the Create Report button. 2013 Curriculum Advantage User Training 3
5.3.2 C L A S S W O R K S J O B A I D Reports Tab: Select Who To Report On 2 Select who you wish to generate data for by placing a check beside the appropriate school(s), teacher(s), class(es), or student(s). Note: Click the to expand to a more granular layer Teacher, Class, or Student. Note: The selections available will depend on your permissions. Optional: The Advanced Search screen provides you with additional search criteria. Refine your search by Grade Level, Demographics, Ethnicity, Gender, and/or Custom Group. Note: The Advanced Search screen does not allow you to select individual students. 4 User Training 2013 Curriculum Advantage
Select Who To Report On, continued 3 Click the Next button. Select Specific Report 4 Select the Report Type: Assessment. Select the Assessment Type: Universal Screener 5 Select the Report: Universal Screener Results: RtI Recommendations. 6 Click Next. 7 Select the appropriate assessment(s) and click Next. 2013 Curriculum Advantage User Training 5
5.3.2 C L A S S W O R K S J O B A I D Select Display Option 8 Select how to display the data. Recommended: Display by Classes. Note: Display by Student will produce two pages per student. This is useful sharing with parents or at a student support meeting. if 9 Select the testing window(s) covered by the report. You can select one, two, or all three testing windows to report on. Preview Report 10 Click Preview. While previewing the report, you will have the option to Print the report to a PDF. Once in a PDF format it can be saved or printed. Note: See samples on following pages. 6 User Training 2013 Curriculum Advantage
What to Look For 11 As you read the report, notice the following items: What is the average scaled score of the group (data displayed above the blue target readiness bar)? How does the average score compare to the target readiness based on time of year fall, winter, spring? This can be used when needing to compare a student to his/her peers. (If displaying by class, teacher or school) Is there a key strand that is an overall weakness for the group? Is there a key strand that is an overall strength for the group? Use this information to help with classroom planning. When viewing individual student results, be sure to notice the amount of time the student spent taking the assessment. Is it an adequate amount of time? The overall score and overall readiness reflects data for all strands assessed. The individual strand information is displayed for only key strands, which are strands where enough questions were asked to be able to identify it as a student strength or weakness. 2013 Curriculum Advantage User Training 7
5.3.2 C L A S S W O R K S J O B A I D Example: Display by Class Overall Universal Screener Results by Key Strands for Display Group Average Readiness of Display Group Target Readiness (Reminder: The color of the bars on the graph reflect whether or not the group of students reached the expected target based on the testing window in which the test was administered Fall, Winter, or Spring.) 8 User Training 2013 Curriculum Advantage
Example: Display by Class continued Note: Strand readiness is only displayed for Key Strands; however, the overall score and readiness reflects data for all strands assessed. (Reminder: The color of the bars on the graph reflect whether or not the group of students reached the expected target based on the testing window in which the test was administered Fall, Winter, or Spring.) 2013 Curriculum Advantage User Training 9
5.3.2 C L A S S W O R K S J O B A I D Export to File Option You can export the results of a Universal Screener test administration to a datafile. The datafile can be opened in a spreadsheet in order to manipulate the data as needed. For example, you may wish to sort the data to find your bottom 25% or top 25% of students. You can export the Universal Screener data into a.csv (i.e. spreadsheet) file. The file contains the following Universal Screener data: Test name Student District ID Student name Correct/Attempted for each strand assessed Student's scaled score Readiness score (based on corresponding testing window) Testing Window in which test was administered Date student completed the assessment Duration (in seconds) Teacher name School name Note: The Display By options do not apply to export. 10 User Training 2013 Curriculum Advantage
Export to File Option - continued From the Report Characteristics screen: 1 Click the Export to File button. 2 Select a file format. Enter a description. 3 Click Send to Email. Within 30 minutes you should receive an email with a link to the exported file. The link is good for 14 days after you receive it. 2013 Curriculum Advantage User Training 11