ASSESSMENT
FOR THE NEXT GENERATION v Assess Student Progress v Analyze to Inform Instruction v Improve Student Performance
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Growth Begins with Informed Instruction Accountability doesn’t have to be a scary word. With the right tools and information in the right hands, any school can quickly identify student needs with accuracy and take targeted, effective action to help every student learn. Enter Evaluate™, Catapult Learning’s next-generation benchmark assessment system. Built by a team of expert educators with over a decade of experience developing standards-aligned assessments, Evaluate is a valuable and proven tool that builds the foundation for continual academic improvement. v Cutting-edge Web-based Reading and Math Assessments v Actionable Reporting and Analysis Tools v Accessible Professional Development Evaluate engages students in their own learning, guides teachers as they target instruction, and allows administrators to identify instructional areas in need of additional resources and support.
Innovative Features that Set Evaluate Apart v Best-of-breed technology-enhanced question types take students beyond multiple-choice, challenging them with more rigor and authenticity. v Frequent, fast, highly informative reporting yields immediate academic impact. v The Evaluate reporting platform provides more than just scores and diagnostics; embedded teacher resources provide teachers with concrete support for teaching challenging concepts.
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The Evaluate assessments transformed how our teachers work. The monthly reports stimulate highly effective collaboration and a positive impact on instructional decisions. Having immediate results available provides students the opportunity to set timely goals and reflect on their academic growth.
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– Celeste Oakes, Principal, J. Marlan Walker International School, Henderson, NV
Next-Generation Assessments that Enrich and Prepare Students Research-based EvaluateTM assessments are aligned to specific state standards. Reading and math benchmark assessments for grades K–11 are administered up to 10 times a year and are scored immediately so that targeted interventions can be implemented right away.
Tools that Empower Students, NEW! Intuitive Platform Teachers, and Principals for Beginning Students Through frequent assessments, simple and actionable reports, and high-quality professional development, Evaluate exposes proficiency and learning trends toward the achievement of end-of-year standards. v Students get important practice with national
and state standards-aligned formative assessments that simulate each state’s end-of-year proficiency exams. v Teachers track student performance on
Assessments specifically for Kindergarten and first-grade students v
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Available three times per year
Aligned to English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics end-of-year standards v
K–1 Platform Features Graphical Log-in and Multiple Choice
standards already taught, as well as assess knowledge of content in future lessons. v Principals and district administrators can
view progress at a variety of levels, allowing them to identify instructional areas in need of additional resources and support.
Students enter their password, made up of two images.
Some questions will allow students to have the answer, as well as the question, read to them. They can click on the Speech icon next to each answer to hear the answer read out loud.
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To enhance comprehension, each item begins with a human-voice-recorded audio prompt that asks the question.
Engage with Rich Graphics and Technology-Enhanced Questions EvaluateTM assessments employ graphic-rich technology-enhanced question types (TEQs) that challenge students to go beyond typical multiple-choice test items and interact with the question in a variety of engaging ways. Clickable Object: Similar to multiple-choice but far more engaging, the student selects images on the screen to answer the question.
Drag-and-Drop: Students can drag images and drop them in the correct location to complete the question.
Fill-in-the-Blank: Students type in short answers that are automatically compared against possible correct answer options.
Clickable Text: Certain words or sentences in a reading passage are clickable, and one or more can be selected to answer the question.
Graphing: Students can draw lines and plot points on an interactive graph to solve the question.
Multi-Part: Multiple question types work together in a single question to challenge students’ understanding of complex concepts.
Accessibility Tools that Assist EvaluateTM accessibility tools enhance the experience of all students, especially those with visual, auditory, linguistic, or physical needs. Some or all of the accessibility features can be enabled based on district, school, and individual student needs and preferences.
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The Evaluate system provides the formative assessment that we need to support student learning. In addition to helping English and mathematics, it has brought our whole school together and has made us accountable to student data. The Evaluate system gives us the opportunity to have critical conversations to move students forward.
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– Randiann Porras-Tang, Principal, Waialua Intermediate and High School, Waialua, HI
Text-to-Speech: The system reads question text aloud, with options to stop, pause, and re-read selected words or the entire question. Visual cues automatically highlight the current sentence and word being read. Highlighter: Choose between four different colors to highlight important parts of reading passages and word problems for easy reference when answering the question—or after the test while in review mode. Notepad: Take notes while completing the test. Notes will be saved along with the test for access during review mode. Calculator: For certain mathematics assessment questions, students can use embedded on-screen calculators (basic, scientific, graphing). Magnify Tool: Quickly zoom in and out based on four pre-set levels. Masking Tool: Available for students who need help focusing while reading a question, masking will highlight the text and block out the rest of the screen. Contrast Tool: Use this tool to change color contrast and improve the visibility of text for students who need this accommodation.
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Track More than Progress... Empower Students with Personal Reporting Tools Students own their data and performance through access to reports by subject, skills, strand, and individual question.
Students can:
• Access results immediately and track their own progress • Identify knowledge gaps • Set personalized learning goals
The variety of quick, easy-to-read reporting options embedded in the EvaluateTM system provides users with all of the information they need to adjust instruction, target intervention, and make decisions about resources. v Real-time performance and proficiency data is accessible
through actionable reports that drill down from the school to student level, by subject, strand, skill, and question. v Monthly reports allow teachers to adjust instruction
and interventions as needed throughout the year, while longitudinal reports track progress over time. v Individual question analysis determines whether students
need support with a subject, skill, or their test-taking skills. v Data can be aggregated in multiple ways—
by schools, standard, demographic groupings, or custom reporting—to effectively inform teachers how best to address skill gaps, while helping district administrators make important, informed decisions.
v Threshold-based reporting helps administrators
Data is reported in multiple ways to teach students how to read data from various sources.
assess the success of their instructional programs, identify growth trends toward end-of-year goals, and determine skill areas in need of additional resources and support.
Professional development, training, and support are available to ensure seamless operation, and a dedicated Evaluate support line operates five days a week.
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Evaluate is quick, it’s fast, it’s easy. It’s helped us focus on our goals. When teachers saw they could get their results back immediately, they saw the power of using Evaluate.
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– Diane Grant, Principal, Bennettsville Middle School, Bennettsville, SC Students can even track their progress monthly to better understand how they are progressing over time.
...with Fast, Actionable Reporting Tools Powerful reporting tools allow administrators and teachers to make informed decisions about instruction and resources.
Total Support for Teachers: Skill-Based Teaching Tools Classroom Connectors are embedded teacher resources that offer ideas and strategies for reteaching challenging concepts. There is a Classroom Connector for every test question on every assessment, so teachers can get the support they need to reinforce the skills and standards that their students struggle with most. • Teacher Review • Foundational Practice • Conceptual Practice • Collaborative Practice • Extended Thinking
All Evaluate reports are print-ready and easily exported to Excel.
Classroom Connectors are accessible on the teacher dashboard, and print-ready versions can be downloaded by module or as a five-module set. Classroom Connectors ELA Grade 9-10 W.9-10.2a: Introduce a Topic
Foundational Practice—Answer Key I. (DOK Level 1) Results of the brainstorming session will vary. The goal of this activity is to give students practice organizing their thoughts and ideas. II. (DOK Level 1) Results of the class discussion will vary. Sample answers include: • • •
It is important to introduce a topic rather than simply talking about it because you want to give the reader or listener some idea about what information you will be presenting. This will prepare them to receive the message you are trying to communicate. The most effective ways to introduce a topic are to use a quote, fact, statistic, or rhetorical question. The least effective ways to introduce a topic are to simply state what you will be discussing and to ramble on without any organization or preplanning.
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Classroom Connectors
Classroom Connectors ELA Grade 9-10
ELA Grade 9-10 W.9-10.2a: Introduce a Topic
W.9-10.2a: Introduce a Topic
Conceptual Practice
Conceptual Practice—Answer Key I. (DOK Level 2)
I. (DOK Level 2) Have students begin planning their research papers. The paper should focus on a hobby or activity of interest to the students. The audience for the papers should be someone unfamiliar with the hobby, so students should devote part of their papers to defining vocabulary unique to the subject. The papers should not only be about the hobby itself but also its history.
Planning results will vary according to the topics students choose. The papers should not only be about the hobby itself but also its history. This activity gives students time to refine the topics for their research papers. Given the nature of the assignment, an appropriate scope for this paper is of the utmost importance, so students should be able to further develop their ideas as they continue their research. II. (DOK Level 2)
II. (DOK Level 2) Have students go to the library or computer lab to find appropriate sources for their papers. Students can use note cards to record and organize source information. Direct students to resources that will help them use MLA format for source citations. An MLA Citations worksheet template is provided.
Compiled source information will vary. Students should use MLA format for source citations.
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With Evaluate, I am able to speak confidently about each student’s strengths and weaknesses to parents. This, in turn, allows the parents to fully engage in their child’s learning as well as celebrate their child’s success.
– Sue-Ann Egan, Teacher, Park Elementary School, Las Vegas, NV
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Next-Generation Assessments that Inform Instruction and Drive Success Through a combination of web-based formative reading and math assessments and superior reporting and analysis tools, EvaluateTM engages students in their own learning, guides teachers as they target instruction, and allows administrators to identify instructional areas in need of additional resources and support.
EvaluateTM Components
Assessments, Reporting, Tools, & Training
Next-generation Web-based Benchmark Assessments Grades K–11
• Up to 10 national- and state-aligned assessments per grade level in math and reading • Best-of-breed technology-enhanced question types challenge and engage students • Interactive assessment tools assist all students, including those with special needs
Classroom Connectors Skill-based Teaching Tools
• Provided for each question on every assessment • Offer ideas and strategies for reteaching challenging concepts • Help teachers take next steps for improving instruction
Online Reporting Access for Administrators, Principals & Students
• Instantaneous scoring and real-time reporting provides anywhere, anytime results so that instruction can be adjusted right away • Longitudinal reports allow teachers to track progress from month to month by student, class, grade, school, and across schools • Multi-level performance reporting determines where intervention is required, from an individual student to across multiple schools • Custom reporting groups allow teachers and administrators to track effectiveness of curriculum or intervention programs • Student dashboard engages students in their own learning • All Evaluate reports are print-ready and easily exported to Excel
2–6 Days of On-site Support
• Customized on-site training ensures successful implementation and helps educators understand how to make the data actionable
Additional Training & Support
• Web-based training for school-appointed system administrators • “Train the trainer” webinar sessions on how to administer assessments • Additional on-site and web-based support available as needed
Evaluate Support Center
• Technical support available Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST
With an uncompromising commitment to educational quality, Catapult Learning, Inc. has dedicated the past four decades to improving academic achievement for all students through its suite of innovative technology-enabled K–12 programs. Catapult Learning’s team of 5,600 educators work every day to achieve sustained academic gains and build teacher and leadership capacity through research-based programs that include intervention, alternative school education, assessment, school improvement, and professional development solutions. Catapult Learning partners with over 500 school districts, including 18 of the 20 largest Title I districts in the United States, helping over 300,000 students reach their fullest academic potential.
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