Users are able to create a variety of assessment types within the application. This article provides an overview of the different types of assessments that can be created.
Where to Start
- Select Assessments from the left side menu.
- Select Create Assessment.
- From the Assessment, Other, or Legacy tab, select an assessment type to create.
Assessment Types
| Assessment Type | Key Features |
|---|---|
| On The Fly Assessment |
Users quickly create and administer an assessment by entering the number of questions, scanning in or entering the answer key, then printing answer sheets and administering the assessment. Take a look at Create an On the Fly Assessment to learn more. |
| Flexible Assessment | Users create an answer sheet for an existing assessment and align items to standards/question groups. Take a look at Quick Guide for Creating Flexible Assessments to learn more. |
| Students can take their assessment online using an online answer sheet, if a PDF of the assessment test booklet has been uploaded. Alternatively, students can take the assessment on paper using a scannable answer sheet. | |
| Answer sheets can be scored by using a camera or bulk scanner. Teachers may also enter student answers on an online answer sheet after administering the assessment on paper. | |
| Item Bank Assessment |
Users create assessment using items from either a community-driven public item bank, 3rd party item banks purchased by their district, items created by them, or a combination of the three. Most item banks have a wide selection of technology enhanced item types (TEIs). Take a look at Creating an Item Bank Assessment to learn more. |
| Assessments with TEIs can only be administered online. Assessments without TEIs can be administer online, paper/pencil, or scan sheet. | |
| Answer Sheets can be scored by camera or bulk scanner. | |
| Skills | Users create assessment by entering test details (Title, Year, Subject Area, Scope, Grade Levels, and Description) and creating test questions (3 types). Take a look at Create a Skills Assessment to learn more. |
| Assessment is administered by the teacher or assessment coordinator 1:1 with the student. Answers are entered on behalf of the student. | |
| Survey | Users create anonymous surveys by setting the number of questions and entering each question manually. All questions are multiple choice. Take a look at Create/Edit a Survey to learn more. |
| Surveys are administer via answer sheet and then scanned. |
What type of assessment should I use and when?
Use case for On The Fly: On the Fly is a powerful tool to help you get more information about your students' needs quickly or formatively. Whether or not you save that data is up to you, but in the moment as an Exit Ticket, Classroom Game, or anything you want to collect and assess, to promote your students' success!
Use case for Flexible: You already have assessments made in either hard or digital format and want to score the assessment in order to view the associated reports. Flexible assessments accommodate seven item types: Constructed Response, Evidence Based Selected Response, Multiple Choice, Multiple Response, Multiple Binary, Numerical Response, and Short Answer.
Use case for Item Bank: When you want to create a new assessment using items from a purchased Item Bank, or using items and passages you have created. If your district has purchased one or more Item Banks, you have access to thousands of items, including Technology-Enhanced Items (TEIs) associated with your grade and four main content areas; English Language Arts, Math, History/Social Studies, and Science. In addition, you can create your own items and store them in your personal item banks to use with your Item Bank assessments.
Use case for Skills: When you have time to test one on one, using one machine. Creates a comfortable environment for the student. Common use: listing of words, sounds, phrases, math sentences, images, etc.
Use case for Survey: When you want to gather anonymous information from students. For instance, feedback on lesson plans.