Assessments and Superkids

When viewing the Class Report page, you will see the data for the entire class for the assessment that has been selected. You can look horizontally to see how an individual student performed with all skills tested. A vertical look at the data in one skill column can inform you about how your core and differentiated instruction is working for the whole class. If you see low scores in one skill area for many students, be sure that these lesson parts and reinforcement activities are being done consistently and thoroughly.

From the Class Report page, click any student’s name to go to their Individual Report. Here you will want to look for patterns. For example, if a student scores inconsistently in the comprehension column, look at the type of text being read during each assessment. If the student scores well when the text is literary but does not perform well when the text is informational, additional comprehension instruction and practice with informational text would benefit this student.

Oftentimes teachers need more information to fully evaluate how a child performed on an assessment. To identify the objectives tested for any part of an assessment, click on the test you would like to view and then click EXPAND VIEW. A detailed list of objectives for each test part can be viewed.

Some teachers prefer giving paper-based tests because they like to see how the students responded. You can do that with the Superkids online assessments, too! To view a student’s responses, click the test you would like to view and then click REPLAY TEST.

It can be helpful to divide your class into four groups and focus on observing one group of students each day. For example, you have a class with 24 students. On Monday, you will observe six students and jot down any significant strengths or weaknesses observed. On Tuesday, you’ll observe the next group of six students. Continue to observe the next two groups of six on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday, you can focus on students who were absent or make a list of children you would like to observe again.

Use a weekly data catcher to record your observations during the Daily Routines. This handy tool will provide information at a glance to assist with grouping and skill focus for differentiated instruction. Print a fresh copy for the next week of informal assessment.

The Superkids © 2017 edition video lessons, originally created for remote teaching, can also be used in the classroom! Projecting a Daily Routines video allows you the flexibility to move around the classroom, monitor student work, take notes as you informally assess, and assist students who need additional support. It’s like having another teacher in the room!