USA Test Prep Accessing Data and Utilizing tools for Student Growth Emily wallace CCSD Professional Development August 18, 2017
Instructional Resources Video Vault: standard-specific videos that include brief comprehension questions. Games: a variety of standard-aligned games Vocabulary Worksheets: select your terms and instantly create vocab worksheets around a domain or standard for student practice. Projector Questions Interactive Puzzles: printable, standards-aligned puzzles with clues and answer keys. Vocabulary Flashcards Worksheet Vault: hundreds of printable classroom resources for each test review. Item of the Day: practice standards with randomly selected test question, vocab term, or instructional video each day. Bell-Ringer Questions: display a single question– multiple choice, short answer, vocabulary, and free response Class Scoreboard
Login Basics Account ID = gaffney21 Both you and your students will need this to access USA Test Prep Teacher creates classes and adds students manually Student login = student email address Password = CCSD2016 Students should not change their passwords If they had multiple accounts last year they will only have one this year Teachers may view and print student password cards Recommended for students logging in for the first time
Setting up Your USA Test Prep Classes Select “Create New Class” from homepage. Name your class (you can separate by class periods, class levels, etc.) Add students You can go back and do this once rosters have been finalized.
Accessing Benchmark Data When testing, students MUST log in with the account linked to your class. If not, you will not be able to see scores. You will see data for individual students, entire classes, and school/district. The data you get from benchmarks should be used to reteach skills not mastered and help prepare for the next benchmark.