free online assessment tools to prepare students for parcc

1. ARE YOU READY FOR THE PARCC? 10+ free online assessment tools to prepare students for online testing Presented By: Dr. Carmelita Graham District Technology Trainer Mrs. Karen Simmons 4th Grade Teacher Rieck Avenue SchoolMillville Public Schools Website: quiztools.weebly.com

2. THE FACTS Spring 2014 Many school districts participating in (PARCC) Pilot 2014 - 2015 All NJ districts and all schools taking online standardized test 3. WHAT ARE WE DOING TO GET READY? How Many Computers? How Many Students? Bandwidth (100 kbps external, 1000 internal) Up-to-date operating systems (XP/SP3 or Windows 7 or later) Devices that meet the PARCC specifications iPads and other tablets Attached (Keyboard and Mouse)9.5 or larger screen size Netbooks Screen resolution 1024X768 or higher Headphones Microphones for speaking and listening assessment Can devices be locked down? 4. HAVE WE PREPARED OUR STUDENTS? Testing Current State of Student Pencil and Paper Educational Software Textbooks - Online Test PARCC Field Pilot Sample Assessment Available January 2014 Sample test providing sample questions , response types, andresources Drag and drop Multiple Selection Typed Response Highlight PARCC Field Test Samples:Image courtesy of stockimages / FreeDigitalPhotos.net (www.parcconline.org/computer-based-samples) Grade 3-5 test , Grade 6-8 test, and high school test 5. CLASSMARKER Requires teacher email registration and verification Builds assessments from user created question bank Create questions based on categories Seven question types (MC, MR, TF, Grammar, Essay) Enter users manually or generate user codes to have students register themselves 6. CLASSMARKER CREATE QUIZ Features! Choose from multiple question types (T/F, MC, MR, and grammar) Edit the number of attempts allowed Randomize Questions Set time limits Allows students to resume assessment later Set questions as mandatory 7. CLASSMARKER - ASSIGN ASSESSMENT Send Quiz or assign to Randomize QuestionsGroupTest results can only be saved if quiz is sent via group and not by link.Assessment Feedback 8. CLASSMARKER ASSESSMENT & RESULTS Provides students with general assessment data Shows student score on assessment 9. XtraMathEnter once to create a default setting on your classroom computers 10. GRID SHOWS MASTERY 11. QUIZSTAR *Online resource to create and manage quizzes* Public or Private ClassesImport Quizzes From OthersAnalyze Quiz Results 12. QUIZSTAR CREATE/ASSIGN QUIZZES Add pictures, sound, andvideo to quiz questions (including multiple choice options) Accepts variety of file types 1MB in size including midi mov, wav, wmv, mp3, avi, and most picture formats Specify Active dates forquizzes or set to always active Choose from Multiple choice,Mulptipe Answer, True/False, and short answer question types 13. QUIZSTAR - ASSIGNING QUIZZES Assign quizzes fromexisting QuizStar quizzes Use other teachersquizzes using import code Manage yourassessments in one area Assign multiplequizzes at one time Copy an existing quiz 14. Sign up by creating a username and password. Find your district and then your school. Create a class roster. Add Students 15. Assign LessonsEngage d Student s 16. Formative AssessmentsInformative StatisticsGrade Level ProgressProgress Monitor 17. EDMODO QUIZZES Independent Student RegistrationChoose from Five Question TypesType questions or copy and paste text 18. EDMODO POST/REVIEW QUIZ Provides opportunity for students and teacher feedback on assessmentVisual display of student performance Schedule Assessment for groupsQuiz Results for StudentsTurn-in Tab indicates how many students completed 19. EDMODO - GRADE BOOK Monitor Progres sScores instantly added to grade bookExport Score s 20. Provide Students with Teacher Code to RegisterNew Quiz Assign to Group Send as Link Take the Quiz Get Instant Feedback (anonymous mode available) Share Results on Facebook, Twitter, or via Email 21. QUIZBEAN QUIZLogin to quiztools.weebly.com on your device www.quizbean.com/r/qbjrcmtjzcdL 22. KUBBU - Offers assessments in several formats - Free account offers 30 Students and 15 activities - results stored for 1 month - 3 MB storage - Create student accounts manually or have students create their own use group name - Flexibility to generate practice test for students or exam mode- Unique URL for anonymous review/practiceMatchSlider (multiple choice)Divide (Categorize)ComposerCrossword 23. KUBBU COMPOSER Choice of 7 question types Add picture/ sound Files Add text prompts between questions 24. KUBBU STUDENT RESULTS Sample Activities Activity 1 Divider Activity 2 - SliderActivity statistic sGraphs overall class results 25. Choose from seven question types Add images and mediaAdd feedback to questions 26. QuestBaseGenerates a Unique URL 27. QUESTBASE- STUDENT MODEStudent dashboard shows quizzes students are enrolled inStudent receive visual feedback of assessment results 28. QUESTBASE ASSESSMENT & RESULTS 29. QUIZLET Free tool for teachers and/orstudents to use to create online assessment and review questions (App available) Students create quizlet account Invite students by email or share the link to have students join Create questions sets Sets can be used repeatedlyStudents can also create their own for independent review Change view of question sets Just certain classesPassword protectedEveryoneTeacher only 30. QUIZLET QUIZ/PRACTICE MODE Learn Mode Students review vocabulary using the formats specified. Continue to practice problems that were incorrect. Test Mode Questions are presented in test format, result is sent to the student in the end. Flash Cards Review mode, study terms and definitions Speller Students type words after hearing the audio pronunciation Scatter Students race to match terms to definitions Space Race Students type correct term for definition before the definition leaves the screen 31. YACAPACA Add students manually or provide access keyCreate your own quiz or use existing Use as a classroom management toolQuick assignments Offline assignments Add scores to grade book 32. YACAPACA View dashboard to access assignmentsAdd videos and media into quiz instructions using embed tool 33. YACAPACA ASSIGNMENTS & RESULTSStudents predict their scoresOverall test results 34. YACAPACA ASSIGNMENT RESULTS View class results on questionsView Individua l Student Scores 35. TEN MARKS Aligned to Common Core Math Topics PracticeStep 1 InstructionStep 2Step 3 Assessment (Available with premium version)Assessme nt Tool 36. TEN MARKS ASSIGNMENTS Assign based on albums(topics) or common core standards Differentiate lessons or assign to whole group Set assignment due dates Students can watch related video If they are stuck on a problem Problem hints are also available to students Option to correct answers is available with assignments 37. TEN MARKS STUDENT ACTIVITIES Student Dash boardDisplays active assignments and due datesNumber Line Math Tools 38. SUMDOG Free game-based testing environment Teachers enter students Students choose to play or answer assessment questions with available players Feature local and national contests Teacher can create contest to encourage more practice Results displayed in questions attempted and number correct Levels students according to their correct/incorrect responses to questions 39. SUMDOG - ACTIVITIESStudents select gamemode to practice in (teachers can turn off certain gamesTeachers can view focus skills for each student and assign new challenges 40. SUMDOG - STUDENT FEEDBACKDisplays incorrect problems with opportunity for feedbackProvides students with activity statistics 41. TECHNOLOGY USED Splashtop Turns your tablet into am interactive device that controls your computer Website: http://www.splashtop.com/downloads Weebly: quiztools.weebly.com Website: www.weebly.com Pictochart Used to create infographic, visual display of your data Website: http://piktochart.com/ Slideshare Share presentation slides online Website: http://www.slideshare.net/ 42. QUESTIONS? CONTACT US Carmelita Graham [email protected] Karen Simmons [email protected]