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What stood out to us is before diagnostic/any type of assessment is THE importance of exposing students to format and resources available. Teachers can use the "Diagnostic Interim Video." Also, the importance of monitoring students while assessing to make sure students are staying on task and more specifically NOT RUSHING!

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What stood out to us is before diagnostic/any type of assessment is THE importance of exposing students to format and resources available. Teachers can use the "Diagnostic Interim Video." Also, the importance of monitoring students while assessing to make sure students are staying on task and more specifically NOT RUSHING!

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I like the idea of the self monitoring sheets that students could fill out on their own at the end of the week.

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Utilize the videos (Getting students ready for the Diagnostic) which are grade level specific provided by iReady to illustrate the features of iReady, testing procedures, purpose of taking the test, etc.

Create individual and class goals (PLP plans)

Actively monitoring students so that you know that they are taking their time

Test technology protocol

Complete and review schedule

Provide materials needed to complete diagnostic (paper, pencils, etc.)

Grades 3+, create authentic test environment

Communicate with parents via Dojo, callouts, etc. the importance of iReady testing, schedule, etc.

Monitor the testing process - update schedule as needed, monitor completion, retest students as needed

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Think how these recommended resources can also segue to other diagnostic tools if not using iReady. Greg

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Think how these recommended resources can also segue to other diagnostic tools if not using iReady. Greg

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1. Review purpose of assessment, expectations and tips!
2. Motivate students with data trackers, pledge sheets, & learning reflections!
3. Create individual & class goals>
4. Provide students with encouragement, give breaks as needed, acknowledge perseverance!
5. Communicate with parents on testing dates and data!

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Useful tips to
prepare both teachers and students for diagnostic/benchmarks

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We really like the Student Data Chats. They also provide forms with out designating specific scores, so these could even be used for other subjects.
We also liked the PP to prepare the students and parents for the tests. It helps to explain the purpose of each test.

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We liked the "Get Good Data Action Plan" template. Using the template forces teachers to plan for the entire testing process (before, during, and after) with the students in mind.