A report where you can review students' practice scores, number of practice sessions, and skill level improvement!
Looking for a report to review all your student's practices in one place with the ability to easily download it on your device and use it for grading? You got it!
On ChalkTalk, you can easily download your students' skill level reports, where you'll be able to review their practice scores, number of practice sessions, and skill level improvement.
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How do I download the skill level report?
Log into your account.
From the drop-down list, select the section you want to download the skill level report.
Select Practice Details.
You will land on this page, and in the top right corner you'll see "Download Skill Level Report." This will download a spreadsheet on your device.
Select the downloaded file to be able to view your skill level report. You'll have multiple Sheets that you can switch between from the footer, a Summary, and then the Subjects.
How do I read the summary sheet?
The Skill Level Report is a valuable tool designed to help educators and instructors make informed decisions about their teaching approach. One of its key features is the Summary Sheet, which provides a concise overview of various data points essential for optimizing the learning process.
Key Components of the Summary Sheet
The Summary Sheet contains the following columns:
Subject: This column specifies the subject matter of the lessons being assessed.
Unit: It identifies the specific unit or module within the subject that is being analyzed.
Topic: This column indicates the topic or concept covered in the unit.
Average Skill Level: This metric represents the average skill level achieved by students in relation to the topic. It helps gauge the overall proficiency of your students in each subject.
Number of Questions on the Exam: This column displays the total number of questions related to the topic in the exam.
Return on Instruction (ROI): The ROI column is where the magic happens. It combines the Average Skill Level and the Number of Questions on the Exam to provide a comprehensive measure of the effectiveness of your teaching. A higher ROI score suggests that a lesson or topic is more impactful in improving test scores.
Understanding ROI
ROI is calculated by taking into account both the average skill level attained by students and the number of questions on the exam related to a particular topic. The formula for calculating ROI is proprietary to our system, and it serves as an indicator of the instructional value of a lesson.
How to Use the Summary Sheet
This is a powerful tool for educators, allowing you to make data-driven decisions about your teaching methods. Here's how to make the most of it:
Teach in Curriculum Order: Continue to teach the lessons in the order presented in your curriculum. This order is carefully designed to build foundational knowledge before introducing more advanced concepts.
Identify Flagged Lessons: Pay close attention to the lessons with the highest numbers in the "Return on Instruction (ROI)" column. These are the "flagged lessons" with the potential to make the most significant impact on student test scores.
Slow Down for Flagged Lessons: For lessons with high ROI scores, consider moving through them more slowly to ensure that students grasp the concepts thoroughly. Provide additional support and resources if needed.
Accelerate or Skip Other Lessons: For topics with lower ROI scores, you can move through them at a faster pace, especially if students have already mastered the material. In some cases, you may even choose to skip lessons that are not contributing significantly to improving test scores.
How do I read the subject sheets?
In the realm of education, data-driven decisions are paramount. The Subject-Specific Sheet, an integral component of our reporting system, provides educators with a detailed breakdown of how each student is performing on specific topics within a subject.
Key Components of the Subject-Specific Sheet
The Subject-Specific Sheet offers an in-depth view of student performance within a subject. Here's what you'll find in this sheet:
Topic: This column lists the specific topics or concepts within the subject that students have been assessed on.
Number of Questions per Exam: It indicates the total number of questions related to each topic in the exams.
Number of Practice Sessions: This column displays the count of practice sessions students have had to engage with the topic.
Scores: Here, you can see the average scores achieved by each student for each topic as a percentage.
Skill Level: This metric quantifies the proficiency level of each student on a given topic.
Average per Lesson: This calculated value represents the average performance of all students on a specific topic.
Interpreting the Subject-Specific Sheet
Understanding the Subject-Specific Sheet is crucial for tailoring your teaching approach. Here's how to interpret and utilize the information effectively:
Topic Assessment: Begin by reviewing how each student is performing on specific topics. Identify areas where individual students may be struggling or excelling.
Exam Question Count: The "Number of Questions per Exam" column helps you gauge the depth and importance of each topic within the subject.
Practice Session Count: The number of practice sessions indicates the level of engagement students have had with a topic. Topics with fewer practice sessions may require additional attention.
Individual Scores: Assess individual student scores to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses. This data can guide your efforts in providing targeted support where it's needed most.
Skill Level Insights: The Skill Level column offers a quantitative measure of each student's proficiency on a topic. Use this information to tailor your instruction to students' skill levels.
Average per Lesson: The "Average per Lesson" column provides an overview of the collective performance of students on a specific topic. This data can help identify trends in student comprehension and guide your teaching strategy.
Applying the Insights
Once you've thoroughly reviewed the Subject-Specific Sheet, it's time to put your insights into action:
Differentiated Instruction: Tailor your teaching approach to meet the diverse needs of your students. Focus additional support on topics with lower average scores or skill levels.
Targeted Interventions: Identify students who may need extra help in specific areas and provide targeted interventions or additional resources.
Optimize Lesson Planning: Use the data to prioritize topics that are most essential for student success. Adjust your lesson plans accordingly.
Track Progress: Continuously monitor student progress on each topic and adapt your teaching strategies as needed.
What do these skill levels stand for?
Our skill levels range between 1 to 5, and here's what each represents:
How do these skill levels change?
The skill levels start changing once the students do adaptive practices. Please note that students might not change their skill level on every practice session.
Here's a video explaining how skill levels work:
** For students who weren't assessed on a certain skill level in a practice test, once they do the first set of practice questions:
If they get 20% to 60% questions correct, ChalkTalk would set their skill level to be at 1.
If they get 80% to 100% questions correct, ChalkTalk would set their skill level to be at 2.
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