Educators know that multiple choice tests can be limiting, but knowing how, and when, to move beyond multiple choice for effective classroom assessment within time and other constraints can be challenging. In this free white paper, Dr. Adisack Nhouyvanisvong offers guidance on how to effectively engage students and obtain a better understanding of student knowledge through better assessment. He outlines item writing guidelines, methods for assessing student knowledge beyond multiple choice, and offers guidance with specific examples to create effective everyday classroom assessment using a variety of question item types Download … Read More
Desmos calculators are now integrated with Naiku digital assessment software for schools to use with their students. Available options include a four function calculator, scientific calculator, and a graphing calculator. These calculators, like other student tools available in Naiku, can be optionally provided to students on a per question basis as a student aid in test-taking. Desmos calculators are also used in many state assessments, so students can use the same tool on tests in Naiku as they do on their state test. Tweet
A suite of released ACT tests are now available for educators to use in Naiku. All complete tests are segmented into individual timed section tests (Reading, Math, etc) for easy test administration. All question items are coded to ACT section and subsection; in combination with the automatic scoring and standards-aligned reporting in Naiku, teachers and administrators can easily measure and track proficiency for students, classes, schools, and the district. Tweet
A suite of released SAT and PSAT tests are now available for educators to use in Naiku. In addition to giving students practice with the timed SAT and PSAT tests, the inclusion in Naiku allows educators to easily score and view performance by SAT/PSAT section, subsection, and cross-section for students, classes, schools, and the district. The tests are segmented into individual timed sections for easy test administration, and educators can easily find and use these tests by searching for SAT or PSAT within Naiku. Tweet
Thomas County Schools serves over 5,800 students across six schools in southern Georgia. As part of a strategic plan to invest in technology for their students and teachers, the district chose Naiku to create, administer, and score their district assessments. Download this case study to learn how Thomas County Schools used Naiku and the SAMR model to make a successful transition to digital learning and assessments. Case Study – Thomas County Schools. Tweet
Marion County Public Schools serves over 3,300 students across eight schools in central Kentucky. To meet their high standards, the district created Professional Learning Communities and needed an online testing format to to provide quick results and insights their PLCs. Download this case study to learn how Marion County Public Schools chose Naiku to help them transition to online assessments. Case Study – Marion County Public Schools. Tweet
The Enlarged City School District of Middletown is a public school district located in Middletown, NY that serves approximately 7,400 students. Download this case study to learn how the Enlarged City School District of Middletown chose Naiku to help them implement a district-wide benchmark assessment solution. Case Study – Middletown. Tweet
Naiku announces enhanced support for standards-based grading in the latest release of the Naiku assessment software platform. The new features enable the instructional methods for standards-based grading outlined by Dr. Robert Marzano and complement the existing capability to measure, track, and view student proficiency by standard in Naiku. Tweet
Infinite Campus recently announced a partnership with Naiku to provide integrated assessment with their Student Information System to schools. Through the partnership Infinite Campus and their channel partners will offer Naiku’s comprehensive assessment software to their school clients. The products are integrated to automate setup and streamline workflow, including syncing of class rosters, single signon from Infinite Campus into Naiku , and automatic score transfer to the gradebook. Tweet
Naiku announced today integration with Google Classroom, providing teachers and schools the ability to sync their classroom rosters and accounts, provide single sign-on for teachers and students, and streamline workflow with the Classroom Share button. Please see complete announcement here: Naiku Integrates with Google Classroom PR Tweet
