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Description

Connecting Steps is an inclusive assessment tool tailored for students who meet Age-Related Expectations (ARE). This software streamlines the assessment process for educators, allowing them to save precious time. With a variety of frameworks available for various ages and skill levels, it serves as a unified system for all learners. Additionally, Connecting Steps fosters effective communication with parents by providing transparent insights into student progress and achievement. As a leader in pupil tracking solutions, Connecting Steps simplifies the task of demonstrating progress for every student. Its reputation is bolstered by recommendations from advisors and local authorities, along with positive reviews from inspectors. Over the past quarter-century, we have continuously refined our assessment frameworks and software, introducing innovative products along the way. The latest iteration, Connecting Steps V5, is designed to enhance speed, simplicity, and usability while offering expanded capabilities to capture every aspect of student progress. This commitment to continual improvement underscores our dedication to supporting both educators and learners alike.

Description

The Lexia® RAPID™ Assessment, designed for students in grades K–12, empowers educators and school leaders to make informed decisions that foster reading achievement. This assessment, grounded in research and utilizing a computer-adaptive format, enables teachers to collect predictive and norm-referenced data up to three times each academic year, offering instant scoring and detailed reports. By focusing on essential metrics, the Lexia RAPID Assessment ensures that educators are equipped to evaluate what truly matters. In an educational landscape where the demand for substantial student data is ever-increasing, teachers require assurance that their assessments accurately reflect student learning outcomes. They seek a streamlined, trustworthy, valid, and evidence-based assessment tool that delivers the necessary insights for tailored instructional strategies for each individual learner. Additionally, student engagement plays a crucial role in the learning process; thus, RAPID's adaptive assessment framework effectively captivates students by presenting challenges at their appropriate skill levels, ensuring they are matched with the right instructional resources precisely when they need them. This thoughtful approach not only enhances assessment effectiveness but also contributes to a more personalized learning experience for each student.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Babylon Yes 

Integrations

Babylon No 

Pricing Details

$3.92 per student per year
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

BSquared

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.bsquared.co.uk/products/connecting-steps/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Lexia

Founded

1984

Country

United States

Website

www.lexialearning.com/rapid

Product Features

Assessment

Certification Management No 
Individualized Assessments No 
Multi-User Collaboration No 
Proctoring No 
Scoring No 
Skill Testing No 
Surveys No 
Test / Quiz Creation No 

Product Features

Assessment

Certification Management No 
Individualized Assessments No 
Multi-User Collaboration No 
Proctoring No 
Scoring No 
Skill Testing No 
Surveys No 
Test / Quiz Creation No 

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