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OnCourse Assessment provides students with a robust, technology-infused platform to showcase their learning, delivering quick and comprehensible data. While high-quality assessments are crucial to effective teaching, crafting the perfect test can be challenging. OnCourse Assessment excels in enhancing the alignment and significance of each evaluation. It simplifies the process of creating expert-level assessment tasks, including aligning standards, developing tech-enhanced questions, and ensuring the accuracy of your results. However, even the best-designed tests can be ineffective if the data isn't utilized properly. Instead of having staff sift through spreadsheets, leverage OnCourse’s interactive data dashboards to identify the most effective strategies for enhancing instruction and curriculum. With OnCourse, you can create assessments that meet the demands of today’s classrooms, utilizing over 70 different technology-enhanced item templates that promote critical thinking as students exhibit their understanding. This innovative approach not only streamlines the assessment process but also empowers educators to make informed decisions based on actionable insights.
Description
STAR Phonics is an online tool developed by Renaissance that assists educators in swiftly and accurately assessing the foundational reading abilities of their students. This assessment evaluates proficiency in 12 essential phonics categories and identifies 102 specific phonics skills, providing educators with comprehensive insights into both the phonics patterns students have mastered and the areas that need further attention. The screening process is quick, usually taking just 2-5 minutes per student, and results are generated instantly without the need for manual data entry. It offers diagnostic reports at various levels, including individual students, classes, and grade-wide assessments; these reports reveal patterns of mistakes and gaps in skills, enabling teachers to customize their instructional approaches for individuals, small groups, entire classes, or even whole grades. Recently, STAR Phonics has introduced new features, such as audio pronunciations for every assessment word to enhance accuracy in scoring, as well as improved capabilities for exporting screener data categorized by phonics and by individual words. With these advancements, educators can gain a deeper understanding of their students’ phonics skills, ensuring that instruction is as effective and targeted as possible.
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Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
OnCourse Systems for Education
Founded
2002
Country
United States
Website
oncoursesystems.com/software/assessment/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Renaissance Learning
Founded
1986
Country
United States
Website
www.renaissance.com/products/assessment/star-phonics/
Product Features
Assessment
Certification Management
Individualized Assessments
Multi-User Collaboration
Proctoring
Scoring
Skill Testing
Surveys
Test / Quiz Creation
Product Features
Assessment
Certification Management
Individualized Assessments
Multi-User Collaboration
Proctoring
Scoring
Skill Testing
Surveys
Test / Quiz Creation