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Description
Star Assessments offer a comprehensive system for understanding student achievement and growth in reading, math, early literacy, and more across grades Pre-K through 12. Combining CAT and CBM assessments, Star delivers rapid, research-backed data that equips educators to identify skill gaps, organize instructional groups, and guide next-step learning. All assessments are designed to minimize testing time while generating highly precise insights that drive targeted instruction. Administrators can review districtwide performance through interactive dashboards that highlight growth, compare demographic groups, and reveal long-term trends. Teachers receive clear information about which skills students are ready for, along with embedded instructional resources to support immediate action. Star’s strong correlations with state summative exams, ACT, and SAT allow educators to forecast future achievement early in the year. The system also includes dedicated tools for multilingual learners, dyslexia risk identification, and mastery tracking. With decades of research and billions of data points informing its design, Star empowers schools to confidently support every student’s learning journey.
Description
Through collaborative efforts, the quality and effectiveness of education systems across the cantons can be significantly enhanced. By developing and executing standardized performance assessments along with a comprehensive set of exercises aimed at competency-based learning and evaluation, the Bildungsraum Nordwestschweiz is positioning itself to establish an educational ecosystem of exceptional caliber. To realize these ambitions, the Institut for Bildungsevaluation, the University of Zurich (IBE), and the Dutch assessment organization Cito have been tasked with outlining the comprehensive requirements for the new educational framework. In this initiative, IBE and Cito identified an extensive range of needs necessary to revamp the educational landscape for Swiss children aged 4 to 13, which ultimately led to the creation of the innovative e-learning platform, Mindsteps. This portal serves as a vital resource, granting both students and educators access to a sophisticated learning environment tailored for assessments of varying significance, thereby fostering a more effective educational experience overall. The implementation of such a system promises to elevate the learning journey and outcomes for countless young learners in the region.
API Access
Has API
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API Access
Has API
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Integrations
Gradelink SIS
No
Imagine MyPath
No
Renaissance Next
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
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Free Version
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Pricing Details
$0.50 per month
Free Trial
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Free Version
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Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
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iPad App
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Android App
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Windows
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Mac
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Linux
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Chromebook
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Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
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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
No
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Renaissance Learning
Founded
1986
Country
United States
Website
www.renaissance.com/products/assessment/star-assessments/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Trifork Learning
Founded
2011
Country
Canada
Website
triforklearning.com
Product Features
Assessment
Certification Management
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Individualized Assessments
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Multi-User Collaboration
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Proctoring
No
Scoring
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Skill Testing
No
Surveys
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Test / Quiz Creation
No
K-12
Attendance Tracking
No
Classroom Management
No
Communication Management
No
Curriculum Management
No
Enrollment Management
No
Financial Management
No
Parent Portal
No
Progress Reports
Yes
Skill Testing
Yes
Student Information / Records
No
Product Features
Assessment
Certification Management
Yes
Individualized Assessments
Yes
Multi-User Collaboration
Yes
Proctoring
No
Scoring
Yes
Skill Testing
Yes
Surveys
No
Test / Quiz Creation
Yes
Exam
Assessments
Yes
Automatic Grading
Yes
Certification
Yes
Online Tests
Yes
Paper Tests
No
Question Bank
Yes
Question Branching
Yes
Question Randomizing
Yes
Quizzes
Yes
Results Reporting
Yes
Scheduling
Yes
Surveys
No
Time Limits
Yes
User Management
Yes
Weighted Questions
Yes
Higher Education
Admissions Management
No
Alumni Management
No
Assessment Management
Yes
Curriculum Management
Yes
Faculty / Staff Management
Yes
Financial Aid Management
No
Fundraising Management
No
Housing Management
No
Scheduling
Yes
Student Information / Records
Yes
Student Portal
Yes
K-12
Attendance Tracking
Yes
Classroom Management
Yes
Communication Management
Yes
Curriculum Management
Yes
Enrollment Management
Yes
Financial Management
Yes
Parent Portal
No
Progress Reports
Yes
Skill Testing
Yes
Student Information / Records
Yes