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Common Platforms

Powerschool: Check a few times a week

To see how a class average is calculated, click on the grade for the class
- Graded assignments will be displayed - problem areas can be identified
Assignment Titles - as listed in StudySync, or IXL
Check for upcoming assignments and/or work that is missing
Some assignments will have colored icons next to scores indicating missing, late, incomplete or excused (use key at the bottom of the page to know what the colors represent
Some assignments may also include a comment providing extra information. This will be indicated with a speech box with three lines in the middle located on the right side of the assignment/score. (Mobile mode may be in a different location)

PBIS: Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

School-wide initiative to reward positive behavior
Accessed through classlink
Teachers reward points that students can exchange for goods, foods, and/or entertainment
In the app
- Amount of points earned in a term
- Amount of points earned in a year
- Amount of points spent
- “Cost” for prizes (Store → The Den; some teachers may have their own store); items “purchased” will be given during school time

StudySync / Aleks

StudySync: RLA

Students access through Class Link on their computers
Listed as McGraw-Hill ConnectEd
- May access Language Arts or Online Social Studies Textbook
If there are tiles, those assignments have not been submitted as completed
Assignments listed with due date or if past due
Clicking Binder at the top will show past assignments & day/time turned in

Aleks: Math

IXL: (RLA, Math, Science, Social Studies)

Access
- through Classlink
- ixl.com (email teacher for login information)
- Phone/tablet through app store and google play
Sorted by specific skills, contents, and grade levels
Progress is noted in parenthesis next to a specific skill
A score of 80 - 100 signals completion; no score signals no attempt on the skill
Keep in mind scores are not based on a percentage but a tiered understanding of the concept
A general diagnostic can also be completed to see where the student is at and which skills can be worked on for improvement

Edpuzzle: Primarily Math and Science

assignments will be linked in google classroom or the hub but can also be accessed by going through Classlink
When the video is completed, the score is visible.
- May be re-attempted - email specific teacher to find out
- Click on 3 lines next to Edpuzzle logo to pull up the menu. From here you can select a class to see which videos have been assigned and completed.
Answers to the questions are usually provided in the video before the question is asked
Closed Captioning (CC) is also available on most videos

Savvas: Science

Classkick: Primarily Math and Science

Access:
- classkick.com or in Classlink (following the instructions below will allow student’s progress to be saved)
  1. Select Login → Student
  2. Click Login (again at the bottom; DO NOT enter a class code)
  3. Select Continue with Google
Select assignment to see work and details
There is no "submit" or "turn in", teacher will see work and grade accordingly

Imagine Learning: RTI for Reading and Math

RLA
- Imagine Language and Literacy - used for fundamental skills
- Imagine Reading - used for fluency and comprehension
Math
- Imagine Math Facts - used for add/subtract/multiply/divide practice
- Imagine Math - used for standards based practice

DeltaMath: Math

FastBridge: ELA , Math, and RTI

Access: Classlink
Used to track fundamental skills and grade level progression
Only used during school hours
Occurrence
- All students use 3 times a year (Fall, Winter, Spring)
- Students in an RTI class use once a week
Data used to place students in academically appropriate classes
Never given as assignments nor graded

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