Pear Assessment
*Formerly Edulastic

On the left side menu, click "Manage Class."
You will see a message that says "No Active Classes" with options to "Create a new class" or "Sync classes with Clever."
To auto-roster your classes with Clever, select "Sync classes with Clever." This will pull information from Infinite Campus and automatically add your students.
If you need to create a class outside of your Infinite Campus classes, you can manually create classes by selecting "Create a new class" and adding students by email address. (Uses: interventions, enrichments, etc.)

Getting Started- Creating an Assignment from the Test Bank

To access the test bank, use the left side menu to select "Test" under Library. Once you are in the test bank, you can use filters to search for tests by grade level, subject, standard, and topic/skill.

When you click on a test, you have options to select preview, details, clone, and assign.
- Preview- shows you the test how a student sees it.
- Details- shows you specific test items.
- Clone- creates the test and allows you to make changes to questions, add/delete.
- Assign- assigns test as is.
You can also click the heart to favorite a test and make it easier to find later.

If you clone the test, this allows you to make changes to the test, like adding and deleting questions. If you do not need to make changes, go directly to assign the test.

When assigning the test, you will select the class and students to receive the test and select the desired settings.

Getting Started- Creating a test from scratch

Use the left side menu and select "Test" under Library.
Click the " + New Test" blue button in the top right corner.
Select "From Scratch."
Title, add descriptions, and details.
Click add items.
Search the Item Bank for existing questions or Create New Items (author your own).
Click the + to add a test item to your "cart" (test).
When creating new items, options for Classic and Tech Enhanced question types are on the left side. Click on the one you want.
Add question and answer when you click in the text field. A Text Editor toolbar will pop up. This allows you to format (bold, underline, bullets, etc.), as well as enter math symbols (square root icon), embed video, or insert an image into any question that you create.
Use the "Preview" tab to view the question as a student. Use the "Meta Data" tab to add the standard(s) to the question.
Select Save to save your question to the assessment.
Continue to add items in the same way. When you finish adding items, Review your assessment.
Once finished, use the "Review" tab to double-check questions and answers and the "Settings" tab to set your assignment settings to meet your needs.
Save, publish, and assign as desired.

Getting Started- Importing a Quiz/Test from Google Forms

Navigate to the left menu, select the test library, and click on "Create new test."

2. Users will see an option labeled "Google Forms" to select.

3. Clicking on the Google Forms card will prompt users to log in to their Google account and authorize Pear Assessment to access forms in Google Drive.

4. Once authorized, a list of available forms from the user's Google Drive will be displayed. Select the form and click on select.

5. Pear Assessment will initiate the import process, converting google form data into Pear Assessment items.

6. After import, users will receive a summary of the imported form. If the correct answer is not set on google forms the same would be included in the summary, it can be edited from the review screen and the item would show and exclamation.

7. Clicking on "Review" will take you to the test review screen. Here, you have the ability to attach standards to each item, update correct answers if they were not included in the Google Form, add new items from the test library as needed, and edit or update settings directly from the test review page. After you have finished making edits and adjustments, the test will be ready to be published.

FAQ:

Is there a limit on the number of items that can be imported from Google Forms into Pear Assessment?

Pear Assessment supports a maximum of 50 items imported from Google Forms.

Which item types from Google Forms are supported on Pear Assessment?

Pear Assessment supports most question types from Google Forms, with the exception of the linear scale type. The supported item types include: Multiple Choice, Checkbox, Short Answer, Paragraph, Dropdown, Date and Time, File Upload, Multiple Choice Grid, Checkbox Grid.

Can a Google Form containing only image or video content be effectively imported into Pear Assessment?

Yes! When importing a Google Form into Pear Assessment, if the form includes solely an image, it will be classified as the "text (instructions question type)." Likewise, if the form includes only a video, it will be classified as the "video (instructions question type)" within Pear Assessment.

Is there a filter available to locate tests created by importing Google Forms?

Currently, we do not have a specific filter designed for identifying tests that have been created by importing Google Forms. However, we plan to incorporate this feature in our upcoming releases.

Getting Started- Creating a Test from a PDF with SnapQuiz

Use the left side menu and select "Test" under Library.
Click the " + New Test" blue button in the top right corner.
Select SnapQuiz and upload the PDF version of your test/assignment.
Add title, descriptions, and details.
Click the "Worksheet" tab at the top.
Select the first question type you would like to add- multiple choice, text entry, drop-down, math, true/false, or essay.
Input answer options, the correct answer, and add standard.
You can also click the question number and drag it to the location on the PDF to help students understand which question goes with which answer box.
If you have multiple questions with the same question type (all multiple choice ABCD), you can use the "Add Bulk" function to input several at one time.
Once finished, use the "Review" tab to double-check questions and answers and the "Settings" tab to set your assignment settings to meet your needs.
Save, publish, and assign as desired.

Getting Started- How to Create Different Question Types

Common Question Types on the KSA:

Multiple choice
Multiple select (select two)
Math- equation, drop-down, drag and drop
Classification questions
Matching
Passage (add up to 5, used in ELA, SS, and science) with multiple questions
Graphing

Getting Started- Understanding the Assessment Settings

There are several setting options to meet your individual classroom and student needs. The most common uses are highlighted here. You can also hover over the setting in Edulastic for an explanation.

Class/Group Settings

Assign to classes
Assign to all or specific students
Open and Close date (automatically or manually by the teacher)
Allow late submissions

Test Behavior

Class assessment, practice, homework, or quiz
Choose how to release scores (Don't release, scores only, scores with student answers, scores with student & correct answers)
Allow partial credit- KSA does award partial credit
Show Calculator- basic, scientific, Desmos graphing (will be available for all questions!)
Reference Material (Writing tips, etc.)
Text to Speech- turn on for students with reading accommodations, turn off if students do not need this feature
Timed- test is only open for a set time
Rubric- allows students to see any rubrics attached to questions during the assessment
Hints- shows student hints for questions, option to penalize for using hints

Anti- Cheating

Shuffle test questions
Shuffle test answers
Require password- students who are present get the password, prevents students working from another location
Complete in one sitting
Closed-browser (no other tabs open, students are warned if they open another tab, student tests will lock out when opening a new tab)
Restrict question navigation (students can't go back)

Auto-Redirect

Allow multiple attempts
- Set number of attempts allowed
- Allow students to check answer a set amount of times before submission
Enable auto-redirect
- Set threshold for students to auto-retake
- Set number of attempts allowed
- Allow students to check answer a set amount of times before submission
- Select which questions students can retake
- Select what feedback students see

Miscellaneous

Performance Bands
- HCS Grading Scale is pre-loaded
- Standards-based grading scale as well.
Accessibility
- Magnifier
- Scratchpad
- Skip alert- must confirm to skip question
Test Interface
- Select TestNav for the experience to mirror that of KSA

Getting Started- Looking at the Data

The Live Class Board lets you see what is happening in real-time and after the assessment for both individual students and whole class.

To access the Live Class Board, start at the Assessment tab on the left side menu, choose the assessment and the class, and select the Live Class Board icon on the far right.

On the Live Class Board, you will find a bar graph at the top with class data by the question. Clicking on any of the bars will drill down into student responses to that question. The blue line shows the average time taken on each question.

In the section below, is a snapshot of each student’s progress in a Student Response card.

The colored squares on each student card show correct answers (green), incorrect (red), and partially correct (yellow). Essay type or tech-enhanced questions that are not auto-graded show in blue until they are manually scored by the teacher. Gray means the student skipped the question.

When you click on a student card, you will see a Detailed Response for one student’s answers on the whole assessment. You can jump to the ones the student missed by clicking on the red bars on the Performance graph at the top.

You can leave feedback on the whole assessment at the top right, or for individual questions.

You can change scores if you need to as well. Giving partial credit, extra credit, etc.

In the Live Class Board, you can also perform other actions like download scores, add or remove students from the assignment, print, etc. You will do this by putting a checkmark on a single student’s name card or select all. Go to More.

Here are the steps you can use to perform various actions:

Download data to a file: Click the box next to the student’s name (or Student Responses box for everyone). Then click, More, and then Download Grades on the right
Redirect (reassign): If a student was absent for the assignment or you want them to try it again, you can click the box next to their name and choose redirect. They will be able to pick up where they left off with their prior answers saved.
Print: Checking the box by the student’s name and clicking Print will print the whole test along with the student’s answers and your feedback if you’ve given any. This can be helpful if you need to give it to parents.

View when you first publish the test.

View from test library when test is already published.

Getting Started- Sharing Assessments with Peers

If you have created an assessment that you would like to make available to your PLC, school, district, or anyone using Edulastic, here are the steps.

If you just finished making the test:

When you publish the assignment, you will see a box with the "Private URL." Click the pencil edit button, select who you would like to share it with (school, district, public), and then set the sharing option to Limited Actions (duplicate, assign).
Click "Share." This will share the test to the designated library, which is accessible by the collections filter in the Test Library.
You can also copy and paste the URL to share.

If you already made the test:

Use the left side menu to open the Test Library.
Clear your filters.
Open "Create by Me." Then, select "More" on the test you would like to share.
Click the "Share" button to the right of the test title.
Select who you would like to share it with (school, district, public), and then set the sharing option to Limited Actions (duplicate, assign).
Click "Share." This will share the test to the designated library, which is accessible by the collections filter in the Test Library.
You can also copy and paste the URL to share.

FAQ- How do I release scores after students take the assessment?

You have the choice of having this information released once the students have submitted their test or assignment or you can choose to release the scores manually. The following will walk you through how to release assessment scores and feedback to students.

In Edulastic you can choose from 4 options when configuring your Release Scores settings. You can choose from the following:

DO NOT RELEASE SCORES OR RESPONSES
RELEASE SCORES ONLY
RELEASE SCORES AND STUDENT RESPONSES
RELEASE SCORES, STUDENT RESPONSES, AND CORRECT ANSWERS

When creating a test you’ll find the different Release Scores options in the Settings tab. If you want to manually release the scores, set to Release Scores option to “DO NOT RELEASE SCORES OR RESPONSE”. This allows you to decide when you want to release scores.

After students have taken the assessment and you wish to release the scores,

You can manually release and adjust the Release Scores settings in the Live Class Board. To do this select the 3 dots at the top right side of the page and then select “Release Score.”
From here you’ll see a screen pop up giving you the option to adjust the release scores settings. To Manually release the scores simply click one of the three options available to release scores. Once you have selected the choice that you’re looking for, click the APPLY button.

For students:

Once you release the scores for the students to see, you’ll notice that their score is published on their main screen. In order for them to see review the test in better detail, they’ll need to click the green REVIEW button.
They are given a performance summary and if you gave the student overall feedback they’ll also see that feedback here. From here you’ll want the student to click the blue REVIEW RESPONSES button. Then, they’ll be able to navigate through each question and review all the options you selected for them to be able to view.

FAQ- How does redirect work, and what do students see when redirected?

Redirect means reassign, redo, and reopen. It is a good feature to use if:

Students were absent or didn’t finish the test during the initial testing window.
Students scored below an acceptable threshold and you want to give them a chance to improve.
Students have inadvertently skipped questions on the assessment and you want them the opportunity to go back in and answer those.
Students rushed through an assessment without giving their best effort and you want them to retake it.

When you redirect, the prior responses are not deleted. If the students wish, they can change their responses or keep them as is. On the teachers’ side, the students’ cards will show the boxes as gray and appear as if it has not been taken yet. This is so you can get the live data on the retake and does not delete their previous work unless you choose to do so.

Teachers are able to redirect an assignment any number of times. Redirect remains available even after the due date has passed.

How to Redirect:

Start at the Assessment tab on the left side menu, choose the assessment and the class, and select the Live Class Board icon on the far right.
Select the students you wish to redirect. Then, click redirect on the right of the screen.
A pop-up box will appear with the selected students. You can also select the entire class or absent students.
Select which questions you would like them to see. For absent students, select all. For retakes, you can also have them see only the questions they skipped or the questions they skipped and got wrong.
Additionally, you have the following options regarding how you want the students to see the previous attempt.
1. Score and Feedback – Students will see whether or not they got a question right and any feedback the teacher has provided on those questions.
2. Student Response & Feedback – Students will see their previous responses and any feedback the teacher has provided on those questions.
3. Feedback Only – Students will see any feedback the teacher has provided on those questions.

Automatic Redirect:

You can also set up an assignment to automatically redirect students. In the assignment settings, select "Auto-Redirect" settings.

Allow multiple attempts will apply to all students based on the max amount of attempts you set. You can also let students check their individual answers for a set number of attempts with this feature.
Enable auto-redirect will automatically redirect students on an assignment based on a threshold you set.
- Input the desired threshold %
- Amount of extra attempts allowed
- Question delivery- all, skipped, skipped and wrong
- Show previous attempt- teacher feedback on, student score & teacher feedback, student response & teacher feedback, student score & response & teacher feedback

Student View:

Students will see the test in their dashboard and a button to Start with a notification that they have completed 1/2, 2/3, etc. attempts.

FAQ- Can you change the settings of the test once it has been assigned?

Yes and no. When the test was created, if the "Freeze settings" feature was turned on, you cannot change any of the settings. If not, you can edit the settings. To do so, open the live class board, click the settings tab at the top, and make changes.

FAQ- When a teacher leaves student feedback, do the students get an email in their school account to let them know they have a message or just a notification if they are logged into Edualstic?

The feedback is only in Edulastic.

Once you release the scores for the students to see, you’ll notice that their score is published on their main screen. In order for them to see review the test in better detail, they’ll need to click the green REVIEW button.
They are given a performance summary and if you gave the student overall feedback they’ll also see that feedback here. From here you’ll want the student to click the blue REVIEW RESPONSES button. Then, they’ll be able to navigate through each question and review all the options you selected for them to be able to view.

FAQ- Is there a speech to text option when the teacher is trying to leave messages/feedback for students?

Not at this time.

FAQ- How do I access the district library and KSA released items?

Open test library on the left side menu.
Clear filters.
Scroll down to collections filter and select district library.
Add additional filters (grade level, subject, etc.) as needed.

KSA Released Items on Edulastic

Edulastic Kentucky Summative Assessments Released Test Items 2022

Through Course Task in Edulastic

Through the Task- Edulastic

FAQ- How does the lock down/ restricted browser work?

The Anti- Cheating Features:

Complete Test In One Sitting – when enabled, this prevents students from exiting the test. After clicking to start, students will then have to complete the test in a single session.
Restrict Navigation Out of Test – when enabled, students will be shown a warning message when they leave the Edulastic tab. The teacher will also be notified. The third option within this setting can be used to automatically pause the student’s test after multiple infringements.
Restrict Question Navigation – when enabled, students will not be able to return to previously answered questions. This means that students will not be able to flag questions and return to them later.

What the Students See:

Complete Test in One Sitting- The Exit button in the top right will be grayed out, which makes the students complete each question and submit before exiting.
Restrict Nativation Out of Test- Students will be notified when opening the test with a message: "While taking this test, you can not open other web pages. This test can only be taken in fullscreen mode." with options to "Take it Later" or "Enter Full Screen." When students try to open a new tab, the student will receive a warning "Test Security: Moving out of the assignment has been recorded and the teacher will be notified." If you selected the option to automatically pause the student test, this will also stop their test until/if you redirect their assessment.

What the Teacher Sees:

Students who have opened a new tab while taking the assessment will notify you and have a yellow "In Progress" label on their student card with a yellow triangle with an exclamation point.

FAQ- When students leave/unenroll, is there a way their data can be accessed?

When rostered with Clever, if a student switches classes or unenrolls, they will no longer appear on your roster. Their account is "frozen" and you can see their previous assessment data, but it is not transferable.

FAQ- How does a teacher "unsync" a class?

A teacher cannot unsync a class from Clever. If you would like to hide a class that you do not wish to see, you can favorite with a heart that classes you want to see in your dashboard on each class card. Then, set the dashboard to view only your Favorites.

Additional tip: Rename the class you do not wish to see as DO NOT USE so you do not accidentally assign tests to the wrong class.

FAQ- Are performance bands set at the district level only, or can each teacher edit their own performance bands?

Performance bands are set a the district and school level. See admin to have a new performance band created. There is a limit of 10 bands. The HCS grading scale is pre-loaded into the performance bands available.

FAQ- Can you add drag and drop to SnapQuiz tests?

No. SnapQuiz is limited to multiple choice, text entry, drop-down, math, true/false, or essay question types.

FAQ- How do I translate for ELL students in Edulastic?

A translator is now built into the Immersive Reader on Edulastic.

To turn it on, create a clone of the assignment for this specific student.
Under the assignment settings, open the Miscellaneous settings.
Turn on the Immersive Reader under the Accessibility settings.

FAQ- What do I do for students that can't be on the Internet?

Open the desired assessment. Click details.
In the top corner, select the print button.
Print the assessment and deliver to student as usual.
When the student is finished, select the student name from the Live Class Board. Then, click "More", and "Mark as submitted."
Now click on the "Express Grader" tab. It displays the Score Grid with the name of each student listed below.
Choose if you want to enter scores or responses. Please note, you can not enter responses for tech- enhanced questions. Then, click on the question score or answer.
When you click on any question, a popup window appears. In order to manually enter the answers, you’ll want to click the Edit Response option to “On”. This is located a the bottom of the screen. Now you’re ready to enter the student’s response and/or score. You can also add comments. Once you’re done making an entry, click the green save button.
You can navigate through the questions by using the ‘Prev Question’ and ‘Next Question’ buttons at the bottom of the page or using your arrow keys on your keyboard. Once you’re done entering all the scores that you wish to, click on Exit on the bottom right of the page.
Student data will be added to your class data and scored if you entered answers.

FAQ- If we start an assignment but have to stop, how do we come back to it?

Once you have started the assignment, open the Live Class Board.

You will see "Pause" and "Close" in the top right corner. Select "Pause" to pause all students and prevent students from working on it outside of the time you allow. When you are ready to resume, open the Live Class Board, and select "Resume" in the top right corner where you selected "Pause".

You can also pause individual students by selecting student cards, clicking "More", and then clicking "Pause Students". Repeat the process and select "Resume Students" when they are ready to resume.

FAQ- Can students respond with voice answers?

Yes! There is an audio response question available under the written & recorded question types that allows student to respond with their voice.

FAQ- Can I turn the calculator on for only certain questions?

Yes and no. You cannot turn the calculator on and off for specific questions, but you can create sections of a test that have access to a calculator and sections that do not have access to a calculator.

Directions:

Access the test library from the left hand toolbar, select “Create new test”.
Users will now see the option to “create section” to select.

3. Once a section is created, click “select items” to add certain questions to the section.

4. Choose “add” on the far right of the screen. Once you have all items selected for that section, choose “done.”

5. Your screen will be redirected to the “manage sections” tab where a new section can be created OR the user can move to the settings. Create as many sections as needed and then proceed to the “settings” tab.

6. In settings, navigate to “section settings.” From here, users can- prevent navigation to other sections, show calculator or choose to have no calculator, create section specific settings by clicking the section name.

Moving Items Between Sections:

After a test has been drafted (before it has been assigned), users can move items from one section to another in two ways:

First, the user can click and drag the item from one section to the next. A dropbox will appear in the section to place the item.
Users can also check the box next to the item to move on the far right, then navigate to the top right and choose "move to" and change to the desired number.

This does not apply to tests that have already been assigned.

FAQ:

How many sections can be created on a test?

Pear Assessment limits the amount of sections to 7 per test. The button to add a new section will be disabled after 7 sections are created.

Do I have to save each section when I am done?

No. Pear Assessment auto-saves the sections and does not require users to save after each section is created.

Do I have to put items in each section before creating a new section?

No. Users can create all sections first and then go back to add items to each.

Do I have to use already created items for the sections?

No. When users go to “select items” to a section, there will be an option to “create new item” as is with any test users create.

FAQ- Can I combine quizzes/tests to other quizzes/tests?

Yes, you can combine previously created assessments.

When you find an assessment you want to combine, select "add to test."
You will notice the top bar will have a button that says, "Create test with ___ items."
Continue adding tests as desired.
When ready, click the "Create test with ____ items" button.
You can continue adding and deleting items as desired under the "add items" and "review" tab.

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