AR ATLAS Writing Tracker

📝 Description

The AR ATLAS Writing Tracker is a Google Sheets-based assessment tool created specifically for Arkansas teachers. Designed to streamline writing instruction, data collection, and progress monitoring, this tool supports K–12 classrooms by aligning student writing tasks with Arkansas writing standards. With built-in automation, custom formatting, and intuitive visual dashboards, the Writing Tracker makes it easier to manage multiple writing assignments throughout the year while keeping a clear picture of student growth.

✨ Key Features

✅ Standards-Aligned Scoring

• Tracks six writing scores per student (two each for Argumentative, Informative, and Narrative modes)
  
  

• Linked to Arkansas grade-level writing standards
  
  

📊 Visual Progress Monitoring

• Color-coded progress bars based on student completion (red to green)
  
  

• Automatically updates with each entry of “✅ Complete” or “❌ Not Complete”
  
  

📈 Dynamic Dashboards

• Automatically generates domain averages and student counts
  
  

• “Build Dashboard” button refreshes headers and formatting with a single click
  
  

📅 Writing Tracker Tab

• Summarizes grade-level progress for each writing prompt
  
  

• Includes percentage complete, average score, and prompt details
  
  

📤 One-Click Exports

• Export any sheet as PDF or CSV, sent directly to your email
  
  

♻️ Reset Functions

• Reset all writing data without clearing headers or formatting
  
  

• Reset dashboard formatting to original domain-specific colors
  
  

🕓 Timestamp Tracking

• Updates each sheet with a “Last Updated” timestamp to document activity
  
  

💡 Why It Works

The AR ATLAS Writing Tracker removes the most time-consuming obstacles from writing instruction:

• No more manual score averaging
  
  

• No more sorting through individual assignments
  
  

• No more reinventing data sheets each year
  
  

By automating data collection and visualization, this tool frees teachers to focus on feedback and growth. It supports district-wide consistency, encourages data-driven instruction, and is customizable enough to fit any writing curriculum. With zero coding required after setup and full compatibility with Google Workspace, it’s a practical solution built by teachers, for teachers.