The Dimensions Report offers insight to how your students are performing across the 3 dimensions of the Next Generation Science standards. This report is particularly useful to spotting points of mastery and identifying where students may need more practice. In this guide, we'll review how to locate the Dimensions Report on InnerOrbit, what type of data is available, and features to help you filter data to make meaning.
📈 Access the Dimensions Report
The Dimensions Report helps you visualize NGSS data by breaking it down across the three dimensions: Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs), Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), and Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs).
How to Access the Dimensions Report:
Navigate to the "Reports" tab
Select the "Dimensions" tab
📌 Key Features in the Dimensions Report:
1. Shareable Data
Collaborate with Your Crew: Share your data to identify common patterns.
Click “Get Shareable Link” and send it to collaborators.
2. Usage Overview
InnerOrbit Usage Data: View how many assessments your students have completed and celebrate your data collection efforts! 🎉
3. Dimensions Breakdown
Identify Mastery and Misconceptions: See what students have mastered and where they need more practice.
Drill Down by Element: Click on a concept to expand it and explore specific grade bands and elements to take your analysis further.
Understand the Data:
The percentage shown reflects overall accuracy across all questions, students, and assessments for that dimension.
Example: “65% of all questions assessing the PS4 Disciplinary Core Idea (Waves and their Application) have been answered correctly.”
4. Dimensions Report Filtering Options
Customize your data view with the Left Sidebar Filters:
Select Specific Assessments: Focus on benchmarks, exit slips, or practice tests.
Compare Results: Analyze trends such as Pre- vs. Post-Assessments.
Set a Date Range: Narrow data by selecting a specific timeframe.
Color Code Proficiency:
Use color coding to easily analyze proficiency levels.
"Double-click" on the score to set your desired percentage for each proficiency level.
View by Group: Filter data by school, roster, or student.
Show All Standards: Identify NGSS elements that have not yet been assessed.
💡 Pro Tip: Use this report to track student growth over time. For more on this, check out Analyzing Retake Data to Measure Growth.
📊 Data Analysis Resources
Analyzing student data can feel overwhelming, but these resources will help you pinpoint actionable next steps and navigate your data universe with confidence:
Collaborate with your professional learning community to discuss data trends and instructional strategies.
Plan data-driven instruction at a broader scale with school or district-level insights.
📖 Learn more: Check out the Reports Overview to explore other types of reports available on InnerOrbit.
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