The Dimensions Report offers valuable insight into how students are performing across the three dimensions of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This report is particularly useful for spotting areas of mastery and identifying where students may need additional support.
What This Help Article Covers:
📈 Overview of the Dimensions Report
The Dimensions Report provides insights into student performance by tracking proficiency percentages across the three NGSS dimensions:
Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) – Content knowledge mastery
Science & Engineering Practices (SEPs) – Application of scientific skills
Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs) – Scientific thinking patterns
These percentages represent the percentage of questions answered correctly for that dimension across ALL your students and assessments in a given school year.
The colors represent the different proficiency scales.
The default proficiency ranges are:
Advanced: 60%
Proficient: 40%
Basic: 20%
Below Basic: 0%
Default ranges are based on patterns observed in state science test scale scores across multiple NGSS-aligned states.
📖 Want to learn more about InnerOrbit's default proficiency percentages? Read: How Are the Default Proficiency Percentages Set?
❓How to Access the Dimensions Report
Navigate to the "Reports" tab
Select the "Dimensions" tab
⚙️Customizing Proficiency Ranges
The default proficiency ranges are fully customizable.
To adjust:
Click inside the proficiency range box.
Input the desired value.
Press "Enter" to apply your changes.
Curious how InnerOrbit proficiency ranges compare to your state’s science test ranges?
💡 Pro Tip: If you’d like custom proficiency ranges set for your district based on your state test, please contact your account manager.
📌 Key Features in the Dimensions Report
1. Shareable Data
Collaborate with Your Team: Share your data to identify common patterns.
Click “Get Shareable Link” and send it to colleagues for data-driven discussions.
2. Usage Overview
InnerOrbit Usage Data: View how many assessments your students have completed and celebrate your data collection efforts! 🎉
3. Dimensional Breakdown
Identify Mastery and Misconceptions: Quickly see where students excel and where they need more practice.
Drill Down by Element: Click on a concept to expand and explore specific grade bands & NGSS elements.
Understand the Data:
View the percentage of correct answers across all assessments & students for a given 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.
Analyze trends such as Pre- vs. Post-Assessments.
📆 Set a Date Range
Filter data for a specific timeframe.
🎨 Color Code Proficiency:
Use color coding to easily analyze proficiency levels.
👥 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 insights:
📊 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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