The Assignment Report provides detailed insights into student performance at both the individual and class levels. This report helps educators analyze assessment data, track student progress, and make data-driven instructional decisions.
What This Help Article Covers:
🚀 Overview of the Assignment Report
The Assignment Report provides granular insights into student performance, allowing you to:
Analyze student performance on individual questions
Identify trends across rosters
Unpack responses to detect possible misconceptions
Pinpoint WHO needs help with WHAT
This report helps identify student strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring you have the data needed to guide instruction effectively.
🧭 How to Access the Assignment Report
Navigate to the "Reports" tab
Select the "Assignments" subtab
Select "View the Full Report"
This will open a detailed view of student performance for the assessment.
Key Features in the Assignment Report
1. Toggle Between Class Periods
View assessment performance by class period for comparison.
2. Customize Cut Scores
The cut scores for each assessment can be adjusted to match your assessment goals.
⚠️ Cut scores should align with the assessment design, as different types of assessments vary in rigor. The grading scale should reflect the purpose and structure of the assessment.
Examples of Cut Score Adjustments:
Example 1: Pre-Instruction Diagnostic Assessments (1D Questions)
Since these assessments focus on foundational knowledge, a traditional grading scale (e.g., 90, 80, 70, 60) may be appropriate.
Example 2: Post-Instruction Summative Assessments (2D & 3D Questions)
These assessments evaluate mastery at the end of a unit and require students to apply knowledge in a rigorous way.
Cut scores may align more closely with InnerOrbit’s default proficiency percentages (60, 40, 20, 0), as state science tests often require lower scores for proficiency due to the depth of understanding required.
How to Adjust Cut Scores:
Click inside the cut score box.
Input the desired value.
Press "Enter" to apply your changes.
📖 Curious how InnerOrbit proficiency ranges compare to your state’s science test ranges? Read: InnerOrbit Cut Scores for State Test Alignment
3. View Student Submission Data
See the date, time, and duration of each student's assessment.
4. Active Proctoring Tools
Monitor student progress in real time by refreshing the report during test administration.
Force Submit student answers when the assessment period is over.
Unsubmit assessments to allow students to review and revise their answers.
5. Access Student Answer Sheets
Click on a student’s name to view their detailed responses for the assessment.
🛠️ Data Analysis Tools
The Answers by Question Matrix is a powerful feature that allows you to:
Analyze student performance at the individual, class, and question levels.
Identify trends and determine which dimensions students struggled with.
Use data to inform instructional next steps.
🔍 How to Use the Matrix:
Hover over each question to see which questions posed the greatest challenge.
Look for patterns in student responses to pinpoint misconceptions.
📖 Want to learn more about InnerOrbit's question types and assessment design? Read: Which Questions Should I Select for My Assessment?
📩 Download Detailed Reports
For deeper analysis, export student performance data from the Assignment Report into a CSV file. These reports allow for further data manipulation, trend analysis, and integration into other data systems.
📂 Download Answers Report
CSV file containing individual student answer data for the assessment.
📂 Download Student Standards Report
CSV file organizing assessment data by NGSS dimension (DCIs, SEPs, CCCs).
📂 Download Question to Standard Alignment
CSV file mapping each question to its corresponding NGSS standard for a standards-based breakdown.
📊 Data Analysis Resources
Analyzing student data can feel overwhelming, but these resources can help you take an actionable next step:
Collaborate with your professional learning community to discuss data trends and instructional strategies.
Use assessment data to plan instruction at a broader scale.
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5. "No Data" in Answer Grid?
If you see "No Data," it means a question was added after students had already completed the assessment. These questions won’t display results in the report.
📖 Want to explore more reports? Read: Teacher Reports Overview
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