M-Class Assessment and Literacy Insights

The video tutorial, led by Alan Steadnauer, covers the M-Class assessment tool by Amplify. It begins with an introduction and agenda, followed by a history of M-Class and its development. The tutorial then delves into the features and benefits of M-Class, including its gentle, teacher-administered assessments and its comprehensive data analysis capabilities. The session also introduces the new Spanish assessment and dual language support. Finally, it provides an overview of the reporting and data analysis tools available to educators.

What is the primary focus of Amplify's work in literacy over the past two decades?

• Science and technology education

• Literacy assessment and instruction

• Physical education and health

• Mathematics assessment and instruction

What is a key feature of the M-Class assessment platform?

• It only provides reports without instructional support

• It requires students to take assessments independently

• It focuses solely on high school students

• It integrates assessment and instruction for classroom use

How does M-Class ensure that teachers trust the data collected?

• By using multiple choice questions

• By providing face-to-face assessments with students

• By using a random selection of students for assessment

• By only assessing students once a year

What is the purpose of the M-Class assessment demonstration?

• To explain the history of M-Class development

• To highlight the use of multiple choice questions

• To demonstrate the teacher-administered assessment process

• To show how students can assess themselves

What is a unique feature of Amplify Reading?

• It focuses on mathematics skills

• It provides a personalized learning path for each student

• It requires teacher supervision at all times

• It uses a one-size-fits-all approach for all students

How does Amplify Reading engage students?

• With a game-like narrative world

• By offering rewards for completing assessments

• Through traditional textbook exercises

• By focusing on rote memorization

What is the role of caregiver letters in the M-Class system?

• To provide detailed technical data to parents

• To assess the caregivers' understanding of literacy

• To inform caregivers about their child's progress in a friendly language

• To replace parent-teacher conferences

How often are caregiver letters sent out?

• Every month

• Twice a year

• Three times a year

• Once a year

What is the purpose of leadership reports in the M-Class system?

• To focus solely on financial data

• To help school leaders understand the systemic impact of assessments

• To provide detailed student data to teachers only

• To replace all other forms of student assessment

How can school leaders use the data from M-Class reports?

• To make decisions about school lunch menus

• To determine teacher salaries

• To plan school events and activities

• To analyze student progress and plan interventions