Grade Cam
Description: GradeCam uses Web-based software that allows teachers to instantly scan and grade multiple-choice assessments using a document camera (or other Web-based cameras). With a free account, teachers can make 10-question answer keys, upload classes to create personalized test forms, scan tests, and get instant reports and data analysis. Additional features are available through paid accounts, for individual teachers as well as for school and district-wide accounts. With the paid plans, the number of test items expands to 100. Additionally, teachers can transfer data to nearly any online gradebook and create standards-based evaluations. The site walks users through set-up and offers numerous tutorials and a community support page. Common Sense Media Review
Student Data: According to their website, teachers can customize reports by standards and performance bands. Generate custom reports using a variety of filters such as teacher, standard, student, class, and school.
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Illuminate Education
Description: Illuminate Education is a product purchased by a school district. The system offers one site where all district test data can be accessed by the classroom teacher and district administrators. Teacher and student data can be accessed by using the easy to find reports. Assessments can be teacher generated or district generated.
Student Data: Illuminate Education is used in the Phoenix Union High School District. There are many reports available for teachers and administrators. The reports are easy to access and there are approximately eight different reports. Also, the student data for all tests taken in the district can be accessed by clicking on the student's name. This tool was the easiest to review since I have been using it regularly for the last few years.
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Mastery connect
Description: The paid version of MasteryConnect provides tools for teachers to track mastery of standards in real time, and it also serves as a place for teacher-created formative assessments. The "mastery" part of the website helps teachers plan assessments linked to standards and analyze data collected from the assessments. With a premium account, teachers can create customized curriculum maps linked to formative assessments. Common Core State Standards are color-coded by domain and can be rearranged, rewritten, and compiled from various subject areas. Grades can be entered as raw scores, using rubrics, performance sources, bubble sheets, or even built-in GradeCam support. Users can customize the mastery levels to match school criteria. Reports are detailed and can be shared with parents and students using an online portal. School and district users can also import data into a school-based SIS. Common Sense Media Review
Student Data: According to their website, A variety of reports are available to teachers in MasteryConnect, including student mastery reports, assessments, item analysis, student groups, and teacher comparison reports.
Reference: Mastery Connect You Tube Videos
The answer pad
Description: The Answer Pad is used to make electronic answer sheets for paper tests. There is Common Core alignment which provides feedback. There are many question types, all with the ability to let kids show work on the scratch-pad tool. All the tests are auto-scored, giving reports of the data by individual student performance or by test item. Answer Pad+ gives teachers access to templates (maps, diagrams, and so on) to use with their questions, as well as uploading capabilities -- depending on their needs. Teachers can easily see who has responded and what kids have drawn and answered, as well as the class data. Even though the platform doesn't integrate with presentation tools such as PowerPoint or Keynote, the Go Interactive feature will most likely be useful during lectures and other types of direct instruction. Common Sense Media Review
Student Data: The Answer Pad information was difficult to find without an account. According to the web, there is graphical student response system providing teachers with immediate feedback of students' results. The app also offers the ability to leave feedback, track analytics, and align activities to curricular standards (http://www.edtechroundup.org.
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