Getting Started with Track My Progress

•Online assessment for grades K-6: Reading & Math

•Grade 7 and 8 students can pilot the assessment

• Measures learning of the Common Core State Standards

• Computer Adaptive Test

• Instant results

• 4 testing windows each school year

•August 1 through October 31•Nov 1 through January 31•February 1 through April 30•May 1 through July 31

1: Assessment OverviewTrack My Progress

Check EmailCheck your email to find an email with the subject: “Your New Track My Progress Account”.

Spam Filter?If you have not received an email from Track My Progress, check your spam filter or call 800-294-0989.

Set PasswordFollow the instructions in the email to set your new password. After you have set your password you are ready to sign in to Track My Progress.

2: Your Teacher AccountCheck your email and create your password

Sign InLocate your account number in the email from Track My Progress. Enter your account number, your username (your email address) and the password you just created. You can find the sign in page by going to www.trackmyprogress.com and selecting “Sign In” at the top right corner of the page.

2: Your Teacher AccountSign in or get help signing in

Need Help Signing In?If you do not have your password, click the “Forgotten your password?” link to reset your password.

If you do not know your school account number click “Need your account#?” and it will be emailed to you.

2: Your Teacher AccountReview your class

Student NamesClick “My Class” to review the student names to make sure each of your students have a Track My Progress student account.

Creating Student AccountsIf you need to create a Track My Progress account for a student, click on the “My Class” link at the top of the page and then click “Add Student.”

My SettingsSelect your “My Settings” link at the top of the page

3: Preparing to TestSelect the CCSS subject of your next test

Order of TestsBy default the Math test is given first and the Reading test second. If you prefer to give the Reading test first, change the 2 next to Reading to a 1.

After a student completes the reading test the next day she signs in she will take the math test.

3: Preparing to TestPrint sign in cards for your students

My ClassAfter you sign in click on the “My Class” link at the top of the page to see a list of your students’ usernames and passwords.

Print Sign In CardsSelect “Print Sign In Cards” at the top of the page to generate a list of sign in cards you can print and give to your students to help them sign in for each Track My Progress test.

Print RosterSelect “Print Roster” in order to generate a list of your students with their username and passwords so you can help them sign in.

Distribute Sign In CardsProvide each student with a Track My Progress sign in card. The sign in card has the information they will need to sign in for each test.

3: Preparing to TestGetting ready to test

HeadphonesMake sure you have headphones or ear buds for each student. Track My Progress requires listening to audio instructions in each test.

Sign In PageStudents sign in to test at the same web address (www.trackmyprogress.com) that you sign in to access your own account. The difference is that students enter their own username and password. The account number will be the same for all students and teachers at your school.

3: Preparing to TestHelping students sign in to the test

Signing InHelp students enter the school account number, their username and their password as printed on their sign in card.

4: Taking a TestOverview of student tests

•Math and Reading tests must be taken on separate days.

•The average test time is 20-25 minutes, but be prepared for some students to need less or more time. Track My Progress is not a timed test.

•The Computer Adaptive Test will find the optimal learning zone for each student, so the test time, content and experience will vary based on student need.

•The bookmarking feature allows students to exit the test and return to sign in and complete it at a different time without having to start over.

•Students can skip a question that is too hard for them by pressing the NEXT button and confirming they want to skip the current test question.

Student OrientationEach test begins with a student orientation that teaches the student how to use the important buttons of the test.

Students will be shown what the buttons do and they will be asked to demonstrate that they understand how to use each button presented.

4: Taking a TestOrientation

Green Next ButtonThe Next button is used by students to indicate that they have completed the test question and are ready for the next one.

To Scroll a PassageTo scroll a reading passage students must click on the passage itself and move it toward the top of the screen to see more text.

4: Taking a TestListening to audio narration

This test question asks students to click and drag the objects at the bottom of the screen to match the beginning sound of the objects above.

Play AudioStudents select the speaker icon to hear the narration for a picture or word.

Play DirectionsStudents select the play button to repeat the directions.

4: Taking a TestGetting help

Exit ButtonPress the X button to leave the test.

HelpAt anytime students can see a demonstration of how to solve a test question by pressing the ? button.

ProgressProgress through the test is indicated by the solid and empty dots at the top of the screen. An empty dot represents a yet to be completed test question.

Skipping a QuestionStudents can skip a question that is too hard by pressing the NEXT button. The student is presented with the option of finishing the test question or confirming to skip it.

Skipping a test question indicates to the test that the current question is too hard and the difficulty level will be adjusted.

4: Taking a TestSkipping and finishing

Finishing the TestThe test will administer between 25 and 30 test questions. When the checkered flag appears on the screen the student has completed the test.

5: Reviewing Test ResultsInstructional Groups

Above Grade Level

Select SubjectOn this screen the math scores and instructional groups are shown because ‘groups’ and ‘math’ are selected..

On Grade Level

Borderline

At Risk

Select NameSelecting a student name will bring you to their progress over time graph.

5: Reviewing Test ResultsProgress over time

Test DetailClick the colored bar to see more detail about this test.

CCSS SubjectsSelect MATH or READING to see progress over time for each subject. Or select a domain to see a more specific strand of the subject.

5: Reviewing Test ResultsQuestion by question detail

AnswerThis column indicates whether the question was answered correctly, incorrectly or if the student skipped the test question.

View QuestionClick on a row to see the exact test question the student saw during this test.

Common Core StandardThe standard is indicated for each test question. Place your cursor on the standard to read the standard description.

5: Reviewing Test ResultsCCSS Diagnostics

Area of NeedIn this example the scores indicate Base Ten and Literature as areas of need relative to other domains.

DiagnosticSelecting Diagnostic at the top left of the screen changes the data view to show scale scores for each CCSS subject and domain.

5: Reviewing Test ResultsReport View

Progress ScoresThe far right column of the report displays the total progress the student has made in each Common Core subject and domain over the course of the school year. The progress score is determined by subtracting the most recent score from the Fall score. If the student did not take a Track My Progress assessment in the fall this column will be blank.

ReportClick the report button to see data in a report view for all four test windows.

Scale ScoreScale scores show the level of CCSS knowledge and skill in reading and math. Track My Progress scores are based on U.S. national average.

5: Reviewing Test ResultsScale Score and Percentile Rank

Progress Bar ColorsThe color of each progress bar is based upon the percentile of the score. For example, if a student scores in the 65th percentile for reading, that student’s reading score will be green. The above color-percentile table found in your settings window indicates the correspondence between the colors and the percentiles.

Average scale scores for math and reading at each grade level

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6: ContactTrack My Progress Support