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Description

Tailor and print forms, oversee both existing and personalized standards, evaluate and score assessments, compile and disseminate data, swiftly transfer grades, and enhance instructional and decision-making processes. These solutions are designed to save time, improve performance, and reduce costs at every phase, from customizing assessments to grading and analyzing data. Gain access to dynamic information that can be easily filtered by various criteria such as school, class, student, assignment, question, and standard, among others. Set up uniform or tailored performance bands to classify student achievement effectively. Develop distinctive categories to readily pinpoint proficient students or those at risk within different class groups. Utilize timely data analysis to identify and revise questions that present challenges while optimizing test quality. Keep track of class or campus performance in relation to specific items and standards, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of student progress. Additionally, employ state or custom standards-linked questions to monitor student growth over time and enhance educational outcomes. This systematic approach not only streamlines the grading process but also fosters targeted interventions for improved student success.

Description

STAR Phonics is an online tool developed by Renaissance that assists educators in swiftly and accurately assessing the foundational reading abilities of their students. This assessment evaluates proficiency in 12 essential phonics categories and identifies 102 specific phonics skills, providing educators with comprehensive insights into both the phonics patterns students have mastered and the areas that need further attention. The screening process is quick, usually taking just 2-5 minutes per student, and results are generated instantly without the need for manual data entry. It offers diagnostic reports at various levels, including individual students, classes, and grade-wide assessments; these reports reveal patterns of mistakes and gaps in skills, enabling teachers to customize their instructional approaches for individuals, small groups, entire classes, or even whole grades. Recently, STAR Phonics has introduced new features, such as audio pronunciations for every assessment word to enhance accuracy in scoring, as well as improved capabilities for exporting screener data categorized by phonics and by individual words. With these advancements, educators can gain a deeper understanding of their students’ phonics skills, ensuring that instruction is as effective and targeted as possible.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

MagicBox Yes 
Renaissance Next No 

Integrations

MagicBox No 
Renaissance Next Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

GradeCam

Founded

2000

Country

United States

Website

www.gradecam.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Renaissance Learning

Founded

1986

Country

United States

Website

www.renaissance.com/products/assessment/star-phonics/

Product Features

Gradebook

Attendance Tracking Yes 
Class Summary Yes 
Curve Scores No 
Grade Calculations No 
Individualized Assessments No 
Lesson Planning No 
Parent Portal No 
Progress Reports No 
Report Cards No 
Teacher Dashboard No 
Weighted Assignments No 

Product Features

Assessment

Certification Management No 
Individualized Assessments No 
Multi-User Collaboration No 
Proctoring No 
Scoring No 
Skill Testing No 
Surveys No 
Test / Quiz Creation No 

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