1. In the past I have used edoctrina for interim assessments, classroom assessments, and final assessments. Creating an assessment through Performance Matters took a little more time than I was used to using edoctrina. I wasn't able to edit questions in an existing assessment without searching up the specific number assigned to that question. If I was able to edit questions directly from the assessment, it would take a lot less time updating questions year to year. As rigor and standards change throughout the years, questions need to change to reflect that. This part was not easy. The part that I loved was the data after students completed the test. I was able to see the data by standard and by student.
2. I would love to see myself use Performance Matters for interim assessments next year. This is something I would like to push for next year. This way we can use common assessments linked to state standards to modify our teaching. I would also like to play around with the different features like the "lockout" option. I was hoping there would be an option like the state assessments have to lock students into their test. There is an option for "lockout" but it still allows students to get out of the test, but then locks them when they try to get back into their test. This could be a nightmare if students don't know how to use this feature or accidently click out of their test. With more student practice, students will be able to use this feature more appropriately.
2. I would love to see myself use Performance Matters for interim assessments next year. This is something I would like to push for next year. This way we can use common assessments linked to state standards to modify our teaching. I would also like to play around with the different features like the "lockout" option. I was hoping there would be an option like the state assessments have to lock students into their test. There is an option for "lockout" but it still allows students to get out of the test, but then locks them when they try to get back into their test. This could be a nightmare if students don't know how to use this feature or accidently click out of their test. With more student practice, students will be able to use this feature more appropriately.