Over the Summer we released some pretty cool enhancements and updates. In case you had an extended vacation to Paris, Waikiki or even Greenland we are listing them all below for you 🙂
Top 7 Improvements for 2019 (in case you missed them!)
Using Pre-Built End of the Year Assessment Simulations
Ditch those antiquated test prep booklets and get students ready for state testing with pre-built end of the year simulations! With online simulations, you can easily assign to students and the results are available immediately! Below we’ve answered a couple of your questions regarding how to use the pre-built assessments: 1. Which end of the... Continue Reading →
New Feature 2 of 10: Engaging Tech-Enhanced Content
Brand new practice and assessment content built from the ground up using the 50+ tech-enhanced item formats which offer the psychometric properties that help more accurately measure student knowledge compared to traditional formats.
Improvement 2 of 10: Engaging Content built with 50+ Tech-Enhanced Items
Brand new practice and assessment content built from the ground up using the 50+ tech-enhanced item formats which offer the psychometric properties that help more accurately measure student knowledge compared to traditional formats.
Read-Aloud: Now available for Assessments K-2
Hi ScootPad Users! We are excited to announce availability of the Read-Aloud feature for K-2 Assessments in both Math and ELA! Your young learners will be able to click on the play button right above their questions to have the question read aloud. We are working on bringing the Read Aloud feature to grades 3 and above,... Continue Reading →
The Difference between Assessments and Practice
I had an interesting experience with my daughter and ScootPad once. She had  just finished 5th grade and was going to be evaluated for placement in advanced math classes in middle school. I decided to get a pulse reading on what her skills were for 6th grade math standards. Thus, I set up a series of... Continue Reading →
Top 5 Education Policy Issues in 2015
1. School readiness for all - In order for children to be ready to begin attending school, it is important that they have mastered their motor skills, socialization skills, and other educational skills. State leaders are looking for high quality early learning programs for younger kids. 2. Experiential and work-based learning - In order to attain... Continue Reading →
Seeming Struggle or a Need for More Challenge?
Sometimes, I focus my teaching brainpower on a single student. Trying to problem solve a tricky kid can make my job a lot easier if the student can change the dynamic in the class or help a group be more productive. Also, when I think about a single student, it can sometimes change the way... Continue Reading →
3 Ways to Use ScootPad in the Classroom
For many people, ScootPad is an at-home platform to extend learning in school. I use it this way at our house, with my own children. My son has been doing ScootPad for years, when none of his teachers even knew about it! Since I’ve returned to the classroom, I’ve brought the power of ScootPad with me.... Continue Reading →
Ready or Not, BYOD is Here to Stay
Not too far in the future, students will be bringing in their own devices to school. They will have the option to pull out their own tablets (or other devices) and log on to learning platforms at any place and any time. Sound familiar? That's the ScootPad mantra! We recognize the need for students to have personalized learning... Continue Reading →
