Curriculum / ReadySet
Why ReadySet?
ReadySet is a new supplemental software curriculum program that not only assesses student progress towards mastery of specific state standards, it actually takes the time to teach the concepts. The software allows teachers to use it just as it is, or modify it to meet their own needs. Each package is a complete grade level and subject specific resource, that addresses every standard. Unlike online assessment programs where students work alone on a computer, ReadySet is designed to keep the focus of instruction on each student. Click »here to visit Connect Online to preview all ReadySet Content.
Lessons are:
- designed to keep the teacher at the center of instruction.
- designed to be a supplement to what teachers are already doing well.
- customized to meet specific state standards.
- designed to provide instant data on student participation and level of standards mastery.
- designed to promote higher-level thinking to actually teach the concepts.
Today’s reality? Educators are accountable for improved student learning and test scores, often without proper resources to achieve these goals. Funding is shrinking, teachers are in short supply, and students seem less interested in learning than a generation ago.
Technology can play a big part in helping to improve student learning. However, technology is only as good as the instructional curriculum and teaching methodology it employs in giving teachers the power to make a difference.
Data Driven Instruction
Qwizdom’s reporting features are designed with the educator in mind. Instead of using last year’s data from last year’s students, teachers can use instant data to guide instruction. Teachers can assign an activity, gather student data, assess student needs, and modify instruction instantly.
With Qwizdom’s reports, educators can get data on individual students or whole classes. They can break down the data by subgroups, by individual questions, or by the standards addressed. All student responses are recorded and saved in an assessment database. Reports can then be viewed, printed, or emailed right from the system.
Lesson Overview
Assessment Meets Instruction
Qwizdom ReadySet is curriculum software based on current legislation requirements and state specific learning objectives. ReadySet uses daily ten-minute lessons and formative assessment quizzes that allow teachers to instantly evaluate student mastery of Learning Objectives and Student Expectations. Every question and lesson is tagged to the State Standards to make certain every concept is covered. When coupled with the Qwizdom Student Response System, students benefit from instant feedback and all data is automatically entered into your gradebook.
ReadySet is designed to be used as a supplement and assessment resource curriculum. The software allows teachers to use it just as it is, or modify it to meet their own needs. Each package is a complete grade level and subject specific resource, that addresses every standard. Unlike online assessment programs where students work alone on a computer, ReadySet is designed to keep the focus of instruction on each student.
Curriculum experts research specific requirements for each subject area, at each grade level, per state, before designing and creating a curriculum package for ReadySet. Teams gather and analyze individual state standards, released test questions, test blueprints, and any other additional information provided by a state’s Department of Education to ensure that ReadySet questions match the state’s questions in difficulty, terminology, structure and questioning strategies. Going one step further, ReadySet’s design features lessons and instructional strategies to TEACH the concepts that are assessed in each state.
ReadySet is a comprehensive program with approximately 100 mini-lessons, reviews, practice tests, and full length assessment tests. It is organized into manageable units that can be used as is, or edited, moved, and combined to meet customized needs of teachers and districts. Pre and Posttests are patterned to mimic individual state tests in length, difficulty, and number of questions addressing assessed standards. Practice tests help students familiarize with terminology and strategies needed to be successful on the state exams. Different from “teaching to the test.” ReadySet’s mini-lessons provide instruction and assessment that support teachers in helping students master the concepts assessed on state tests.
Every slide in ReadySet is tagged to the state standard that the lesson or question addresses, which enables educators to gather assessment data on every student, every day. Teachers spend time analyzing data and creating data-driven instruction to meet the needs of individual students.
When ReadySet is used with Qwizdom’s Student Response System automatic data gathering and report generation allows for timely and continuous evaluation of students’ progress throughout the year. In turn, additional instruction can be administered when and where needed. This is true data-driven teaching at its best.
Whether used as a bell-ringer activity, a supplemental resource, an assessment tool, or even an after school remedial curriculum, ReadySet is a strong, flexible program that will assist in the improvement of student learning and test achievement.
Qwizdom is an education solution company that was founded by teachers more than 20 years ago, and at its core, is still owned and operated by teachers today. Follow your state’s link or contact Qwizdom to find out more about the solutions available and how they can help you and your district.ReadySet In Depth ↓Hide ↑
