Compass Learning And Renaissance STAR Learning Paths

Compass Learning and Renaissance STAR Learning PathsONLINE ACCESS1) Using your preferred search engine, enter the URL: www.thelearningodyssey.comTeacher Login InformationUser Name: Last name first three letters of first namePassword: Last name followed by 1234School: Put your school initials hereMake sure the School codematches your unique school code.If not, click in the cell, delete theincorrect code and enter yourdistrict code.2) Click Log inREVIEW: Is your class roster created in Odyssey? Are your students in a class?CREATING A CLASSCreating a Class Roster:1. Click the My Students tab2. Click New3. Click Class4. Enter the class name5. Enter the grade level (optional)6. Enter the subject (optional)7. Click Add next to a teacher’s name if you would like to share your class roster with another teacher.8. Click Save.Adding Existing Students to the Class Roster:1. Click the My Students tab2. Click My School3. Click Students4. On bottom, click the arrow next to Narrow by Attributes5. Click the Grade Level6. Click Narrow7. Only the students in the selected grade level will appear. Check the students you wish to add to yourclass. Click Actions8. Click Add to Class9. Click the Class Name and Click AddAnother way to add students to a class: Once you have checked the box next to each student name, click &hold and drag the names over the Class and drop. You will see a confirmation message appear.Page 1 of 7

AUTOMATIC ASSIGNMENTS FOR STUDENTS: Renaissance STAR Reading/Math Learning PathsHow does it work? What do students see on the Home Page?Students take the Renaissance Learning STAR testTest results are imported into the Compass Learning ManagerStudents get automatic learning paths assigned on their home pagebased on the STAR scaled score range (Reading and/or Math)Students begin working on instructional assignmentsTeacher monitors progress (students can self-monitor using thePortfolio)Math Domains: (varies by grade)GeometryMeasurement & DataNumber & Operations-FractionsNumber & Operations in Base 10Operations & Algebraic ThinkingReading Domains:LanguageReading Foundation SkillsReading Informational TextReading LiteratureExpressions & EquationsFunctionsGeometryRatios & Proportions RelationshipsStatistics & ProbabilityThe Number SystemPage 2 of 7

USING THE STUDENT PORTFOLIOThe Student Portfolio allows the student to monitor progress on work that they have completed, is in progress,or needs to be done. Click the “Portfolio” icon to access the student portfolio.Teachers should conference with students weekly over their progress in the learning paths they are working onusing the Student Portfolio. It is best to have the student logged into their account and viewing the StudentPortfolio while conducting the conference.The recent work tab lists work the student has accessed, not necessarily completed for the day, week ormonth. For work that has been completed, a numeric score is displayed if the activity is a scored activity, quiz,or test. Some activities only receive NA for a score, even if they are completed. Often these non-scoredactivities are direct instruction or a reading passage that is later followed by a separate scored quiz. When yousee a score in blue you can click on the score link to view the student’s individual answers on the quiz or test.Can be printed.The status columnindicates activitycompletion or ifincomplete.Most current worksubmitted is listedfirst.Page 3 of 7

The assignment tab allows students to view all assignments they are responsible for as well as know whichteacher assigned it. They are able to monitor progress and completion of the assignment.CLASS PROGRESS FOR AT-A-GLANCE DATA REVIEW:From the teacher log in you can view the Renaissance STAR learning paths assigned to an individual student, aswell as their progress and scores on completed activities through the class progress feature.1)2)3)4)5)Click Courses & AssignmentsClick Class ProgressClick the class name for the students you would like to view (on left).Click the name of the student.The learning paths name assigned to the student will be listed in the center pane.Page 4 of 7

6) Click the Details link to view the student’s scores on completed work.REPORTING: STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTThe Student Progress Report enables teachers to consistently monitor the online activities that students havecompleted. The report can be set up to be sent directly to a teacher’s email account weekly, monthy, or on aspecific date. For details, please refer to the program HELP section for teachers on Generating a Basic Report. (Click Help on upper right)The report shows only the activities completed during the selected time period for each student, including thedate, time, score, and completion time.How to generate a Student Progress Report:1.2.3.4.Select Reports on Navigation BarOn left under CompassLearning Reports select Progress ReportsClick the Settings option on the right of the selected reportWithin the reports options selector window, select the options needed for each tab: (Depending on thereport type, there will be similar tabs and criteria to select.)a. Detailsb. Curriculac. Assignments (Tip: Select the assignment(s) and CLICK on Add Selected Items.)d. Students (Tip: Select My Classes and select an entire class or more than one class or My Studentsand select the student(s) and CLICK on Add Selected Items.)e. Schedule & SendPage 5 of 7

5. You may save this as your own Template Click Save As (Type in a template name.) Click Run. Thetwo options are: Run Now or Run Offline (Report will be added to Reporting Queue)6. *To Schedule reports enter report settings: Follow steps 1-6. In the Schedule and Run Tab - Select theON option for Status and enter the required Start and Stop dates.7. Select the number of times you want the report to run during the time frame scheduled.8. Include whether you want the actual report files emailed to those addresses and select a format of PDFor CSV. You may enter a message for recipients.9. Save Template – Saves these options in your templates folder.10. If you want to generate a report immediately select Run, if not close out the box. Teachers have twooptions Run Now or Run Offline.REPORTING: RENAISSANCE LEARNING PATH STATUS REPORTThis report provides information on the progress in each individualized learning path that the student isworking on. It shows completed and scored activities as well as what needs to be completed. It becomes theonline student plan.How to generate a Renaissance Learning Path Status Report:1. Select Reports on Navigation Bar2. On left under CompassLearning Reports select Test Translator Reports3. Click the Settings option on the right of the Renaissance Learning Path Status Report4. The report wizard will appear and selections for each tab will need to be made in order.a. Details – Name your Report (click Save)b. Learning Path – Select Subject and click Searchc. Students – Select class or individualsd. Schedule and Send – Can set up template for report to be emailed to you.e. Run – Generate reportPROVIDING FEEDBACK FOR EMBEDDED WRITING PROMPTS/TASKSStudents will receive Writer Prompts in some Reading learning paths. These prompts are designed to helpstudents prepare for the writing assessments. Teachers can review the responses that students create forthese writing prompts and send them back to students.WHAT DOES THE STUDENT HAVE TO DO ONCE THEY REACH A WRITER ACTIVITY?STUDENTS: Basic Writer Quick Tips when completing embedded Writer activities.1. You’re already logged in to your account as a student2. Select the subject button3. Select the assignmentOnce you enter your Writer activity: The Instructions page will display what is expected of you on this activity1) Paste to Draft (Click icon)2) Begin writing on Drafting Tool3) Hand in Paper to Teacher (Icon on upper right)Hint: Anytime you Paste to Draft, it is pasted on a NEW page. If you want to remove any empty pages, click onthe page number on the bottom and Select Edit and Delete Page from menu bar.Page 6 of 7

ONCE THE STUDENT SUBMITS THE WRITER ASSIGNMENT, WHAT DOES THE TEACHER SEE AND DO?TEACHERS: Basic Writer steps for reviewing and grading assignments to return to students.1. Log into your teacher account2. Click Courses & Assignments3. Select Submitted Projects4. Select the name of the submitted Writer Project you wish to review5. Click Open6. Review the student writing and score it using the rubric on the left7. Click Comments to provide general comments to students8. Click Grade to assign a letter grade to the writing assignment (optional).9. Click Send to return the Writer project back to the student with teacher annotations, comments, andscoring added.10. The student will be able to see teacher notes and comments by clicking on the Writer Icon on theStudent Home Page.HELP AND RESOURCESHELP: Directions are provided in a Q&A format.1. Login to the teacher site2. In the upper right corner, click “Help”3. Select the Odyssey Solution for Teachers4. Enter the question you would like to ask5. Search the responsesRESOURCES:1. Login to the teacher site2. Click Content3. Click Resourcesa. (The options on the left panel will take you to several online resources.)i. If you select Curriculum you can access the Math Toolkit under the Math tab.Customer & Product Support: For technicalProfessional Development Contact:For training questions or content relateditems:Rob Thatcher, Instructional 9issues, not training related:CompassLearning Customer Support: 8am – 8pmPhone: 800-678-1412Email: PortalHomeOnline Chat Also AvailablePage 7 of 7

3. Click . Class. 4. Enter the class name 5. Enter the grade level (optional) 6. Enter the subject (optional) 7. Click . Add. next to a teacher’s name if you would like to share your class roster with another teacher. 8. Click . Save. Adding Existing Students to the Class Roster: 1. Click the . My Students. tab 2. Click . My School. 3. Click .