Have some questions about Benchmarks? This article answers common questions about using NoRedInk Benchmarks with your schools and districts!
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Are there best practices for how often to administer a Benchmark?
We recommend at least two, an initial Benchmark at the beginning and a follow-up Benchmark at the end of a school year, to measure growth. However, administering additional Benchmarks in between will give schools and districts more opportunities to identify areas of need/intervention. You can check out the following resources to learn best practices for each Benchmark!
How long do we anticipate a typical pre-made Benchmark to take? Can students complete it in multiple sessions?
They should take about 30 minutes each. Students should aim to complete the Benchmark in one session. Teachers cannot allow late submissions on Benchmarks, so students will have only until the due date to complete their work.
Can anyone with Admin Tools create a Benchmark?
Yes! Anyone with access to our Admin Tools can create and push out a Benchmark.
What happens if a teacher doesn't assign a Benchmark? How can we see this information?
Once the administration window has begun, you can select the Administration Status button next to the Benchmark to determine which teachers have administered the Benchmark and which haven't after the first week in your two-week window. With this information, you can provide additional reminders to teachers throughout the process.
Can teachers access the Benchmark assignment after the administration window has closed?
No. Once a Benchmark's administration window has closed, teachers and students will lose access to the Benchmark. You will need to edit the Benchmark's administration window to allow teachers and students more time to work on the Benchmark.
Will Benchmarks stop teachers from assigning more content before they assign and complete the Benchmark?
No. Teachers can choose when to give the Benchmark within the Admin-assigned window, and can still create and assign other work during the same period.
Do admins need to wait until classes/rosters are set up to create Benchmarks, or can they be created ahead of time?
No! Admins can design and assign Benchmarks at any time. When teachers roster, they’ll be prompted to assign the Benchmarks on their dashboards and Assignment Library.
If a teacher creates an account after the Benchmark has been assigned, will they see it in their account?
Yes! Teachers will still receive the Benchmark notification as long as the Benchmark window is open and the teacher has a class that matches the grade specified in the Benchmark.