ACR - Assessment Methods Tab

Code

This read-only field displays the Assessment Method Code (Assessment Code).

If a 'yellow alert' icon appears in this column, it means that the system has detected that this Assessment Method has exactly the same validations as another Assessment Method. This will cause problems if these Assessment Methods have been used on an Objective that is used in Academic Analytics. Refer to the guide 'Multiple Assessment Methods Troubleshooting (for Staff Kiosk Academic Analytics)'.

Type

This read-only field displays the Assessment Method Result Type.

Prompt

This read-only field displays the Assessment Method Prompt that is used to identify the types of results that can be entered, e.g. 0 – 100 or A - E.

Description

This read-only field displays the Assessment Method Description.

Validation Type

This read-only field displays the Validation Type set for the Assessment Method.

Analytics Mapping

This read-only field indicates if there is data in the Analytics Mapping column for the Assessment Method.

Validations

This read-only field summarises the Validations that have been entered for each Assessment Method. If the Analytics Mapping column is used, the numeric values appear in brackets after each result value.

Actions

Code

Enter a unique alphanumeric code to identify the Assessment Method, up to 2 characters.

This code cannot be changed, so please select it carefully.

Type

Select the Assessment Method Result Type.

Prompt

Enter the prompt displayed for this Assessment Method when entering data in webBook and Staff Kiosk Assessment. Up to 5 alphanumeric characters.

This prompt is a useful field for identifying the types of results that can be entered, e.g., 0 – 100 or A—E.

Description

This field can be used to record a more detailed description than is available in the 'prompt' field, e.g. A Plus to E Minus

Validation Type

A 'Validation Type' defines the criteria for acceptable values in Assessment Methods. It ensures that the data entered meets specific requirements. For example, a validation type could specify a range of acceptable numeric values, such as a minimum and maximum score.

There are 3 'Validation Types' available:

1. Individual.

2. Range.

3. No Validations.

Individual Validation Type

This option allows you to nominate individual valid results, e.g. (A, B, C, D or E) or (VHA, HA, SA, LA or VLA). 

Using an individual 'Validation Type' will provide you with a dropdown list containing the valid results when entering results in webBook and Staff Kiosk Assessment.

You can create any set of valid results that you wish.

This 'Validation Type' is necessary if you wish to use result-related comments in webBook and Staff Kiosk Assessment or displayed on the printed Academic Report.

Validations are required for 'Assessment Methods' that have a 'Validation Type' of 'Individual'. When you select 'Validation Type - Individual', the Validations Grid below will become editable.

Fields that require further explanation
Status	This is a display-only field. When a row has been 'Modified', 'Flagged for Deletion' or 'Added' an appropriate icon will display in this column.
Sort Num	This is a mandatory field. Enter a number to indicate the sort order in which the Valid Result will appear within the drop-down list when entering results in webBook and Staff Kiosk Assessment.
Valid Result	This is a mandatory field. Enter the Result that you want to appear in the drop-down list when entering results in webBook and Staff Kiosk Assessment.
Analytics Mapping	This is an optional field used to convert non-numeric results into numeric values for Academic Analytics calculations. If the 'Assessment Method' is intended for use with Objectives designated for use in Staff Kiosk Student Search > Student Profile > Analytics or Progressive Assessment Analytics in Staff Kiosk Assessment > Activity Planner, it is essential to map each valid result to a numeric value using the 'Analytics Mapping' field. Only validations with 'Analytic Mappings' will be used in Analytics. For example, you might map an A+ to E- on a 15-point scale that is the same as what you currently use for the 'Calculation Rule' in Staff Kiosk Assessment > Markbook > Activity Assessment. For more information, refer to the 'How to Set Up for Staff Kiosk Academic Analytics'.

Range Validation Type

This option allows you to enter a minimum and maximum result value (Numeric only).

Using the 'Validation Type' range allows you to input numeric results within the specified minimum and maximum values in webBook and Staff Kiosk Assessment.

Validations are required for 'Assessment Methods' with a 'Validation Type' of 'R'. 

Enter a 'Minimum Value' and 'Maximum Value'.

Tick the 'Print on Academic Report' checkbox to display the maximum value after the student's results on Customisable Academic Reports. e.g. 68/100.

Assessment Methods with a 'Validation Type' of 'Range' do not require 'Analytic Mapping' because the valid results are already numeric.

No Validation

If no validation is required (i.e. teachers can enter any result up to 7 characters) then leave this field blank.

This method is not recommended.

* Source Assessment Method

This is a mandatory picklist of Assessment Methods that have other Assessment Methods with identical validations.

Objective Code

This is an optional picklist of Objectives included in a Result Format where the associated Assessment method has been selected as the Source Assessment Method above.  You can select a single Objective to merge only the Assessment Methods for that Objective or leave the field empty to merge the Assessment Methods for all of the Objectives in the picklist.

Merge To

* Target Assessment Method

This is a mandatory picklist of Assessment Methods with identical Validations to the source Assessment Method.

Sort by

Use these options to order the records that are displayed in the report. You can sort by Code, Description or Type.

Formatting Options

Choose the 'destination' of the report. This can be to PDF, Microsoft Excel® or Microsoft Word®.

Use the checkboxes on the right side of the screen to indicate your preference for displaying 'Alternate Row Colours' and 'Table Borders'. These can enhance the readability of the report but are not available if the listing destination is Excel®.

Select the 'Include on Academic Report' checkbox to add information about Range Validation Types that have the 'Print on Academic Report' checkbox selected.