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Star Assessment and the NearPod Connection

Did you know that the Star Assessment tells you what skills your students need and has a link to the NearPod lesson to teach them? Talk about intervention planning made easy!

How to Access Nearpod Lessons 

  • Access for Individual Students 
    • Click on Class Activity 

Class activity menu

  • Click on Take Action on the right side of the page 

Take action button

Nearpod Lessons recommended

For more ways to access Nearpod Lessons- see this PDF.

Information about the Star Assessment 

For the most up-to-date information, see the Star Reading page on the Assessment, Research, Accountability Page.

Teachers in grades 4-12 have access to administer the Star Reading assessment during three windows throughout the school year.

The Star Reading assessment is only REQUIRED FOR 6TH GRADE students at the MIDDLE OF YEAR. Testing for 6th grade will need to be completed before the winter break. The scores will be used, along with Acadience and RISE data, to determine tier 2 reading placement in 7th grade.

This assessment is optional for teachers in grades 4, 5 and 7-12 to administer, and optional at the beginning of year and end of year for 6th grade.

For more information and FAQ's: Star JSD Quick Start Guide

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