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Administration Workflow

Step-by-step guide to administering the Digital EMA@School assessment, including preparation, administration, and follow-up procedures.

Pre-Administration

Preparation

Before administering Digital EMA@School:

  1. Review Materials

    • Ensure all assessment materials are available
    • Check that digital platform access is set up
    • Review administration instructions

  2. Prepare Students

    • Explain the purpose of the assessment
    • Ensure students understand it’s not a test
    • Create a supportive, low-stress environment

  3. Set Up Environment

    • Choose appropriate space for administration
    • Minimize distractions
    • Ensure all students can see and hear clearly

Administration Process

Group Administration

When administering to groups:

  1. Provide Clear Instructions

    • Read instructions exactly as written
    • Ensure all students understand before beginning
    • Answer questions without providing hints

  2. Monitor Progress

    • Watch for students who may need additional support
    • Note any environmental disruptions
    • Ensure students are working independently

  3. Time Management

    • Follow recommended time guidelines
    • Allow sufficient time for completion
    • Be flexible for students who need more time

Individual Administration

For one-on-one administration:

  1. Create Comfortable Setting

    • Choose quiet, private location
    • Ensure student feels at ease
    • Build rapport before beginning

  2. Follow Protocol

    • Administer tasks in order
    • Record responses accurately
    • Note observations about student thinking

  3. Provide Support

    • Offer encouragement without giving answers
    • Allow thinking time
    • Document student strategies

Post-Administration

Scoring

  1. Use Scoring Guide

    • Follow explicit marking criteria
    • Mark responses accurately
    • Double-check calculations

  2. Record Results

    • Enter scores into platform
    • Document any observations
    • Note patterns or concerns

Interpretation

  1. Review Performance Rankings

    • Understand overall performance level
    • Identify strengths and limitations
    • Compare to grade-level expectations

  2. Plan Next Steps

    • Identify students who need support
    • Plan targeted interventions
    • Schedule follow-up assessments

Best Practices

For Administrators

  • Administer in a supportive, non-threatening environment
  • Follow instructions exactly for consistency
  • Document observations about student thinking
  • Use results to inform instruction, not just for ranking

For Teachers

  • Use results to identify instructional needs
  • Plan targeted interventions based on subdomain performance
  • Monitor progress over time
  • Share insights with parents and support staff

For Schools

  • Use for universal screening at key points in the year
  • Track school-wide trends and patterns
  • Support teachers with interpretation and planning
  • Integrate with broader assessment and intervention systems