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Reporting and Interpretation

Understanding Digital EMA@School reports, performance rankings, and how to use results to inform instruction and intervention.

Report Overview

Digital EMA@School provides comprehensive reporting that helps teachers, administrators, and support staff understand student performance and plan appropriate interventions.

Report Components

Overall Performance Rankings

The assessment provides:

  • Performance Level Indicators — Shows where students fall relative to grade-level expectations
  • Risk Identification — Flags students who may be at risk for later math difficulties
  • Growth Tracking — Enables comparison across multiple administrations

Per-Measure Information

Detailed breakdowns include:

  • Subdomain Scores — Performance in Number Knowledge, Number Relations, and Number Operations
  • Individual Task Performance — Specific strengths and areas for improvement
  • Pattern Analysis — Identification of consistent patterns across tasks

Individual Strengths and Limitations

Reports highlight:

  • Areas of Strength — Skills where students demonstrate competence
  • Areas for Growth — Skills that need additional support
  • Instructional Recommendations — Specific next steps for instruction

Interpreting Results

Understanding Performance Levels

Performance levels indicate:

  • On Track — Student demonstrates expected skills for grade level
  • At Risk — Student may need additional support to meet grade-level expectations
  • Significantly Below — Student needs intensive intervention

Using Subdomain Information

Each subdomain provides unique insights:

  • Number Knowledge — Foundation skills that support all other learning
  • Number Relations — Understanding of how numbers work together
  • Number Operations — Ability to work with numbers in problem-solving contexts

Identifying Patterns

Look for:

  • Consistent Patterns — Skills that are consistently strong or weak
  • Unexpected Results — Performance that differs from classroom observations
  • Growth Opportunities — Areas where targeted instruction can make a difference

Using Results for Instruction

Planning Targeted Interventions

Use results to:

  • Identify specific skills that need support
  • Plan small-group instruction
  • Select appropriate instructional materials
  • Set learning goals with students

Monitoring Progress

Track:

  • Growth over time across multiple administrations
  • Effectiveness of interventions
  • Student response to instruction
  • Need for additional support

Communicating with Stakeholders

Share results with:

  • Parents — Help families understand student strengths and needs
  • Support Staff — Coordinate intervention efforts
  • Administrators — Inform school-wide planning and resource allocation

Best Practices

For Teachers

  • Use results to inform daily instruction
  • Plan targeted interventions based on subdomain performance
  • Monitor progress over time
  • Celebrate growth and progress

For Administrators

  • Use for school-wide planning
  • Identify trends and patterns
  • Allocate resources effectively
  • Support teacher professional development

For Support Staff

  • Use to plan specialized interventions
  • Coordinate with classroom instruction
  • Track intervention effectiveness
  • Adjust support based on progress