EMA@School
The Digital Early Math Assessment (EMA@School) is a research-backed numeracy screener developed as part of a partnership project between Vretta and Carleton University to identify students in Kindergarten to Grade 4 who may need extra support. Measuring key skills like number comparison and arithmetic fluency, it was successfully used in paper form prior to being digitized. The platform features interactive items and real-time data tools to enhance classroom learning.
KEY FEATURES
Flexible Assessments
The delivery of the assessments can be driven by the classroom teacher to be administered in a group, or it can be completed by the student independently, allowing for the flexibility of assessment delivery. With intuitive instructions, students can independently navigate their way through different subsections of the screener, providing an individualized learning experience.
Engaging Assessments
The assessment design enhances the student experience, as they engage with custom interactions which provide an intuitive educational journey. Guided through each step of the assessment, the screener offers a focused and thoughtful approach to assessing early math skills. While maintaining a structured environment, the assessment is designed to capture each child’s attention through clear, purposeful tasks that accurately reflect their abilities.
Simplified Items
The content in the assessments are not only impactful and engaging, but are also designed to be clear, concise, and expressed in a manner which is easy to understand. With a mixture of multiple-choice, drag and drop, to responses which students are required to construct and input themselves, the assessment questions create an inclusive experience for all.
Voice Enabled
Instructions for the assessment items are voiceenabled to ensure that young children with limited reading abilities fully understand what they are expected to do. This feature provides clear guidance in an easy-to-understand manner, supporting independent learning and making the assessment experience more comfortable and accessible for early learners.
Real-time Student Monitoring
The assessment allows educators to view student activity in real-time, providing valuable insight on how students approach the questions and the difficulty each question presents. Educators can also identify student trends and patterns as it pertains to the questions in the assessment, including pinpointing questions that students spend the most time on.
Dashboard & Reporting
An intuitive dashboard provides educators with the ability to view student performance, along with the ability to generate comprehensive reports. These detailed reports provide specific insights on student performance at the individual and class level, including students who score above and/or below the cut-score, allowing educators to hone in on students who require remediation.
