This overview provides users with an understanding of the Star CAT's Smart Start Learning Plan and its respective content. This content is standard access for all users.
Smart Start is standard access for all users. Additional content is available as premium access.
Smart Start - Star Computer Adaptive Tests (CAT)
Welcome to Star Computer Adaptive Tests (CATs)! Renaissance Star CATs help educators confidently support every students’ unique learning journey with powerful data that pinpoints the early literacy, reading, and math skills students are ready to learn. It effectively guides instruction and practice and accurately forecasts future performance. In this course, explore introductory videos and resources to help master basic navigation and essential best practices for using Star Computer Adaptive Tests (CATs).
The Smart Start course (1-2 hours) contains the following modules:
Getting Started
- What are Star Computer Adaptive Tests
- How to Use Star Computer Adaptive Tests
Basic Navigation
- Educator Platform Tour
- Student Platform Tour
Preparation for Star CAT Administration
- Testing with Fidelity
Data and Reporting
- Reporting Terms and Score Definitions
- Reports Overview
- Using the Star Record Book to View Data
Instructional Planning
- From Score to Skill to Resource in the Record Book
- Creating and Managing Student Groups