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Improve Student Achievement with Standards-Based Mini Tests 

Mini Tests constitute an integral part of a robust and balanced assessment system. A well-implemented assessment plan that includes embedded Mini Tests ensures that students and teachers remain engaged in feedback and instruction—measuring students’ success in learning material and providing schools with data to make within-year programmatic decisions to help improve student achievement.

The PRISM project seeks to enhance the KAP Balanced Assessment System. Browse our collection of Mini Test resources and use the KAP Instructional Mini Test Guide to get started.

PRISM Resources

Kite Visualizer
PDF

Kite Visualizer Tool Guide

This manual provides detailed instructions with visual guidelines for accessing and using the Visualizer Tool in the Kite Portal, including utilizing the Standards and Kite AI Chat bots.

a prism refracting light
PDF

Instructional Mini Tests: Reports

This document provides detailed information on using report data to measure student progress and understanding, to incorporate immediate feedback and reflection, and to drive instruction with Instructional Mini Tests as a part of classroom learning.

KAP Resources

Instructional report selection
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Kap Mini Test Reports Guide

A quick guide describing all available KAP Mini Test Reports with guidance on how and when to use them.

radio telescope
math worksheet
books
school building
DOWNLOAD

Available Mini Test Items Spreadsheet

A comprehensive table of all available Mini Test items for Math, Science, and ELA with data on domain, standards included, and release date.

student computer lab
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KAP Instructional Mini Test Guide

A comprehensive guide for building and administering KAP Instructional Mini Tests. This guide provides detailed instruction on rostering students, managing users, assigning tests, analyzing results, and more.

Student Portal test review screen
VIDEO

KAP Instructional Mini Tests

A video tutorial on creating, assigning, and administering Instructional Mini Tests with additional guidance on reports and test review.

Student Feedback Report