NC Check-Ins Overview and Purpose

The webinar provides an overview of the NC Check-Ins, detailing their history, purpose, design, and expansion from 2015 to 2019. It explains the administration process, format, and materials needed for the assessments. The session also covers how data from the NC Check-Ins can be used for review sessions and the types of reports available to teachers and parents. Resources for further information are also discussed.

What is the primary purpose of the NC Check-Ins?

• To offer immediate feedback on student performance

• To replace end-of-year exams

• To provide a final grade for students

• To assess teacher performance

During which school year did the NC Check-Ins expand to include grades 4 through 8 for ELA reading?

• 2017-18

• 2018-19

• 2016-17

• 2015-16

What is a secondary purpose of the NC Check-Ins?

• To provide a reliable estimate of student performance

• To replace local benchmark assessments

• To offer a new grading system

• To align with grade-level end-of-grade summative assessments

Who can require participation in the NC Check-Ins?

• Parents

• Students

• School districts or charter school leaders

• State government

What type of items do the ELA reading NC Check-Ins contain?

• Multiple choice only

• Essay questions

• Multiple choice and short answer

• Short answer only

What should teachers do with the NC Check-In books after review sessions?

• Store them in a secure, locked facility

• Allow students to take them home

• Discard them

• Share them with other schools

What information is included in the class roster report for NC Check-Ins?

• Student names and grades

• Number of items correct and percent correct

• Teacher evaluations

• Student attendance records

Where can resources for the NC Check-Ins be found?

• On the accountability section of DPI's website

• In the school library

• On the school's website

• In the teacher's lounge