Compass Learning Odyssey is a web-based, interactive tool that differentiates instruction for students based on their individual MAP test results. It imports student MAP data to assign customized activity folders targeting each student's specific areas for growth or enrichment. Teachers can monitor student progress and assign additional activities. The program allows students to work at their own pace to improve skills through individualized, interactive activities.

1. Compass Learning OdysseyOverview and Application in the Middle School

2. What is Compass Learning Odyssey?Tool that directly connects data and technologyWeb-based and interactiveVersatile- remediation, enrichment, and grade level instructionDifferentiates learning based on student’s individual needsAllows teachers to easily make informed instructional decisions for each student as an individualWorks collaboratively with MAP testing

3. After a student takes MAP…Imports student’s current data for math, reading, and languageUses the individual subgroup RIT range to assign folders of activities for each subgroupFor example…When a student takes the MAP test, they could receive these RIT ranges for the following math subgroups: Algebra 218-231 Geometry 226-239 Numbers 222-228Based on these scores, Compass Learning Odyssey then assigns a folder of individualized activities at their “ready to learn” level for each subgroup

4. Possible Uses Relative to Student NeedsRemediationBring students up to grade levelEnrichment classes with students individually working on a targeted area of growthWorksheets directly tied to activities that can be used in small-group instructionEnrichmentTo push students beyond grade levelFolders assigned for students to individually work on outside of schoolDirect InstructionTo support grade levelInteractive tools for use in the classroomWhole group activities with interactive white boards (Promethean/Mimio)

5. The Student PerspectiveInteractive and Individualized

6. Student logs in

7. Enters their subject portal (math, reading, language)

8. Opens folder connected to their targeted area of growth

9. Student selects their activity

10. Student completes activity

11. Upon completion, “backpacks” to check for skill proficiency prior to moving on, creating a sense of ownership in their personal progress

12. After completing all activities in that growth area folder, they can move on to the next targeted folder

13. The Teacher PerspectiveMonitoring and Management

14. Assess the folders assigned by MAP and interpret which folders need to be added in order to build skill

15. Teachers can quickly and easily assign additional folders at their discretion

16. Ability to digitally communicate within the system via Compass “email”

17. Ability to monitor by running reports to verify activity completion at proficiency level prior to student moving on

18. Utilization ReportOverview of activities completed, time spent, average score, per classNovember 1st, 2010 to January 23, 2011January 24, 2011 to February 7th, 2011

19. Student ProgressDetailed outline of individual student’s progress by activity, date, time, score, and duration

20. Goal-Based Test ResultsTakes student’s individual scores for MAP subgroups and sorts for easy ability grouping

21. Increasing Student AchievementStudent-centered programDirectly aligned to district’s assessment already in placeAdditional hours of interactive learning directly at the student’s individual “ready to learn” levelAbility to quickly and easily differentiate in order to meet students’ needs in a realistic and manageable way