Recently, Ignite by Hatch™ expanded from Skill Levels 1–5 to extend through kindergarten (i.e., Skill Levels 1–8), and with those additions came the need to organize and present collected data in new and thoughtful ways, which means you may notice enhancements to reports you have used in the past!
For example, the previously named, K-Readiness Report, which is now the Average Skill Progress Report, previously tracked to Skill Level 4 (which is equivalent to kindergarten readiness), but the newly designed Average Skill Progress Report provides each child’s average score across the continuum while also highlighting where the children are with kindergarten readiness (as it pertains to each child’s progress). These changes help ensure that, as children grow and develop, the data accurately tells the story of each child’s skills and abilities.
The following video provides a brief introduction to the progress reports. For additional information, continue reading this article.
You’ll notice on your Hatch Insights™ dashboard that the Average Demonstrated Skill Progress tile has replaced the Org K-Readiness tile. Clicking on the View Detailed Progress link will now take you to the School Progress Report.
In the below example of the School Progress Report, you can see the Average Play Progress is 0.7 (in all Subdomains for the Rocket Plaza School). This data point shows the average demonstrated progress of all children in the school.
- In addition, the children at Rocket Plaza School, on average, demonstrate skills close to a Level 1, and Level 1 experiences are considered equivalent to the beginning of Pre-K through 3 years of age.
- You may question, “Why isn’t this a whole number? You told us the scale was 1–8 now, and this is not even a 1!”
- The answer? “That is a great question! Because this is an average, the total attempts, or each time a child plays, scores are averaged. On average, students at Rocket Plaza School have not yet gotten to a 1, so the average progress for the school is at 0.7. This shows the school is very close to a 1, but not quite there yet!
- It is important to remember that the scale of 1 through 8 represents the milestones we are tracking. Level 3 represents end-of-3-year-old expectations, Level 4 represents the skills needed to be successful in kindergarten (k-ready), Levels 5–7 represent the kindergarten year expectations, and Level 8 represents skills present in the first-grade year.
- As children progress through the year and play more, you will see the Average Demonstrated Progress number increase.
- As you think about the children in this school (and your organization) and the milestones they are working toward, this report helps to ensure there is a clear picture of the path forward.
In the below example of a Class Progress Report, you can see that the Average Play Progress in all Subdomains is 1.1 (for the Morning Class). This data point shows the average demonstrated progress of all children in the class.
- Currently, on average, the children are demonstrating skills just above a Level 1, and Level 1 experiences are considered equivalent to the beginning of Pre-K through 3 years of age.
- You may question: “Why isn’t this a whole number? You told us the scale was 1–8 now. This seems like a low score!”
- The answer? “That is a great question! Because this is an average, the total attempts, or each time a child plays, scores are averaged. On average, students in the Morning Class have demonstrated Level 1 skills and are working to develop Level 2 skills, so the average progress for this class is currently 1.1.
- It is important to remember that our scale of 1–8 represents the milestones we are tracking. Level 3 represents end-of-3-year-old expectations, Level 4 represents the skills needed to be successful in kindergarten (k-ready), skills 5–7 represent the kindergarten year expectations, and Level 8 represents skills present in the first-grade year.
- As children progress through the year and play more, you will see the Average Demonstrated Progress number increase.
- As you think about the children in this class (and your organization) and the milestones they are working toward, this report helps to ensure there is a clear picture of the path forward.
As an organization administrator, you can click on a Class Name (in the Class Progress Report) to drill down and see the Average Play Progress per child in the selected class.
In the below example, you can see the Average Play Progress in all Subdomains for the children in the Morning Class at Rocket Plaza School. When you look at Grace G., you will see her average play progress is 1.8. This data point shows the average demonstrated progress of play through the Ignite experiences Grace G. has demonstrated so far.
- Currently, Grace G., on average, demonstrates Level 1 skills and is working on developing Level 2 skills.
- You may question: “Why isn’t this a whole number? You told us the scale was 1–8 now, and this seems like a low score!”
- The answer? “That is a great question! Because this is an average, the total attempts, or each time a child plays, scores are averaged. On average, Grace G. demonstrates Level 1 skills and is close to consistently demonstrating Level 2 skills, as her Average Progress is currently 1.8. Grace G. is close to Level 2, and we know that Level 3 represents end-of-3-year-old expectations.
- It is important to remember that our scale of 1–8 represents the milestones we are tracking. Level 3 represents end-of-3-year-old expectations, Level 4 represent the skills needed to be successful in kindergarten (k-ready), skills 5–7 represent the kindergarten year expectations, and Level 8 represents skills present in the first-grade year.
- As children progress through the year and play more, you will see the Average Demonstrated Progress number increase.
- As you think about the children in this class (and your organization) and the milestones they are working toward, this report helps to ensure there is a clear picture of the path forward.
To access a Child Skill Detail Report, click on the child's name. Teachers and family members can also access this report.
- In this report (as shown in the image below), you will see Skill Level bars that go to Level 8.
- Level 3 represents end-of-3-year-old expectations.
- Level 4 represents kindergarten readiness (i.e., skills needed to be a successful learner in kindergarten).
- Levels 5–7 represent kindergarten year expectations.
- Level 8 represents skills present in the first-grade year.
- As you think about the children in your organization and the milestones they are working toward, this report helps ensure there is a clear picture of the path forward.
Finally, the color key (shown in the image below) includes supportive and formative language as well as Guided Practice, Not Yet Played, and Not Applicable. This information helps teachers and administrators understand which digital experiences are currently offered within Ignite.
Child Skill Detail Report (example):
