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- AIMS Login
- Bubble Sheet Request
- Blank Elementary Answer Sheet
- Blank Secondary Answer Sheet
- IT Facilitators 0809
- 0910 Benchm. Calendar - Elementary (pdf)
- 0910 Benchm. Calendar - Secondary (pdf)
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TRAINING
AIMS went through a design overhaul during the Summer of 2009. More training materials will be available in the near future that reflect this new design and navigation structure. Please contact the HELP desk at 414-8324 (option 3) if you have any immediate questions, concerns or comments.
AIMS | Benchmarking Process | Dyslexia Bundled Accomodations Proper Nouns Lists for Benchmarks
NOTE: All links and downloads on the AIMS and Benchmarking site are intranet only!
AIMS
General
- Analyze TAKS Data with the Class Item Analysis by Student Report (.ppt) (last updated November 19, 2009)
- Analyze TAKS Data with the Class Item Analysis by Student Report (.pdf) (last updated November 19, 2009)
- New AIMS Navigation Overview (ppt)
- New AIMS Navigation Overview (pdf)
- How to Generate a Benchmark Performance Summary Report (pdf) (last updated August 18, 2009)
- AIMS Performance Reports Overview (pdf) (last updated August 13, 2009)
- AIMS Frequently Asked Questions (pdf) (last updated August 13, 2009)
- Logging into AIMS (pdf) (last updated August 13, 2009)
- Quick Guide to Benchmark TAKS for Teachers (last updated September 22, 2009)
Graphs
- Step-by-step instructions for generating a Matrix Item Analysis Graph (Last Updated: 11/5/07)
- TEKS Item Analysis Graph: A step-by-step guide for generating and understanding the TEKS graph (Last Updated 11/5/07)
- Benchmark Variation by Student Chart: A step-by-step guide for generating and understanding the Benchmark by Student Variation Chart (Last Updated 11/5/07)
PRIMARY READING ASSESSMENT (PRA)/ FLYNT COOTER (FC)
- PRA: Flynt Cooter - How to Enter Data in AIMS for Flynt Cooter, Grades 3, 4, and 5 (BoY only) (ppt)
- PRA Reports Overview: A Detailed List of All PRA Reports in AIMS (pdf) (posted 7/22/08)
- DRA Timeline - English (pdf)
- DRA Timeline - Spanish (pdf)
- DRA Book Graph: An instructional guide to generating and understanding the DRA Book Graph (Last Updated 11/6/07)
- DRA/ EDL Variation Chart: An instructional guide to generating and understanding the DRA/ EDL Variation Chart (Last Updated 11/6/07)
- Quick Guide to PRA for Teachers (Last Updated 9/22/09)
Web Editing
- Web Editing in AIMS: How to Correct Scanned Benchmark Test Documents in AIMS (pdf) (Last Updated 9/15/09)
BENCHMARK PROCESS
General
- Benchmark FAQ (posted 7/22/08)
Printing Bubble Sheets
Definition of "Pre-slugged" - These are Bubble sheets that already have individual student information filled in including their name and student ID (permnum).
- Blank Bubble Sheets - Learn how to print as many blank bubble sheets as you need. (.mov)
- Elementary Pre-Slugged Bubble Sheets - Learn how to print a set of pre-slugged bubble sheets by teacher or by grade level.(.mov)
- Secondary Pre-Slugged Bubblesheet - Learn how to print a set of pre-slugged bubble sheets by class period for an individual teacher or by grade level.(.mov)
- Printing using Adobe Acrobat Reader - Learn how to correctly print bubble sheets that are emailed to you. (.mov)
Grading
- How to Fix Email Settings on your Lexmark Scanner (.pdf) (last updated: 10/2/09)
- Grading Benchmark Assessments - How to use the Benchmark Scanner to scan and upload assessment results in to AIMS (.mov)
- General Test Grading - Using the Benchmark Scanner to Scan and Score Campus-based Assesments (ppt)
- General Test Grading Training Video
User Guides
- Cleaning the Scanner (.ppt)
- Lexmark Printer Cartridge Information (pdf)
- Lexmark Multi-Function Printer Product Brochure (pdf)
- Copy Guide (word)
- E-Mail (word)
- Fax Guide (word)
- Menu and Messages User Guide (pdf)
- Multi Function Printer User Guide (pdf)
Dyslexia Bundled Accomodations Proper Nouns Lists for Benchmarks
- BoY (Grade 3-8: English) (.zip)
- BoY (Grade 3-5: Spanish) (.zip)
- MoY (Grade 3-8: English) (.zip)
- MoY (Grade 3-5: Spanish) (.zip)