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    CodeSignal

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/ACodeSignal is a technical skills assessment platform that enables companies to quickly hire qualified candidates for technical roles. With over 70 coding languages and tools and a built in plagiarism checker, companies can be confident that the candidates they select will be successful in their new roles.N/A

    Freckle by Renaissance

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AFreckle’s differentiation platform is designed to makes it easy for teachers to reach each student at their own individual level—without having to spend extra time preparing many different lessons every day. The Freckle platform was designed by Freckle Education in San Francisco, and was acquired and is now supported by Renaissance Learning (acquired May 2019).N/A
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    CodeSignalFreckle by Renaissance
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    CodeSignalFreckle by Renaissance
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    CodeSignalFreckle by Renaissance
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    CodeSignalFreckle by Renaissance
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.7
    (121 ratings)
    9.4
    (30 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (10 ratings)
    9.1
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    Usability
    9.8
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    9.1
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    Availability
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    Performance
    8.2
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    8.5
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    In-Person Training
    8.1
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    Online Training
    8.2
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    5.7
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    1.0
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    User Testimonials
    CodeSignalFreckle by Renaissance
    Likelihood to Recommend
    CodeSignal
    If you hire for IT or Software development based roles, I can absolutely recommend this. It will improve the quality of candidates you are filtering through in your process and you will be able to add stakeholders early into the hiring process to make it more efficient. Pricing is very reasonable too so its not out of reach for even smaller organizations. Generally speaking though, if you dont hire in bulk for Software Developers etc, then maybe its not for you.
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    Renaissance Learning
    Freckle is a fantastic online learning platform. I think it works well in multiple learning environments. Last year I used Freckle in a distance learning model and this year on individual iPads in class. I love that it is a quick platform to assess student achievement. I haven't experienced a scenario where Freckle would fail however, lack of access to the internet is always a factor.
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    Pros
    CodeSignal
    • The test cases are quite well-written, and the grade we earn as a result of them is very fair. Users can use a unit testing tool to perform their own unit testing, allowing them to double-check their code before submitting it.
    • Intensive technical interview preparation
    • The online evaluation option is an excellent approach to assess candidates.
    • Simple UI for Simple Operations
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    Renaissance Learning
    • “Kids don’t care what you know until they know that you care.”
    • One of the very first things I learned my first five years of teaching, except that student teaching does not really prepare you, is that it is my job to help my students succeed, not to just give them a grade. In the beginning, I taught the lesson, assigned work, administered tests, and took grades. I did that because that is how we are supposed to determine efficiency. Right? No, Wrong. I learned this the hard way and, sadly and regrettably, at the expense of my students at that time. Over time, I noticed how sometimes it took re-teaching along with small group instruction and interventions for students to understand and master the concepts. Since then, I have allowed for them to fix, re-do, and re-re-do their work, as needed.
    • I focus on my interventions just as much as I do my initial teaching of the objective. Making sure that they truly understand and master the content before moving on to another objective helps me just as much as it helps them. It saves me from continually re-teaching. Slow and steady does win the race. This approach allows me to help the student master objectives with more efficiency.
    • Accelerated Math has allowed for me to individualize my instruction and interventions. I love this program. Truly! I have three types of students; above, on target, and below. This program allows for growth in each area. However, I have found the most growth in my bottom quartile. Why? I believe it is because I am able to recognize a problem or issue with a particular objective immediately. I, then, can address that issue immediately before the bad habits or wrong approach is repeated.
    • This program is masked as a whole-group classroom approach, however, the most important components are found under the mask. One-on-one instruction is how I describe it to educators. My students are actively engaged in their own learning. They are also actively engaged in the learning of their peers, as well. I use a lot of peer tutoring techniques. They have access to knowing who is also working on mastering the same objective(s) they are working on plus they know who has already mastered said objective. This allows them to know who to go to for effective help. They are able to steer their own learning to a point. They can ask a peer or me. They can get on Accel math and look at the objective and see completed answers for a reference. This also boosts the confidence of their own understanding. They feel confident in having control of the path they want to use for gaining knowledge. Peer-tutoring and peer-discussions give them the opportunity to say out loud what they are thinking/feeling about a concept and rationalize their approach to evaluating said concept. As the teacher, I play various roles. I can teach, facilitate a small group, or just be an observer. A lot of times, I just ask open-ended questions to jump start their own questions.
    • Accel Math has assisted my math classrooms with tremendous gains. My test scores have gone up significantly. My students have a greater sense of accomplishment since they have been given the "driver's seat" for their own learning. This makes my heart smile! ;)
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    Cons
    CodeSignal
    • The platform should provide candidates with detailed feedback, allowing them to identify areas for improvement if necessary.
    • Furthermore, despite the fact that the assessment is complete, the platform prioritizes speed. In order to finish the assignment on time, people may be forced to forgo quality or desired output.
    • They should improve the question selection procedure, as some of the questions are too long to finish in the allocated time.
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    Renaissance Learning
    • I would like to be able to choose specific math problems for my students to practice.
    • It would be beneficial to see more practice products on Freckle that address writing conventions.
    • My students could benefit from more leveled reading practice, so having multiple stories that address the same skills would be beneficial.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    CodeSignal
    I give it this rating because it is very easy to use. Not only that it is proctored and trusted. Moreover, the candidates find it easy to use given that it is a single test. This means that we get much more applications than using other platforms. This helps us to hire better faster and easier with codesignal.
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    Renaissance Learning
    I have used Freckle for a long time, even before the premium version. If my district were not to renew the program, I would utilize the free options as a digital tool to assess standards. Love it
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    Usability
    CodeSignal
    The UI of configuring CodeSignal for a non-technical screener can be tricky to navigate at first. Once you get the hang of the platform and how to master customization, it becomes a much smoother experience. However, some restrictions to search functions and reporting still need improvement.
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    Renaissance Learning
    As a tech savvy person, I found Accelerated Math to be easy to learn. There are a ton of options to display your data and integrate your students learning abilities into the program. It can, however, be a little overwhelming for a tech beginner and if they don't have someone to walk them through the initial steps and get them started, I can imagine it might be difficult for them to get going.
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    Reliability and Availability
    CodeSignal
    Yes, the staff has been very quick
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    Renaissance Learning
    It is consistently available with outages planned and communicated well in advance. The outages also seem to be planned to provide the least disruption to teachers.
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    Performance
    CodeSignal
    Yes, pages load quickly, reports comes in a reasonable time frame, only when CodeSIgnal integrates, it provide small glitches.
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    Renaissance Learning
    It is easy to use and understand. Students have no difficulty finding their way around, and teachers easily understand the reports and data.
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    Support Rating
    CodeSignal
    I am not sure whether or not they have replaced but surely emerged as a big competitor. Their support system should be good knowing that they are in completion with the best hackerrank. I feel they could do a much better job but I have not used their support much
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    Renaissance Learning
    Such an excellent program that is a hidden gem at no cost for teachers to use with students.
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    In-Person Training
    CodeSignal
    It has clear details for every staff to understand the basic, and staffs can communicate efficiently to provide strong backgrounds. Also, the manager who provided this training has collaborated well with the Codesignal staff so that everyone could learn more about CodeSignal and look at it from different users' perspectives. So the training was really helpful
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    Renaissance Learning
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    Online Training
    CodeSignal
    There were some issues with the compiler
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    Renaissance Learning
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    Implementation Rating
    CodeSignal
    No, everything went pretty well with no hiccups
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    Renaissance Learning
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    Alternatives Considered
    CodeSignal
    CodeSignal's platform is the best in almost every aspect. It provides a nice user-friendly environment. The functionalities the environment provides are the best. It is a nice cheating-free platform that is very easy to understand and use. The scores provided are normalized and the range of scores provided is really easy to understand.
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    Renaissance Learning
    I like the support I receive with Renaissance Accelerated Math. I like that I can quickly and easily print the problems I need for interventions. I like the hands-on lessons with Engage but it is too scripted for my tastes. I gave up on I-Ready years back because it was too complex. I still use Moby for filling in gaps. I use Study Island for my higher students after they work through Renaissance Accelerated Math.
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    Scalability
    CodeSignal
    It works on multiple departments.
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    Renaissance Learning
    If there is going to be an outage for service, Renaissance does a great job of communicating that well in advance to allow the faculty to plan accordingly.
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    Return on Investment
    CodeSignal
    • It has been advantageous in terms of saving time for our interviewees due to its simpler approach.
    • My coding abilities have greatly improved and continue to aid me in the interviews process.
    • The User Interface has caused me to spend more time on this application and has prompted me to discover new and more productive development techniques.
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    Renaissance Learning
    • Freckle has been an asset by allowing me one more resource to use while trying to teach my students certain skills. I have been using it as a source for my students to practice skills in an attempt to strengthen their reading abilities.
    • Freckle is an asset to our entire school. By teaching my students how to read more effectively while using Freckle to strengthen their reading abilities, students become more successful in every area of education.
    • As students become better readers they tend to be more successful on the state test at the end of the year. Freckle plays a part in our success as a school. We tend to do well in our state. We were rated in the top 10 schools within our region. This is important in the financial stability of our school as it plays a part in our funding.
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    CodeSignal Screenshots

    Screenshot of candidate evaluation using languages, frameworks, and tools unique to the job including JavaScript, Python, PHP, React, Ruby, and SwiftScreenshot of a live remote and on-site interview using CodeSignal's pair programming solution with high definition video and CodeSignal's advanced IDE environment.Screenshot of an analysis of a large volume of assessments.