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Star Assessments Review
November 03, 2022

Star Assessments Review

Matt Metzger | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • Star Math
  • Freckle

Overall Satisfaction with Renaissance Star Assessments

We use the Star Assessments as a placement tool to help decide which levels of Math students should be placed into. We also use it to measure learning lost over the summer and then growth throughout the year. The data is also used to work with Freckle and suggest adaptive pathways for each student based on their strengths and weaknesses.
  • Data
  • Synchronization with Freckle
  • Adaptive Tests
  • More reports
  • Control of adding students
  • Cut scores in relation to state scores/levels
  • Tested data accuracy
  • Reliable results
  • Large volume of comparable data for accuracy
  • Provided needed data
  • Confirmed other data assumptions
  • Other are to be determined
Renaissance Star Math Assessment provided a proven data collection tool. This was also being used at the lower grades in our district, so it made sense to continue with its use to provide a more reliable and accurate picture of our students entering the middle school. The continuation of the data trail should continue to help their overall growth.

Do you think Renaissance Star Assessments delivers good value for the price?

Not sure

Are you happy with Renaissance Star Assessments's feature set?

Yes

Did Renaissance Star Assessments live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Renaissance Star Assessments go as expected?

No

Would you buy Renaissance Star Assessments again?

Yes

Star Math is good for providing baseline and growth data to help create individual pathways for students to address gaps created the past couple of years. This data can also be compared to state assessment results and other local data to get a better picture of the whole students and any concerns which may be identified.

Using Renaissance Star Assessments

50 - Teachers
We have limited staff in house with in depth knowledge of the Star Assessments and how they work. Most support is with the reports but other support comes in the form of what we learn from trial and error. We also use the online resources as a place to get questions answered or see how we can better use the material.
  • Data
  • Student Progress
  • Individual learning pathways
  • Compare to state assessments
  • Confirm Math level placements
  • Confirmation of possible learning disabilities
  • Still exploring as we become familiar with it
I never give a 10 for anything because I feel there is always room for improvement. We are also still learning this program so some of it is on our end and learning all of its features.

Evaluating Renaissance Star Assessments and Competitors

  • Prior Experience with the Product
Our lower grade schools used this product so it made sense to continue it into the middle school to have a more uniform data collection on our students.
I was not involved in the evaluation and selection process since decisions were made at the lower grade levels.