PLATO

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PLATO

• A Tool for Growth and Success

Matt Middlebrook SCT BOCES
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What is PLATO?

• Computer-Assisted Instruction
• Mastery Based
• Self-Paced
• Individualized

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How Can PLATO Help Students?

• Foster Success and Motivation
• Remediate/Fill Skill-Gaps
• Complement and Enrich Instruction
• Align with Standards and Assessments
• Increase Test Scores

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PLATO Curricular Areas

• Reading, Writing, Vocabulary
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• Life Skills
• Career Skills

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How is PLATO Organized?

• Curriculum
• Course
• Module
• Tutorial
• Drill or Application
• Mastery Test

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Example of Breakdown

• Math Fundamentals (Curriculum)
• Fractions (Course)
• Multiplying Fractions (Module)
• Tutorial
• Drill/Application
• Mastery Test(s)

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Suggested Module Progression

• Take Mastery Test
• Pass--Go to next Module
• Fail--Go through Tutorial
• Take Mastery Test again
• Pass--Go to next Module
• Fail--Go through Tutorial again
• Do Drill or Application

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Suggested Module Progression

• Take Mastery Test a third time
• Pass--Go to next Module
• Fail--See teacher

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Curriculum Level Assessment Options

• FASTRACK
• Reading, L.A., Math
• Bookmarks
• Can be lengthy
• Immediate feedback
• Gives grade level
• Prescribes

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Course Level Assessment Options

• Assessment
• Most Courses
• Bookmarks
• Somewhat lengthy
• Immediate feedback
• No grade level given
• Prescribes

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Module Level Assessment Options

• Mastery Tests
• 80 Mastery
• Will stop when 80 reached or not possible
• Does not bookmark
• Only 5-12 questions
• Immediate feedback
• Does not prescribe in same manner

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Reporting Options

• 30 available reports
• Report types
• Activity Administrative
• Attendance Class
• Current Assignment FASTRACK
• Date Range

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• WorldView Social Studies
• American History
• Global History
• Civics

• Timelines, Maps, Graphs, Biographies
• Overviews, Glossary, Chronology
• Writing activities
• Assessment options

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A Little Help Here?

• Online Documentation CD
• Curriculum Guides
• User Guides
• Student Materials
• Scope Sequence
• Matt Middlebrook
• 739-3581 ext. 2339
• GroupWise

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