Improve Your SBA Scores by 10%

92% of schools using Lumos report a 10–15% gain in SBA scores *

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    Help Your Students Prepare for Success on State Assessment

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    Enhance your students’ test-taking skills, stamina, and confidence by offering replicated SBA test practice, familiarizing them with the actual test format.

    Identify skill gaps by assessing your students’ proficiency levels across various standards.

    Address individual proficiency gaps through personalized remedial practice that gets automatically triggered by the AI based on students’ performance

    Build foundational skills and improve proficiency through standards-aligned learning resources available in the printed workbook and online program.

    Engage your students with mini-tests during daily instructional sessions, offering bite-sized practice and reinforcing test-taking skills.

    Assess your students’ understanding of daily lessons with quick, ungraded assessments at the end of each class period.

    Extend classroom learning by providing your students easy access to educational content and resources.

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    Explore Resources in the Printed Workbook and Online Program

    Rigorous Standards-aligned Content

    Rigorous Standards-aligned Content

    Answer Keys & Detailed Explanations

    Answer Keys & Detailed Explanations
    • Extensive collection of standards-aligned practice questions
    • Covers over 30 Math skills and 40 ELA skills
    • Includes answer keys and detailed explanations
    • Designed to support students in mastering skills and facilitate intervention efforts

    SBA-like Online Practice Tests

    SBA-like Online Practice Tests

    Standards-aligned Digital Workbooks

    Standards-aligned Digital Workbooks

    Student’s Test Taking Experience

    Student's Test Taking Experience

    AI-powered Personalized Auto-remedial Assignments

    AI-powered Personalized Auto-remedial Assignments

    Teacher Portal Intuitive Dashboard

    Teacher Portal Intuitive Dashboard

    Student’s Progress Report

    Student's Progress Report

    Standards Mastery Report

    Standards Mastery Report

    Build & Assign Custom Assessments

    Build & Assign Custom Assessments
    • Administer 2 full length SBA-like practice tests to enhance your student’s familiarity with the actual test
    • Access additional standards-aligned practice questions
    • Create and assign custom assessments
    • Access personalized auto-remediation practice assignments tailored to each student, focusing on specific skill gaps
    • Monitor your student’s progress with an intuitive dashboard and easy-to-read performance reports
    • Supplement learning with educational videos, solved examples, and more
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    Discover Why School Leaders Love Lumos Learning

    Moving from 44% to 62% proficiency with one curriculum change exceeded our expectations. Lumos StepUp’s user-friendly design, coupled with its dual role as both a teaching and assessment tool, makes it an invaluable asset for us.

    Dr. Kima Stewart
    Principal of Buffalo Island Central Elementary School

    Lumos tedBook made learning enjoyable for our students. The standout advantage is its user-friendliness, significantly reducing prep time for educators. The positive reviews pouring in from both teachers and students speak volumes about its impact.

    David Byers
    Principal at Maynard Elementary

    Last year, we turned to Lumos to eliminate gaps in our curriculum. Our goal was to ensure comprehensive coverage of all standards, and Lumos resources, being standards-aligned, truly cover everything needed for test success.

    Shoni Johnson
    Curriculum & Assessment Director, Connecting Waters Charter School

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    BOOST SBA SCORES

    Powered by Lumos Smart Test Prep Methodology

    Lumos Smart SBA Test Prep Methodology
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    Your students start with the first SBA-like online practice test to evaluate their proficiency across various standards.

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    Based on your student’s performance, the online program automatically assigns remedial practice to address individual learning needs.

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    Students work on targeted remedial practice at their own pace, with options to configure it at or even below their grade level.

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    Later in the year students take the second practice test serving as a formative or benchmark assessment to gauge their mastery and progress.

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    Finally, students complete auto-remedial assignments, ensuring comprehensive skills mastery before the actual SBA test.

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    Unlock Personalized Learning Magic With the New Lumos AI Tutor

    • Tailored Practice: Offers your students step-by-step guidance to master challenging math and ELA concepts, enhancing both comprehension and confidence.
    • Engaging Explanations: Promotes problem-solving by using student-friendly language to simplify the questions, without revealing answers outright.
    • Concept Mastery: Provides detailed concept explanations relevant to each question to deepen understanding.
    • Multilingual Support: Translates content into languages like Spanish, broadening accessibility.
    • Personalized Feedback: Offers corrective feedback and personalized improvement tips, fostering a supportive and motivating learning environment.
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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA)

    The SBA is a computer-based standardized assessment measuring student mastery of English language arts and mathematics in grades 3-8 and 11. It assesses critical thinking, problem-solving, and application of knowledge to real-world scenarios.

    Students typically take the SBA annually in grades 3-8 and 11. Some states may administer additional assessments in other grades.

    The SBA serves several vital purposes:

    • Track student progress and achievement against Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
    • Identify areas for improvement in instruction and curriculum.
    • Inform stakeholders about student performance and guide educational decision-making.
    • Measure college and career readiness as part of a broader assessment system.

    The SBA Test assesses English language arts and mathematics, spanning multiple grades from elementary to high school. It covers a comprehensive range of skills and knowledge required for academic success.

    While SBA is not about test prep, you can help students become familiar with the format and types of questions by:

    • Providing practice tests: Lumos Learning offers SBA practice tests for most grades and subjects.
    • Discussing question types: Familiarize students with the range of question formats like multiple choice, short answer, and extended response.
    • Building critical thinking skills: Encourage students to analyze information, solve problems, and justify their answers.
    • Creating a positive testing environment: Emphasize the importance of learning and growth over test scores.

    SBA data can inform targeted professional development initiatives by highlighting areas where educators may benefit from additional training. Administrators can use this data to enhance teaching practices and support ongoing professional growth.

    SBA data serves as a valuable tool for school improvement by identifying trends, areas of strength, and areas in need of improvement. Administrators can use this information to develop strategic plans and initiatives that enhance overall school performance.

    To ensure equitable testing opportunities, administrators should be aware of the accommodations available for students with disabilities, as outlined by the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium or relevant state guidelines. This may include extended time, assistive technology, or other reasonable adjustments.

    The SBA utilizes a variety of question formats, including:

    • Multiple-choice questions
    • Short answer prompts
    • Extended response essays
    • Performance tasks requiring application of knowledge and skills
    • Technology-enhanced items leveraging digital tools

    Administrators can enhance communication by providing clear and accessible result reports, organizing informational sessions, and emphasizing the importance of collaboration between educators, parents, and stakeholders to support student success.

    SBA data empowers teachers to tailor instruction to individual student needs. By analyzing results, educators can identify specific areas of strength or weakness and implement personalized learning strategies to enhance overall student performance.

    • Teachers can access a variety of resources, including official SBA preparation materials, practice tests, and professional development opportunities provided by the state education department or testing authority.
    • Lumos Learning offers a comprehensive platform with practice tests, study guides, personalized learning pathways, and teacher dashboards. Offers specific preparation programs for the SBA Test in ELA and Mathematics. Visit us: https://www.lumoslearning.com/llwp/

    The latest SBA test blueprints are typically released in the spring of the preceding year. Check the SBAC website and your state education department website for specific dates.

    Stay informed about the latest SBA Test blueprint by regularly checking official documentation. Look for any revisions, updates, or changes to the test structure and content that may impact preparation and instruction.

    Administrators should familiarize themselves with the specific guidelines outlined by the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium or state education department to ensure proper administration of the SBA Test, including scheduling, security measures, and accommodations.

    *Note:

    Schools that implemented Lumos Learning’s program for at least 45 minutes per subject each week throughout the school year reported a 10–15% improvement in state test scores in 92% of cases, based on customer surveys. These results are indicative of the program’s effectiveness when used with fidelity. However, individual school and student outcomes may vary depending on factors such as the consistency of practice, completion of practice tests, engagement with auto-remedial assignments generated by the Lumos AI Tutor, and overall implementation quality.