Setting up a Template for Scoring

Depending on the evaluation system used by your district, different scoring options may be available. For example, in Texas, the T-TESS system focuses on teacher growth and professional advancement, and it does not require scoring. However, if you use a different evaluation system, you might need to customize the scoring options to allow for more advanced calculations. In that case, enable scoring for the template you use and choose the appropriate scoring options.

Setting Up Advanced Calculations

Step 1: Select Settings from the main menu.

Step 2: Select Evaluation Setup.

Step 3: Under Configuration Options, select Evaluation Templates.

Step 4: Expand the folders in the Evaluation Templates menu and select the template you want to enable scoring on.

Step 5: On the Template Information tab of the Edit Evaluation Template screen, set This template is to advanced with calculations. The Score Method options appear below.

Step 6: In the Score Method section, set To obtain a score for each group to Average each item in the group. If you also want to average all groups together for one overall score, set To obtain a score for the entire evaluation to Average the score of each group. 

Step 7: On the Edit Template tab, add scores to the Columns for each matrix question. Remember to do this for each matrix question. You can set your scores to whatever numerical value that you like for each level.

If you are scoring the document as a whole, determine your score values based on the number of questions you have, and then enter those in the Walkthrough Scale.

Best Practice: Use the template a few times to test the math and make sure that your scores and scales are working as intended.

Note: When viewing the evaluation, domain ratings appear at the top right corner of each domain. To view the overall ratings, click on the print button. A PDF version of the evaluation appears, showing the overall score.