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DRA2 Handheld Tango Software Edition

 

Now it is even easier to manage DRA2 results with DRA2 Handheld Tango Software Edition! Save time on reporting. Gain time for instruction.

Use the latest technology for managing DRA2 results during the administration of the assessment. Teachers follow the same four-step DRA2 process, but from their handheld devices. After every assessment is complete, they have instant feedback on individual student results as well as a “dashboard” of the class’ performance. Once a teacher synchs the handheld, additional reports are accessible at the classroom as well as school and district levels.


     

  DRA2 Handheld - Tango Software Edition Was Honored as winner in the 2009 Software & Information Industry Association CODiE Awards for Best Educational Use of a Technology Device. Read the press release here.

  DRA2 Handheld - Tango Software Edition is now available for the iPod Touch® and iPhone®. Learn more here.  Read the press release here.
     

The DRA2 Handheld – Tango Edition provides:
• Easy-to-use, portable technology to quickly administer DRA2.
• Automatic scoring and ongoing view of student progress to quickly differentiate instruction.
• Enhanced reporting for additional analysis of DRA2 results, available at a district to classroom level.
• Consistent assessment administration to ensure reliable results across schools.
• Paperless teacher environment yields instant accountability reports to help teachers and administrators gain more time for instruction.

Also available for DRA Word Analysis and Evaluación del desarrollo de la lectura®, Second Edition (EDL2) for Grades K-6.
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Components

Digital Kit: Your paper DRA2 K-3, DRA2 4- 8, and/or EDL2 K-6 kits including the respective Teacher’s Guide, Benchmark Books, Handheld laminated card of helpful tips, and DRA Word Analysis Teacher Resource Guide and Student Assessment Book (for K-3 only).

Teacher Tango Kit: DRA2 Handheld – Tango Edition Your Teacher Tango Kit will vary depending on which handheld you decide to implement in your school or district.  Palm users will receive a secure digital (SD) card that holds Tango software and backups. Every teacher will receive a detailed user guide specific to their handheld device.  Handhelds need to be purchased separately.

SyncStation: (For Palm users only.) Synchronize 8 handhelds simultaneously. Usually one is purchased per building.

Remote or Local Server: Houses DRA2 Handheld data. Purchase one customized for your district and keep it onsite or let us warehouse your data.

Training: Usually done in a day, have one of our DRA2 Handheld professionals get you started and show you how to use this new instructional tool. You can also add on DRA2 training, if the assessment is new to the district. Train teachers or use a train-the-trainers model. We’ll work with you to determine the best solution for you.

Product Configuration

Let us help you build the right product configuration to meet your needs. Depending on what technology and DRA your district already has, the chart above identifies what’s needed.

For a proposal and pricing, please contact Customer Service at 1-877-637-1604.