The Auto Initial Assignment feature in mySciLEARN streamlines the student assignment process by quickly, efficiently, and accurately assessing the student and then automatically assigning ClearFluency and placing the student in the appropriate content and starting point.
This easy-to-use assignment feature provides the following benefits:
Accelerates implementation. Because Auto Initial Assignment does not require any additional administration or assessment time beyond taking an RPI assessment, students can maximize their time on ClearFluency component use and other learning activities. In addition, staff members can spend more time with their students instead of manually analyzing assessments and performing assignment tasks.
Motivates students. Because students are immediately placed in the most appropriate library and starting point in ClearFluency, students spend less time on content that is too easy or too hard, resulting in enhanced motivation and maximized reading gains.
Auto Initial Assignment automates the entire assignment process for you. All you need to do is add the students to mySciLEARN and let the system do the rest:
First, it assesses the student’s reading level using Reading Progress Indicator (RPI).
If your student is new, RPI will administer an assessment.
If your student has previously taken an RPI assessment, it may use that assessment or administer a new one if that assessment is out of date.
Then it uses the student’s RPI score to create a custom library for that student:
The library includes content appropriate for the student’s reading level. For example, if RPI indicates a grade equivalent of 2.2, the library will include selections in the 300-499 Lexile range.
The library includes all genres, and will include High/Low selections if the student is in 6th grade or higher.
The library will be automatically updated when new content is released.
Instructors can change the library settings as needed, and can also publish the library if they like.
Finally, it assigns the ClearFluency component to the student and places the student at the beginning of their newly created library.
Auto Initial Assignment uses RPI assessment scores to determine content placement. You must have Reading Progress Indicator enabled for the student to use it. See RPI assessments.
Pre-Kindergarten students and students who are already using ClearFluency cannot use Auto Initial Assignment. All other students are eligible to use it. See Troubleshoot Auto Initial Assignment if you have any issues.
Auto Initial Assignment will not assign a Fast ForWord component; however, you can use Fast ForWord Auto Assign to automatically assign the Fast ForWord components. See Fast ForWord Auto Assign.
By design, Auto Initial Assignment removes the following assignment features from the student's profile:
Stop. The Stop Assignment feature is removed because Auto Initial Assignment does not allow you to stop the assignment. If you need to stop the assignment for a student, you’ll need to disable Auto Initial Assignment for that student. See Stop/delete ClearFluency assignments.
Delete. The Delete Assignment feature is removed because Auto Initial Assignment does not allow component deletions. If you need to delete a component for a student, you’ll need to temporarily disable it for that student. See Stop/delete ClearFluency assignments.
Edit. The Edit option in the Student Profile Assignments panel is not available until the student has been placed. See Edit ClearFluency assignments.
For more information see Getting started with students.
If you no longer want to use Auto Initial Assignment, you can easily turn it off and create your own ClearFluency assignments. See Create ClearFluency assignments.
Auto Initial Assignment only performs the initial assignment and placement for a student. When a student finishes that content, you can assign more content to the student. See Advance to the next ClearFluency library.
If you run into any issues see Troubleshoot Auto Initial Assignment.
By default, mySciLEARN enables the Auto Initial Assignment feature at the school level. You can change the Auto Initial Assignment setting as follows:
Use the school level setting to automatically turn it on/off for all new students enrolled at your school (district/school managers only). See Set Auto Initial Assignment for a school (ClearFluency only).
Use the student level setting to turn it on/off for an existing student or group of students at your school. This topic covers this task, along with some troubleshooting tips.
When Auto Initial Assignment is on for a student, the software evaluates the student’s eligibility and starts the auto assign process.
If the student is eligible for Auto Initial Assignment and does not have a ClearFluency assignment, the software will immediately start the auto assign process. Note that it only performs the initial assignment and placement for a student.
If the student is not eligible for Auto Initial Assignment, a notification message will appear. See Troubleshoot Auto Initial Assignment for details.
For schools using per student licenses, note that the software can only auto assign ClearFluency when a license is available. See Manage licenses for your students.
If you turn the feature off, you'll need to manually assign the component to the student. See Create ClearFluency assignments for steps. If you turn it back on, the feature will re-evaluate the student and assign ClearFluency accordingly.
In the mySciLEARN Manage section, click the Students tab to access the Students page.
Select the school in the Browse by School list, if needed.
Locate the students in the students list. See The students list.
Perform one of the following tasks to set the option:
For an individual student using the student’s profile:
Click a student’s name to open that student’s profile.
In the Auto Assign and Reading Progress Indicator section, click the Settings button.
Under ClearFluency Assignment Method, select the availability option you’d like to set for this student and click Apply.
To turn on, select Auto Initial Assign. RPI must also be enabled.
To turn off, select Manual Assign.
For one or more students using the students list:
In the Settings column, click the RA+ Auto Initial Assignment button (A) to turn it on or off.
On (green). RPI must also be enabled.
Off (gray)
For one or more students using the More Actions menu:
Select the checkbox next to the students, or select the All checkbox at the top of the students list to select all of the students on the screen.
From the More Actions menu, select the appropriate action and confirm it:
Turn ClearFluency Auto Initial Assignment On
Turn ClearFluency Auto Initial Assignment Off
If the software is unable to use Auto Initial Assignment for a student, it disables Auto Initial Assignment for that student and displays an error message at the top of the screen. Use the following table to help you correct the errors and then enable Auto Initial Assignment again for that student. If the problem persists, or you’d like help with this task, contact Carnegie Learning Customer Support for assistance.
