Entering GAMA Scores

F    For GAMA, there is a Demographics tab and an Item Entry tab.

Demographics Tab

The Demographics tab includes an Administrator section and an Examinee section.

Field Name

Description

Setting Select the examinee's setting.
Level of Education Select the examinee's education level.
Race/Ethnic Group Select the examinee's race/ethnic group.
Employment Status Select the examinee's employment status (select all that apply).
What language do you speak at home? Select the examinee's language(s) spoken at home (select all that apply).
What language do you speak outside of your home? Select the examinee's language(s) spoken outside of home (select all that apply).
How well do you speak English? Select the examinee's rating of how well they speak English.

 

Item Entry Tab

Field Name

Description

Show Item Text Displays a pop up with the question for each item entry and the list of possible responses.  
Item Entry Enter the item response for each question.

 

Command Buttons

When you click the Save or the Save and Close button, the system checks to ensure all of the required data has been entered. If any data is missing or invalid, you will be asked if you want to continue.

 

If you choose “Yes,” the record will be saved with a status of “Ready for Administration” or “Needs Editing,” depending on the data still necessary to score the assessment. When you open the assessment record again and click the "Edit" button, you will be able to complete any missing or invalid items.

 

If you choose “No,” you are returned to the page where you can continue with the data entry.