Brainiac Superhero

🧠 Quick Start Guide

Brainiac Grade Level Dashboard

1

Enter Student Information

Open the dashboard and type your child's name in the box.

Choose Teacher Mode if you're an educator, or Parent Mode if you're a parent. (Both work the same way—it's just a label!)

Example: Name: "Emma Rodriguez" | Mode: Parent Mode
2

Test Reading Skills

Click the Reading tab. You'll see 8 different reading skills.

For each skill, test your child using simple activities (see examples below), then click a rating from 1-5.

Letter Recognition: Point to letters and ask "What's this?"
Decoding: Write "cat, dog, sun" and ask them to read
Comprehension: After reading, ask "What was the story about?"
3

Test Math Skills

Click the Math tab. You'll see 8 math skills to assess.

Ask questions or give simple problems, then rate each skill 1-5.

Number Recognition: Point to numbers, "What number is this?"
Counting: "Count to 20" or "Count by 2s: 2, 4, 6..."
Addition: "What's 3 + 5?"
4

View Results

Once you rate all skills, the dashboard automatically calculates your child's grade level!

Click the Summary Report tab to see:

  • Estimated reading and math grade levels
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Suggested learning activities
  • Progress charts (if you've done multiple assessments)

⭐ Understanding the 1-5 Rating Scale

1 Not Yet Can't do it yet, even with help
2 Beginning Needs lots of help and support
3 Developing Sometimes correct, inconsistent
4 Proficient Does it independently & accurately
5 Mastered Exceeds expectations, automatic

🎯 What Skills to Test

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Reading (8 Skills)

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Math (8 Skills)

💡 Pro Tips for Success

Make it Fun! Don't call it a "test." Say "Let's play some learning games together!"
Be Honest Rate what they can actually do right now, not what you hope they can do.
Take Breaks Split it into two sessions if your child gets tired or frustrated.
Use Real Materials Use books, toys, household items—make it hands-on and concrete.
Stay Positive Celebrate their effort, not just correct answers. Keep encouragement high!
Check the Dashboard Help Click the yellow "?" button in the dashboard for detailed testing examples.

📊 What the Results Mean

Grade Level Estimates:

Remember: This is an estimate to guide learning. It's not a formal standardized test. Use it to identify where to focus your teaching efforts!

❓ Need More Help?

In the Dashboard:

Printable Guide: Open the "User Guide" document for detailed testing methods, examples, and FAQs.

Ready to Get Started?

The assessment takes just 20-30 minutes and gives you valuable insights into your child's learning!

Open brainiac-dashboard.html to begin →