What are Conditional Assignments? How are they set up?

Overview

This article explains what conditional assignments are and how to set them up.

What are conditional assignments?

A conditional assignment is a follow-up assignment that is triggered based on the t-score on an original assignment. Typically, a full DESSA (or DESSA HSE) is triggered when a student receives a t-score on a DESSA-mini or DESSA HSE-mini within the Need for Instruction range. 

Although it is recommended, it is not essential that conditional assignment is set at the beginning of the Need for Instruction range. A Program Administrator can enter a T-score of their choice when setting up a Conditional Assignment. 

Score Ranges (T-score)

• Need for Instruction Range: 40 or below
• Typical Range: 41-59
• Strength Range: 60 or higher

How are conditional assignments set up?

A Program Administrator can set up conditional assignments in the Yearly Setup section. Visit What is the Yearly Setup? How do I complete it? to learn more about creating conditional assignments.