Rostering Comparison Chart

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The following are roster type options available to provision ST Math accounts and the login methods available for each roster type.

Roster Type Login Methods
Clever Single Sign-On
ClassLink Single Sign-On
SAML Single Sign-On
OneRoster Text, Single Sign-On
Console Student Rostering Text

Typically, all of the schools in a district must use the same type provisioning, whether using an SSO, uploading roster files, or using non-rostered picture password visual logins.  Districts are responsible for the data that is submitted to ST Math.  For more information or clarification, reach out to your ST Math Regional Implementation Manager or Education Success Manager. 

More information on rostering and login options: 

  Console Student Rostering OneRoster
Clever, ClassLink,
& SAML
What is it? District submits rosters that provide student details including usernames and passwords.  Text: Students always use the district-issued username and password to log in.

District submits rosters that provide student details including usernames and passwords.  Text: Students always use the district-issued username and password to log in.

 Clever is one example of a Single Sign On (SSO) service provider that districts can utilize to help manage learning software.  ClassLink is a third party service provider.  By using SSO, students only need to sign in to one portal to access all software the district/school uses.  The district controls the username and password. 
Some districts set up their own SSO through a SAML.  SAMLs work by passing information about users, logins, and attributes between an identity provider and the service provider (ST Math). Each user logs in once to the SAML SSO and then the identify provider can pass SAML attributes to ST Math to sign in.
How does it work? Console Student Rostering: District uploads one file of students to ST Math directly and teachers create classes and add student manually. Files are uploaded as needed to add/remove students.  OneRoster:
The district exports their SIS information in OneRoster format, then uploads it to our secure sftp server.  This process should be automated to upload files daily so that the information in ST Math is always current.		 At the district level, the Student Information System (SIS) is synced with the provider.  The SSO provider then syncs with the ST Math database.  Once rosters are synced, students can begin using ST Math by logging into the school portal and selecting the ST Math icon.  Rosters are synced nightly. SAML is an SSO type only but not a provider of roster information and does not sync with ST Math. SAML files must be uploaded using OneRoster csv file format to an sftp account.
Advantages

Teachers can add/remove students but do not have to add them manually to ST Math. 
  • ST Math rosters reflect the District's SIS section.
  • A unique district ID and username is associated with each student record which makes it possible to do deeper studies of data.
  • Students are added, deleted, and moved automatically so that the SIS sections are always the source of truth
  • Teachers do not need to learn how to add a student to their class other than making sure a district administrator adds the student to their SIS.  It may take several days to sync new students
Who it is a good fit for

Smaller districts/
schools who want data analysis but don't have a dedicated person to upload files nightly so students are uploaded rather than being added manually by the teacher (as in visual logins.)
  • Districts that are already familiar with automating formatted files as an export from their SIS
  • Larger district implementations
Who it is a bad fit for

Large districts (more than 5,000 students) cannot use Console Student Rostering.
  • Districts that are already familiar with automating formatted files as an export from their SIS
  • Larger district implementations
Responsible Party

 

  • District data administrator/rostering contact

 

 

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