Seven effective first grade assessment tools to test student knowledge with checklists, journals, observations, conferences, and rubrics.
Finding out what a student knows about phonics is made easy with this quick and simple phonics assessment for K-3 readers! And it's FREE.
Make reading assessments more efficient with these FREE reading assessment tools for teachers of kinder, first, and second grade.
We've all used exit tickets in our classroom for informal assessment, but sometimes it can become boring. Read this post to get exit ticket ideas on how you can engage students with exit slips and still assess your students!
This is the third year that my students have completed my Transformation Summative Assessment Project. See my previous posts Here, yea...
Print this free kindergarten assessment pack to use as end of the year testing for your kindergarten students. This is a great way to see where your students are at, and find any areas for development.
Give assessment with exit tickets a try in your next lesson and see how they work for you and your students with these easy ideas!
Are you looking for some new ideas or ways to use informal assessments in your classroom? This is a complete A to Z list of assessment ideas for you!
A while back I came across a guided reading 'snapshot' assessment and have been using this for some time. I decided to make a few changes to align more to the rubric scales that I have fallen in love with! Enjoy!
I've been reading the book, Mindsets in the Classroom by Mary Cay Ricci, and just finished chapter 3. It was a real eye-opener. Through all of my years of teaching, I thought I was differentiating by planning and implementing reteaching and enrichment lessons and activities as my class worked through a unit. But in this chapter, I learned how important it is to start the differentiation before the unit even begins! This process begins with the preassessment. So much valuable information can be gathered before you begin teaching a unit. The purpose of the preassessment is to find how much students understand the content before you plan and teach the unit. Do they have a complete understanding of the content? Then they will need enrichment and/or accelerated activities. Do they have a partial understanding of the content? Then you need to make note of the gaps in their learning so you can plan accordingly. Checklists are a great way to keep track of the objectives and student mastery. From this checklist, you will also see students that need to be grouped for instruction. Keep in mind that this grouping will change as students master the objectives. Another insight I gained from this chapter is the different types of assessments used in a classroom. I put together this graphic to sum up the three types of assessment you should be using in your classroom. Click on the image to download the pdf version. You can also download this free packet with three quick and easy formative assessments you can use
These exit ticket ideas to help students reflect on learning are a great formative assessment to help with the learning process and ensure that students understand the learning material. Teachers can use these exit slips as an informal assessment when they have students respond to the prompt. Stude
Printable preschool assessment Templates provide an organized way for you to track and measure the development progress of your preschooler across various skills such as literacy, numeracy, motor skills, and social-emotional growth..
Kindergarten assessment math printables offer an easy and effective way to gauge your childs understanding of basic math concepts..
These assessment forms for Pre-K can be used to record children's progress as you work with them during learning activities or observing them through
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It's the beginning of the year, and you have a whole new class that is sitting in front of you. You don't know them besides the information you got on the student information card. You know the first few weeks are getting to know them. Both personally and academically. You also know the first few
Print this free kindergarten assessment pack to use as end of the year testing for your kindergarten students. This is a great way to see where your students are at, and find any areas for development.
Classroom review is a lot more fun with the Four Corners game! I love using this strategy for test prep, icebreakers, and more.
With this Google Sheets Gradebook, you'll finally stay on top of grading. You'll have access to your digital gradebook through Google Drive and can easily print the gradebook template, too. You'll find automatic averages, options for assignment weighting, and built-in student reports. There are two gradebooks available to you with purchase. ⭐ GRADEBOOK ONE ⭐ This gradebook is super simple to use. This is perfect for someone new to Google Sheets who just wants an easy digital gradebook to keep track of student results on assignments, projects, tests, etc. It works as a printable & digital gradebook so you can print a quick one-pager to add to your teacher binder to help you stay organized. This Google Sheets gradebook is 100% editable and customizable. It's appropriate for any grade level because the editable gradebook template allows you to record grades however you want: percentages, 4-point scale, fractions, etc. Gradebook one does not automatically calculate averages, offer assignment weighting, or generate student reports. But gradebook two does... ⬇ ⭐ GRADEBOOK TWO ⭐ This digital gradebook has ten subject pages (subject names and icons can be changed) that calculate student averages. It generates four different student reports and grades can be displayed by percentages, letter grades, descriptors, 4-point scale, or 5-point scale. Reports can be easily printed off or downloaded as PDFs. In this Google Sheets gradebook, there are three ways to adjust assignment weighting. You can do this by individually weighting assignments, adjusting term weighting, or assigning assessment category weighting (assignments, quizzes, projects, etc). You can also turn weighting options off so that all assignments, categories, and terms are weighted evenly. ⭐ TUTORIAL VIDEOS ⭐ Setup videos are included for both of the Google Sheets Gradebook templates to get you started to finally stay on top of grading! In summary, both GRADEBOOK ONE and GRADEBOOK TWO are included in the purchase of this resource. Which digital gradebook you choose to use, is up to you! GRADEBOOK ONE ⭐ Easy to use ⭐ 100% editable ⭐ As many subjects Sheets are you want ⭐ Perfect for keeping a simple record of grades ⭐ Flexibility in how you enter grades (percentages, fractions, letters, numbers, etc.) ⭐ No averaging, assignment weighting, or reports GRADEBOOK TWO ⭐ Best suited for those comfortable in Google Sheets ⭐ Ten subject gradebook Google Sheets ⭐ Automatically calculates averages ⭐ Options for weighting by term, assignment category, and individual assignments ⭐ Option to turn weighting off ⭐ Four different student reports are automatically generated ⭐ View grades on reports in percentages, letter grades, descriptors, 4-point or 5-point scales What Teachers Have Said ✿ Joy said, "Two words: lifesaver! I am thrilled I purchased this. Thank you for the video that explained how to use this. Thank you for making record-keeping so much easier!" ✿ Aisha said, "This is one of the most needed resources I purchased this year. I used this to organize my grades and complete checklists for my students. I enjoyed the premade templates. I copied the templates for every 9 weeks, saved them, and printed them. I am glad I stumbled across this resource." ✿ Karen said, "This resource has allowed me to put grades in as you would in a hard copy gradebook. It can be used over and over which I like (no need to purchase one each year) and you don't have to carry it around. Having it all digital has been a nice treat!"
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Homeschool assessment and scantron tests are NOT one in the same. Let me teach you simple and effective ways to document growth without the tears!
For preschool teachers seeking to assess their students skills, printable online resources focusing on fine motor skills, letter recognition, and counting assessment could be a crucial aid.
I am working on some quick assessment sheets for key concepts in art class. I came across this famous lines handout from The Bees Knees Cousin. I’m also not too big on worksheets and we rarely do them in art class, but they can be good for some fine motor practice and assessment. I liked the famous lines handout and tried to download it from Scribd, but I couldn’t get it to work. So I ended up making my own … Read more... →
Get fun formative assessment examples and ideas that are perfect for elementary school teachers. Each has been teacher-tested and approved.
Imagine welcoming parents to a conference armed with personalized insights that highlight their child's shining moments (Glows) and offer thoughtful guidance for their growth (Grows). These report card comments go beyond the usual grades, giving a comprehensive view of the child's progress in subjects like Math, Language Arts, Science, and more. But that's not all – they also dive into learning skills and social development, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of each student’s journey. Get ready to engage in fruitful conversations with parents, set inspiring goals, and create a supportive learning environment that celebrates achievements while nurturing improvement. With the Glows and Grows Report Card Comments, you’re not just hosting a conference – you’re igniting growth, fostering partnership, and making a positive impact on each child’s success. So, why wait? Let's embark on this exciting journey together and bring out the best in every child's education!
Use this product to do a quick and simple practice or assessment of your student’s understanding of the vocabulary: element, compound and mixture Directions: 1.Hand out the BLANK SORT sheet and the Examples sheet. 2.Have students cut out and determine the Element, Compound and Mixture from the mixed up examples. There are two versions of this activity: A.One includes the definitions of the vocabulary and students only sort the picture/examples. B.In the 2nd has students sort the definitions of the vocabulary as well as the picture/ examples 3. Once students have sorted, check their answers and then they can glue! (Once a few students have finished I have them help me check). Newly added- a 6 question (multiple choice) review and.... The sort is now digital as a drag and drop activity in Google Slides! Try these other awesome products! Physical or Chemical Changes SORT: practice, assessment, station activity Solution, Solvent, Solute Sort: Practice, Assess Station activity
This is a great rubric for students to use for self-assessment. Easy to read, easy to understand, easy to complete!
UFLI Tracking Bundle Introducing the UFLI Tracking Bundle, an essential tool for educators to seamlessly monitor and track student progress and assessment through the UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) program. This comprehensive bundle includes four meticulously designed Google Sheets, each tailored to simplify and enhance your tracking process. Sheet Breakdown: 1. Assessment Tracking Sheet by Student List: - Description: Track and input grades for each student on all UFLI assessments. **Features**: - Input scores for individual assessments. - Calculate overall averages automatically. - Organized by a student list for easy reference. - Includes a teacher overall report and individualized student reports. 2. Assessment Tracking Sheet by Group List: - Description: Manage and record assessment scores for student groups. **Features**: - Group students for targeted assessment tracking. - Automatic calculation of overall group averages. - Organized by groups to facilitate group-based instruction. - Includes a teacher overall report and individualized student reports. 3. UFLI Lesson Completion Tracker by Student: - Description: Monitor the completion of each UFLI lesson for individual students. **Features**: - Check off completed lessons. - Track student progress through the UFLI curriculum. - Visual indicators of lesson completion. - Includes a teacher overall report and individualized student reports. 4. UFLI Lesson Completion Tracker by Group: - Description: Track lesson completion for groups of students. **Features**: - Check off completed lessons for groups. - Monitor collective progress through the UFLI curriculum. - Visual progress monitoring. - Includes a teacher overall report and individualized student reports. Key Features: - Editable Sheets: Each Google Sheet in the bundle is fully editable, allowing you to customize it to fit your unique classroom needs. - Utilizes Formulas for Easy Tracking: Built-in formulas automate calculations, making it effortless to track averages, progress, and completion. - Teacher Overall Report: Each sheet includes a comprehensive report for teachers to get an overall view of class performance. - Individualized Student Reports: Detailed reports for each student, providing insights into their individual progress and assessment scores. With the UFLI Tracking Bundle, managing and analyzing student progress in the UFLI program has never been easier. Streamline your tracking process, stay organized, and focus more on delivering quality education. Check out the video preview for a more in depth look! Follow me on instagram to stay up to date on new products @maddyinmiddle
Everyone has experienced social loafing, even if you don’t know the term. Social loafing is reduced individual effort on a group task. Classic studies of social loafing find that people pull less on a rope and clap more slowly and quietly when they are led to believe there are other people pulling or clapping, than … Continued
Dolch sight words list for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and third-grade levels. Our free printable Dolch sight word lists provide you with colorful sight word charts for easy reference and assessment. Teach your child to read sight words with these full size PDF Dolch 220 sight word lists. We've also included a list of Dolch sight word nouns.
These 5 geometry projects for middle or high school are a great alternative assessment for your student. Project-based learning is so important to...
Help students plan their individual artworks!This acts as a pre-assessment, establishes an understanding of revision and reflection, and also integrates smoothly as a part of a modified choice art classroom, geared to elementary grades. In order to help students develop their art skills, we as teach...
This week I tried something new with the vocabulary in the story. I got the idea at a First Grade Conference in December. The student writes the vocabulary word in the middle of the sheet and then there are four things to do with the word. We completed two of the boxes together as a class and they finished the last two boxes independently. The kiddos sure had a great grasp of the vocabulary after this. When we read the story they had fantastic comprehension.
Checking for Understanding Formative Assessment Exit Slips
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I LOVE it when things are organized and colorful! Student portfolios and assessments can create PILES of paperwork and student work sample pages. Managing all the papers can be so stressful!
