Assessment

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FREE! Chart showing the difference between formative and summative assessments - Young Teacher Love by Kristine Nannini

There is a very wide variety of digital formative assessment tools that can be used for free. I’ve made simple graphics for 18 of them. Most of the tools work with any web browser, so they are great for laptops, computer labs, iPads, Chromebooks, tablets, and smartphones.

Free letter names and letter sounds tracking sheet. Great phonics assessment for pre-k or kindergarten at the beginning of the year that can be used to monitor students progress throughout the year. Easy way to communicate with parents what students know.

Google Forms Now Included! The ELA Weekly Assessments are being added as Google Forms. You will be able to download the links as they are available. These are the months currently available as Google Forms:   April - done May - done June - done July - N/A August - done September - done October - done November - done December - done January - done February - done March - done  You asked, I answered. This resource is a result of multiple requests from 4th Grade teachers that have been using the ELA Morning Work {4th Grade}. These teachers wanted a way to assess the skills practiced throughout the week. These weekly assessments are a companion for the Good Morning, Sunshine! ELA Morning Work {4th Grade}. The morning work is available in an ELA bundle or the ELA + Math Morning Work {4th Grade}. Click the links below to view these bundles. (Please note there are NOT assessments for the Math bundle.) ELA Morning Work {4th Grade} ELA + Math Morning Work {4th Grade}  The ELA Weekly Assessments are available for the following grade levels: ELA Weekly Assessments (3rd Grade) ELA Weekly Assessments (5th Grade)  ELA Weekly Assessments (6th Grade) The ELA morning work covers critical language, grammar, and comprehension skills over the year. The suggested way to use this resource is by reviewing the skills throughout the week with the morning work, and then giving the assessment on Friday for a weekly quiz grade. Not only will this hold your students accountable, but this also serves as a gauge for students' learning. Plus, it's a consistent weekly quiz grade with a streamlined answer key to be easy on your teacher eyes! This ELA + Math Morning Work is available for the following grade levels: ELA + Math Bundles 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade ELA Bundles 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade ELA Weekly Assessments 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade Math Bundles 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade Let’s connect!  The Literacy Loft Blog The Literacy Loft on Instagram The Literacy Loft on Pinterest The Literacy Loft on Facebook If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please email me at Jessica@theliteracyloft.com   Happy Teaching! - Jessica

Looking to improve student behavior? Check out this Weekly Self-Assessment where the students take responsibilty for reporting behavior.

One of the best ways to group students for reteach and enrich is by collecting data on formative assessments throughout the week. I created this free

FREE printable preschool assessment sheet for teachers and parents to record children's progress. We also reviewed the Mother Goose Time preschool curriculum which is an all-inclusive, low-prep monthly program that is conveniently delivered in a fun box full of hands-on learning and discovery.

How do you typically measure learning? Check out the infographic for ideas on how to mix and match assessment techniques for your next training program.

There are so many opportunities to assess learning. When do you assess learning? How do you assess learning. Here are a few of my favorites. Here are more places to find out about assessments. Enjo…