Assessment Advice & Forms

Assessment can be a tricky task. Our collection of ideas and forms will make it easier for you to evaluate and grade your students' work, no matter their grade level. There are as many variations of assessment as there are students. Look below to find ideas on assessment strategies, modifications, and enhancing your existing methods. These assessment forms and techniques will work across the curriculum, so use them for math, science, reading, language arts, social studies, and your other subjects.

Advice for Teachers Assessment vs. Evaluation Learn the difference between assessment and evaluation and how you should use each method. Categories of Evaluation Different methods of evaluation are needed to truly assess how much your students are learning. Learn here the different types of evaluation you can use in the classroom. Alternative Assessment The use of alternative assessments allows teachers to evaluate students in a non-traditional manner. Types of Assessment Accommodation A comprehensive listing of types of assessment accommodations. Creating Meaningful Performance Assessments An overview of how to create meaningful performance assessments to measure student abilities and progress. Get Ready to Read® Screening Tool This research-based screening tool allows teachers and parents to gage a pre-school child's reading level. MyGradeBook Discover the ease of an online gradebook: access it from anywhere; keep parents and students up-to-date; track, calculate, and report grades and attendance. Portfolios This collection of articles and resource will help you build portfolios with your students. Portfolios are a great mode of assessment for your classroom. Preparing Students for Tests Use these activities to prepare students for different types of assessments. Rubrics Library for Teachers Our extensive library of rubrics will help you assess your students' work in all subjects, from reading & language arts, to science, to social studies. State Departments of Education A complete list of links to all of the individual U.S. departments of education, state standards, job opportunities, and more. Top 10 Test-Taking Tips for Students These tips will help students to perform at their best levels during testing situations. Using Multiple Intelligences in Testing and Assessment Information on using Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences (MI) in student assessments. Running Records A running record is a way to assess a student's reading progress by creating a graphic representation of a student's oral reading, identifying patterns of effective and ineffective strategy use. Authentic Assessment An overview of authentic assessments. Portfolio Assessment Guide A guide to creating excellent portfolio assessments.

Printable Forms Awards and Certificates Use printable certificates and awards to recognize great effort, achievement, or progress by your students. Express gratitude, encourage good behavior, and reward a job well done with these resources. Bubble Answer Sheet Sheet of multiple-choice bubble answers ready to be filled in by your students. Daily Point Chart Use a chart that will help you track any type of behavior management system they use on a daily basis. Group Self-Evaluation Allow group members to evaluate their productivity during classroom activities. Performance Record Keep track of students' grades with this convenient sheet. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. Portfolio Assessment Chart Make use of this chart to assess portfolios. Skill Assessment Form Use this form to keep track of the skills your students have mastered. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. Student Progress Report Ready-to-use form for assessment of students' class work and participation. Student Progress Self-Evaluation Have your students fill in this comment form to evaluate their own progress with class work. Teacher's Form for Group Evaluation Evaluate students' participation and productivity within a group activity. Team Evaluation Form Evaluate student progress within a team and by subject area with this form. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. Weekly Point Chart Four weeks' worth of point totals for tracking behavior management are in this chart. Pre-Reading Rubric and Score Sheet Use this rubric and scoring sheet to grade students after completing the Asking Pre-Reading Questions lesson plan. Reading Record Chart Students record their reading achievements on this school form. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. Student Self-Assessment 1 This assessment worksheet asks students to describe an assignment and what they learned. Student Self-Assessment 2 Have your students assess their progress while working independently with these questions and checklist. Running Records Form Give this blank running record to your students so you can assess their reading skills and progress. Use with the lesson plan on Running Records. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your teaching needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing.