Pre-Assessment “It’s Not Just Apples to Apples”

Pre-assessment can be a powerful tool for gathering actionable information about students, but only if done correctly. Too often these assessments yield results that simply confirm what the teacher predicted – that students don’t know the content YET. Pre-assessments full of “IDK” and zero percent scores are a frustrating use of time for all stakeholders and an unnecessary emotional drain for students. This session will explore the shifts in design and use of pre-assessments that are needed to impact teacher practice and expedite student achievement. Participants will leave with an understanding of changes in assessment best practices as well as specific suggestions for resources to create these types of aligned tasks. This session is recommended for administrators, mentors, coaches, and teachers.