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3-5 Assessment

Types of Assessments

Assessments offer valuable insights to guide teaching methods, monitor student progress, and serve as the foundation for evaluations. While certain assessments are mandatory for all students, teachers also employ others to determine specific instructional needs. Various types of assessment enable the collection of data about students, so teachers can make informed decisions and design effective instruction.


Universal Screening

Purpose: To identify students who may be at risk and are likely to require additional instructional support with literacy development


Diagnostic

Purpose: To determine student strengths and skill gaps providing information on the specific literacy needs of individual students

Progress Monitoring

Purpose: To determine whether students are making adequate progress towards critical skills and evaluate the effectiveness of core instruction and interventions

Formative and Summative Assessments 

Formative Assassment

Formative Assessment

Teachers use various types of formative assessments to continuously monitor student learning in order to respond promptly by adjusting their instructional strategies and reteaching concepts as necessary. This often involves creating small groups to provide targeted support, ensuring that every student receives personalized attention and opportunities to succeed.
Summative

Summative Assessment 

Summative assessment aims to assess student learning at the conclusion of an instructional unit by measuring their performance against predetermined standards or benchmarks. These assessments are typically high stakes, carrying significant point value, and examples include a Reading Unit Assessments.

Balanced Assessments

First page of the PDF file: 3-5_Balanced_Literacy_Assessments

VA Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments

The Standards of Learning (SOL) for Virginia Public Schools establish minimum expectations for what students should know and be able to do at the end of each grade or course in English. SOL tests measure the success of students in meeting the Board of Education’s expectations for learning and achievement. Students in grades 3-5 will take an online Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) in the subject of English: Reading. The tests are administered online except for students who require a paper test due to a documented need.