FAQ: What if I haven’t yet taught my students the skills I am supposed to assess?

 Answer

Assessment as part of the teaching and learning cycle reveals a starting point for planning instruction. There will certainly be students in your classroom that may already have proficient skills in content that has not yet been introduced. In these cases, assessment is useful for higher level scaffolding extensions. The results of the assessment will also be a guide for planning more targeted interventions for those students that need additional support.

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