Pre-session Survey: Pre-tests & Post-tests & CFAs—Oh My!

What's the primary purpose of a pre-assessment?

• To grade students early

• To measure end-of-unit mastery

• To check prior knowledge and inform instruction

• To determine behavior groups

What's the most accurate definition of a Common Formative Assessment (CFA)?

• An assessment created by a textbook

• A summative test shared with admin

• A shared checkpoint to guide instruction during the learning

• A personal assessment for grades only

Which data point would best inform small group planning after a CFA?

• Student seating chart

• Number of incorrect answers per student

• Percentage of homework completion

• Most recent behavior data from ClassDojo

How confident are you in using assessment data to adjust instruction?

• 1 – I’m just getting started

• 2 – I need some help

• 3 – I use it sometimes

• 4 – I do it often but want to go deeper

• 5 – I use it consistently and confidently

What do you typically do after giving a post-test?

• Review the results with students

• Ignore the results

• Give another test immediately

• Collect the test papers and do nothing

How comfortable are you using Illuminate to view and analyze student data?

• 1 – I’ve never used it

• 2 – I’ve opened it but don’t know how to navigate

• 3 – I can access reports but need support

• 4 – I use it often with some ease

• 5 – I’m confident and can model for others

What’s one word that describes how you feel about using data in your instruction?