Best Practices: Assessment
- Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12
Accurately interpret and use test scores. Watch live demonstrations. Get tips and tools for meaningful classroom assessment. Learn five steps to effective intervention.
Most Commonly Asked Questions by Brenda Weaver
Why should we assess?
What are the different types of assessments?
What are high stakes tests?
What are the scores you can get from assessments and what do they mean?
How do you know that the assessment chosen is appropriate?
What should be assessed and how often?
Assessment in Your Classroom
Stages of Reading — Set Expectations & Motivate
Informal Reading and Writing Assessments Tools
Oral Fluency Assessment — Watch a master teacher model testing.
Try an Oral Fluency Assessment Calculator for Grades 3-5
Effective Intervention
5-Step Procedure for How to Intervene
Target Instruction — Watch how a baseline test can help suggest further instruction.
Understanding Assessment Research
Assessment Research Articles & Resources for Further Reading
- Subjects:Assessment, Reading Assessment, Reading Intervention, Writing, Communication and Language Development, Teacher Tips and Strategies, Teacher Training and Continuing Education

