Assessments are essential to incorporate into your classroom setup because you want to get some data in the start of the year. Doing assessments early in the year is great because you get to see all of that amazing growth. You will get a true baseline because you have had a chance to work on any skills yet so you can get an idea of exactly what you are working with! I like to create a simple assessment tracking form so I can stay on top of what assessments I am giving throughout the year and when I am giving them.
There a lot of assessments you can use in your classroom. My recommendation is always to try to use the same assessments as your students’ general education peers – if possible! This will help you participate in grade level meetings, have a basis for comparison, and make inclusion easier. If those assessments would not make sense to use and would not be accessible to your students – use something else. My favorite assessment for basic skill is the ABLLS. I have tons of posts about the ABLLS – get a basic rundown here.
In my fluency mega pack, I have a simple baseline tracking form for a variety of skills. This helps me determine where to start my students on fluency instruction and see progress through the year!
It’s important to create a system for organizing your assessments now. The start of the year is the perfect time to get the system set up. Check out the video of my assessment binder:
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Do you allow students to use the anchor charts on the pre-test and post-test?
I don’t. If you do I would make sure to be consistent and either always allow them or never allow them for the assessments. I think you can go either way! Some kids may still need the support 🙂
What program/assessment do you use for ELA and math? (First two tabs)?
Those two tabs are the pre/post tests from my ELA and Math Curriculum! 🙂
What is the name of your ELA and Math curriculum? What grade level is it designed for? I loved the video, and would like to know more about these two items. Thanks!
Here are the two links:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Language-Arts-Leveled-Daily-Curriculum-BUNDLE-2001081
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Math-Leveled-Daily-Curriculum-BUNDLE-2023382
These aren’t designed for a specific grade rather a skill set – so students who are working on skills below their grade level can still utilize this curriculum. There are 3 levels in each set based on skill level. There are in-depth video tours linked in the product description to see the skill level in full! Hope this helps! 🙂
Hi Sasha,
I have learned SO much from you and I am excited to implement some of your tips and tricks into my classroom. Can you explain how the Assessment Binder and Single Student Data Binder differ and how they compliment each other? Thanks in advance.
The assessment binder is for assessments that I don’t use every day. So things like the ABLLS or a reading assessment that I do on a quarterly or yearly basis. The Single Student Data Binder (or any data binder) I use on a daily basis to take data on student goals. Hope this helps! Thanks for reading!
Do you have a placement test that goes with your daily leveled math curriculums?
I don’t right now but have a skill matrix to show the skills needed for each level: https://theautismhelper.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/TAH-Curriculum-Levels-Matrix.pdf
The link for the Ablls program does not show anything. Can you send me a picture of the program you received? Thank you!
Hi Jessica, here’s the link: https://www.amazon.com/ABLLS-R-Assessment-Language-Learning-Combination/dp/B005MKZXAU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424098137&sr=8-1&keywords=ABLLS
Thanks for reading 🙂