25 Quick Formative Assessments for a Differentiated Classroom, Grades 3-8: Easy, Low-Prep Assessments That Help You Pinpoint Students' Needs and Reach All Learners

This set of quick, informal assessments gives teachers a clear picture of what students know and what they need help with!

This collection of quick, flexible, informal assessments helps teachers take a snapshot of student learning—at any time during a lesson or unit of study, in any curriculum area. Students' responses give teachers a clear picture of what students know and what they need help with, what material to reteach or extend, and how to pace instruction. Designed to engage a range of learning styles and skills, the assessments come with an easy step-by-step plan, grade-level modifications, tiering tips, and student samples! For use with Grades 3-8.;This set of quick, informal assessments gives teachers a clear picture of what students know and what they need help with!;Judith Dodge, an expert on differentiating instruction, is a frequently sought-after presenter and staff developer for school districts, colleges, and professional organizations. She is the author of The Study Skills Handbook and Differentiation in Action, both published by Scholastic.

Judy Dodge is a learning specialist and a recognized leader in the field of effective classroom instruction. A former teacher and national presenter, she is the author of numerous articles and books, including The Study Skills Handbook (Scholastic, 1994), Differentiation in Action (Scholastic, 2006), 25 Quick Formative Assessments for a Differentiated Classroom (Scholastic, 2009), co-author of Core Instructional Routines K-5 (Heinemann, 2015) as well as, Core Instructional Routines 6-12 (Heinemann, 2016). Her current work involves helping teachers to enhance the individual strengths of diverse learners in an era of Common Core Standards. The focus of her work includes study skills, reading and writing across the content areas, strengthening student questioning and vocabulary skills, formative assessment, differentiated instruction, and designing tiered activities to scaffold ELLs and struggling learners while being able to challenge advanced learners at the same time. She enjoys collaborating with teachers and administrators to create joyful, yet rigorous, classrooms that make learning visible.