Questions to ask when evaluating interim assessments
Are you in the process of deciding between home-grown and commercially available interim assessments? Start by asking what “job” these assessments are hired to do.
What outcome do you expect after the assessment results are reported, analyzed, and applied within the classroom?
What assessment results are needed to support the changes you seek?
What assessments design will elicit those results?
By articulating a clear theory of action, districts will have explicit expectations for the interim assessment that allows them to evaluate which design and features best support meeting those expectations.
Additional questions to ask during your evaluation