Assessments for Learning
Spring) to evaluate their writing development and growth. It uses an analytical approach
to writing (informative, narrative, persuasive) to help teachers determine the areas where
students need additional help. It also assists teachers in providing differentiated instruction to
optimize student growth.
Our students will take the i-Ready diagnostic assessment in the Fall, Winter, and Spring for the school year. Additionally, our students will complete 45 minutes of instruction per week in reading and math on their i-Ready individualized learning path.
Benchmark Advance is aligned with the Science of Reading and it is our state and district approved core resource for English Language Arts instruction. Benchmark Advance provides a highly cohesive structure for developing literacy skills and content knowledge. Our students receive daily instruction with Benchmark Advance. Each unit is a 3 week instructional plan. Our Benchmark Advance program has 10 units of instruction.
The Georgia Milestones Assessments are not given at the primary school level.