Assessment Tools for All GradesAssessment tools help educators gauge student learning, tailor instruction, and support academic growth. While traditional methods like quizzes and exams remain valuable, today's educators have access to a variety of assessment resources—from formative assessment tools to project-based evaluations and student portfolios. This week, we’re sharing a collection of resources for both formative and summative assessments for all grades.
Grades 3-12MentimeterWith Mentimeter, you can create free polls, word clouds, real-time question-and-answer sessions, and quizzes that provide instant feedback. Use this tool for in-person, remote, or hybrid lessons. Grades K-12QuizizzQuickly create assessments, lessons, and interactive videos using your materials or those from the site's library. Deliver the activities in live mode or using the student-paced feature. Quizizz offers many accessibility features for all learners. Grades K-12TeachersFirst's Formative Assessment ResourcesFormative assessment refers to a wide variety of strategies and methods that teachers use to provide ongoing feedback to students. Check out this collection of engaging tools you can use to assess your students throughout your daily lessons. Grades 1-12PlickersPlickers offers game-based learning without requiring devices for students! Print a free set of individualized QR code cards for your students, display your questions, then scan the cards they hold up with your mobile device to collect student responses. Grades K-12Microsoft FormsCreate surveys and collect data in real time, assign quizzes with custom point values for automatic grading, and create polls on the fly to quickly receive responses you can use immediately. Sign in or create a free Microsoft account to begin. Grades K-12OK2Ask: 10 Strategies to Save Time in Assessment (On-demand)Learn how to create quick formative assessments that gather real-time data to inform your instruction. You’ll leave this workshop equipped with practical techniques and tools that will help you save time and enhance student engagement. Grades 4-12EduEaseEduEase automatically creates multiple-choice quizzes from any PDF document using artificial intelligence (AI). Upload your document or video and wait for it to process, then click on the document's title to open the quiz. Grades K-12Adobe Express Video MakerCreate and share professional-looking videos with Adobe Express Video Maker. This is an excellent tool for non-readers, as they can click the audio record button and narrate the story orally rather than typing the words. Grades K-12VevoxGet instantaneous feedback with the Vevox survey tool. Once you create an account, setup is simple. Follow the three-minute video explanation, then click "present" to allow your audience to start responding to your questions. Grades K-12OK2Ask: Tech Made EZ with Padlet (On-demand)Enhance your classroom with Padlet, a versatile tool for formative assessment, showcasing student work, and encouraging discussion and collaboration. More than just a digital bulletin board, Padlet adds an interactive layer that engages students. Grades K-12GibblyGenerate quizzes, lessons, and gamified assignments using Gibbly and the power of AI. After creating an account, visit the site library to browse and search for lessons and quizzes. Open any item to view and edit questions, print a PDF, or share the link. Grades K-12GimkitGimkit is a quiz learning game for students and teachers, created and maintained by students. After signing up, you create "kits,” which are live quiz-style learning games. Make your quiz from scratch or import it from various sites. This Week at TeachersFirstThis week, we welcome you to register for our next free fall OK2Ask virtual workshop. We're also sharing a collection of blog posts related to assessment. Finally, we're delighted to share a free new edtech tool for middle-level civics classes—read the details below!
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