Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Benchmarks Benchmarks are given at the beginning of each grading period. Often times, I analyze the data at the beginning but fail to refer back to it as the grading period progresses. I usually rely on quizzes and other formative assessments to guide instruction. What has helped you remember and make time to refer back and adjust lessons according to benchmarks and other forms of pre assessments? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I have been guilty of this same exact problem. I find that I have been planning incorrectly. If the benchmark or pretest is aligned then my teaching and plans should reflect the standards that the test addressed. If you plan using the standards/ skills then the benchmark and another test given will reflect and it will force you to reflect because it will connect to the classroom instruction. Plan with the benchmark standards and student data during the unit planning.                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes The suggested solution is original Yes Comments: Great solution! Rated On: March 4, 2016 1:41 am Rated By: ymyQeg