Using Interim /
Benchmark Assessments
In addition to continuously monitoring student performance and adjusting instruction through formative assessments embedded within the curriculum, it is important to pause periodically and assess students’ performance on “interim” assessments (sometimes also called “benchmark” or “periodic” assessments). Interim assessments are typically common assessments administered at multiple key points (for example, quarterly or semester) throughout the year, that are aligned to both the curriculum/standards being taught as well as to the expectations for the summative, end-of-year exam.
r(s). Ideally, this process would take place as early in the school year as possible.