Assessment Literacy
School Improvement
MTSS
100

This type of assessment occurs during instruction to inform teaching. 

What is formative assessment? 

100

This foundational condition must be present for adults to be open to learning.

What is psychological safety?

100

This tier provides universal supports for all students.

What is Tier 1? 

200

This type of assessment is often used at the end of a unit to evaluate mastery. 

What is summative assessment? 

200

This is the recommended number of hours of PD needed to effectively learn a new skill.

What is 50 hours?

200

This tier involves intensive, individualized interventions.

What is Tier 3? 

300

This is the term for when students reflect on their own learning and set goals.

What is self-assessment or metacognitive reflection?

300

This researcher is widely known for linking collective efficacy to improved student achievement.

Who is John Hattie? 

300

This is the behavioral framework often integrated into MTSS.

What is PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)?

400

This type of assessment is typically brief, administered to all students, and used to identify those who may need additional academic or behavioral support.


What is a universal screener?

400

This is the belief that a team of educators can positively impact student outcomes, regardless of external factors.

What is collective efficacy?


400

This is the term for ensuring interventions are implemented as designed.

What is fidelity of implementation?


500

This type of assessment compares a student’s performance to a standard or benchmark.

What is criterion-referenced assessment? 

500

This is the mindset that improvement is ongoing and driven by shared learning.

What is continuous improvement?

500

What percentage of students should master grade level standards when provided first, best instruction in Tier 1? 

What is 80%?