Description
Differentiation is a key element that helps you address the individual needs of your students and empowers them to thrive academically. One of the best ways to support differentiation in your classroom is by using pre-assessment. In this course presented by educator Dr. Colleen Boyle, teachers will explore different types of pre-assessment data and learn to make decisions based on that data to plan differentiation in their classrooms. After taking this course, you will gain a deep understanding of the purpose and features of pre-assessment and how to incorporate it into your instruction.
In this 1-hour course, you will learn about:
- Formal pre-assessments
- Informal pre-assessments
- Using data for differentiation
- Using data for grouping
NAGC Teacher Preparation Standard: 3.3, 3.4





Shannon – NORTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
Good explanations of how to see what students know and to adjust instruct accordingly.
Corinne – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
It is an informative learning session. I would recommend it.
Laura – VANGUARD ACADEMY (verified owner) –
infromative
Dina – CORPUS CHRISTI ISD (verified owner) –
I found this module to be helpful
Mariam – NORTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
I feel that it would be best if you placed the files on the side of the reflection questions. This will help teachers look at the data side by side and think about it more.
Kasie – NORTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
It was very helpful!
Carla – NORTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
It was a good course with helpful information. Be aware that it takes longer than stated though.
Deborah – NORTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed listening to the presenter. Seems that she is knowledgeable in the area.
Maria – NORTHWEST ISD (verified owner) –
It is awesome to be able to keep learning at your pace.
Valerie – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
It was helpful in understanding pre-assessment.
Jenny – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
This course focuses on teaching data analysis skills, particularly for gifted and talented students who have already mastered certain thematic units. It recommends differentiating their learning pathways to make the units more significant and meaningful. The aim is to apply these skills to more research-focused.
Jesus – VANGUARD ACADEMY (verified owner) –
Great information.
Eliud – VANGUARD ACADEMY (verified owner) –
Interesting
Claudia – VANGUARD ACADEMY (verified owner) –
Very informative module.
Casandra – VANGUARD ACADEMY (verified owner) –
great
Maria – SPRING ISD (verified owner) –
Great course!
Denise – VANGUARD ACADEMY (verified owner) –
good
Tracy – TOLEDO CITY (verified owner) –
I thought it was a great course, I appreciate having access to the handouts.
SONIA – VANGUARD ACADEMY (verified owner) –
Excellent presentation on meeting our gifted students’ needs.
Laura – TOLEDO CITY (verified owner) –
This was a very helpful course with good useable information.
Dawn – TOLEDO CITY (verified owner) –
This course presented the material on the use of pre-assessment for gifted students in a logical and in-depth method. It moved quick, but yet I felt like I got a lot of information and not just a superficial underestanding of the topic.
Vanessa – VANGUARD ACADEMY (verified owner) –
Great training!
justin – RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON LOCAL (verified owner) –
It was fine
Andrew – TOLEDO CITY (verified owner) –
It was informative and thoughtful.
Yolanda – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner) –
I think it was helpful to learn the types of pre-assessments and when to use them.
Lili – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner) –
Concise. Thanks!
Anne – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner) –
Helped me to see the benefits of pre-testing for gifted learners and how it can drive my instruction.
Maria – SAN ELIZARIO ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked and learned a lot from this module.
Megan – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner) –
great course
Diane – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner) –
Great presenter that gave pertinent information about pre-assessment. Enjoyed looking at data and determining what we can do to group and plan.
Jeanne – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner) –
great course
April – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner) –
I was not able to see any of the student data for the reflection questions.
Rafael – Houston Area Co-op for GT (verified owner) –
Great!
Jassmine – CRESTVIEW LOCAL – VAN WERT COUNTY (verified owner) –
It’s good.
Keivon – DALLAS ISD (verified owner) –
The information was informative.
Cheryl – ST MARYS CITY (verified owner) –
Some of these questions are less effective as essays verses group discussions.
MARTHA – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I learned strategies on how to drive my instruction using pre-assessment data.
Megan – CENTERBURG LOCAL (verified owner) –
I found this training to be especially helpful with examples on not only how to pre-assess students but also what to do with the data. The multiple examples we were asked to analyze were very beneficial. However, this training made it very clear that pre-assessment and the differentiation that follows takes great effort and planning.
Arsenia – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great course for GT teachers!
Ryan – CINCINNATI CITY (verified owner) –
fantastic
Laura – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I helped me in understanding another method in assisting my gifted students.
Stacy – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Again, Dr. Boyle delivers knowledgeable PD.
Maria – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
It was a break down of the the various assessments which will come in handy for instruction.
Rowena – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Interesting!
Kendra – ST MARYS CITY (verified owner) –
good information