The Acuity InFormative Assessment solution: interim and formative benefits in one system

CTB delivers innovative assessments designed to generate positive outcomes in student learning by supporting high-quality teaching. Acuity, for example, is based on an assessment model that provides educators with resources to target instruction and deliver interventions that help students remain on the right track to success.

Acuity delivers a solution that fits a range of needs from classroom-based formative assessment to periodic and interim assessment programs that prepare students for state accountability exams. Acuity supports educators in important decision making, such as modifying curriculum, and helps identify opportunities for professional development.

Acuity helps you improve student achievement in your district by:

• Helping to bridge the gap between everyday classroom instruction and end-of-year summative tests; delivering results before critical high-stakes assessments are administered
• Aligning assessment and instruction to state standards so educators have a common framework for understanding student progress
• Moving beyond traditional assessments to help educators make important decisions that impact classroom, and school- and district-wide student achievement

Assessments for learning
The Acuity InFormative Assessment solution is designed for helping students, but it also meets the needs of teachers and administrators by:

• Providing the tools and information required to guide student learning
• Identifying individual student strengths and weaknesses so teachers can appropriately adjust the approach and pace of instruction at the point of delivery
• Delivering instructional resources so teachers can reinforce concepts and provide opportunities for intervention

Acuity delivers a solution that can fit a range of needs from classroom-based formative assessment to periodic and interim assessment programs that prepare students to excel on state tests.

Using technology to augment high-quality assessments
Implementing classroom assessments can mean a time-intensive process of collecting observations, data, and other measurements to support targeted instruction.

While these mechanisms are necessary to build a solid foundation for student learning, Acuity harnesses the benefits of technology to improve student achievement by:

• Providing a fast, systemized, uniform way to present, analyze, and communicate student results
• Delivering data that immediately impacts student progress toward achievement
• Supplement typical classroom instruction with engaging online learning tutorials
• Supplying flexible, easily accessible tools over the Web

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