The Preassessment Strategy That Boosts Student Achievement
Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
07/25/25
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Stop scrambling in September and start the school year with confidence!
In this episode of Schoolutions Teaching Strategies Summer Series, discover how strategic preassessment design during your summer planning can transform your classroom from day one. Learn the research-backed approach that increases student achievement through targeted, responsive instruction.
What You'll Learn:
✅ 3 essential types of preassessments every teacher needs
✅ How to identify students' background knowledge before you start teaching
✅ Practical tools and workflows for efficient assessment creation
✅ Digital solutions including Google Forms, Flipgrid, and Padlet
✅ Common mistakes to avoid (and how to fix them)
✅ Flexible grouping strategies based on student readiness
Perfect for teachers, education coaches, instructional leaders, new teachers, teacher mentors, and school administrators looking to improve student engagement, lesson planning, teaching tips, effective teaching, instructional strategies, student success, professional development, and education strategies.
Whether you're dealing with low engagement, student motivation challenges, or need better classroom management approaches, this summer planning strategy will help you meet every student where they are so you can take them where they need to go.
00:00 Introduction - The September Scramble Problem
00:47 Why Preassessment Matters (30% Achievement Boost!)
01:51 Summer: The Perfect Planning Time
02:46 3 Essential Types of Preassessments
04:08 Setting Up Low-Stakes Success
05:41 Practical Design Workflow
06:54 Using Data Strategically
07:53 Digital Tools That Work
08:36 Common Mistakes to Avoid
09:27 Building Long-Term Resources
10:47 Your Summer Challenge
11:13 Wrap-Up & Next Steps
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
🎧 Schoolutions Teaching Strategies Podcast New episodes every Monday & Friday this summer!
📧 Connect: schoolutionspodcast@gmail.com
🎵 Music: Benjamin Wahl
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When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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•14m
Transform your teaching with strategic summer unit planning!
🌟 Stop the last-minute Sunday night scramble and walk into September feeling confident, organized, and excited about your lessons.
In this episode of I share my game-changing 3-pillar framework for effective teaching and lesson planning that will revolutionize your classroom management and boost student engagement. Learn how thoughtful summer planning creates better learning experiences and saves you countless hours during the school year.
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✅ The 3-pillar framework: Clear learning targets, authentic assessments, and engaging tasks
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✅ How to create flexible unit plans without perfectionist overwhelm
✅ Practical tools and templates for instructional strategies
✅ Why December/January units should be your summer priority
Perfect for teachers, education coaches, instructional leaders, new teachers, mentor teachers, and anyone focused on student success and education transformation. Whether you're implementing innovative teaching methods, working on inclusive teaching approaches, or seeking professional development, this episode provides teaching tips that support the whole child and create thriving students.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction - End the Sunday Night Planning Panic
1:00 The Secret of Strategic Summer Planning
2:00 Welcome to Summer Series - Your Teaching Reset
3:00 Why Summer is Perfect for Unit Planning
4:00 The Problem with Survival Mode Planning
5:00 Three-Pillar Framework Introduction
6:00 Pillar 1: Clear Learning Targets & Objectives (Bloom’s Taxonomy of Measurable Verbs)
7:00 Pillar 2: Authentic Assessments That Matter
8:00 Pillar 3: Engaging Tasks That Bridge Learning
8:30 Step-by-Step Summer Planning Process
9:00 Assessment Design - Start with the End
10:00 Why Start with December/January Units
11:00 Building Flexibility Into Your Plans
12:00 Practical Tools for Summer Planning
13:00 Wrap-Up - Your Foundation for Success
14:00 Closing & Connect with Olivia
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
🎧 Schoolutions Teaching Strategies Podcast New episodes every Monday & Friday this summer!
📧 Connect: schoolutionspodcast@gmail.com
🎵 Music: Benjamin Wahl
Don't forget to 👍LIKE this video if it helped you, 🔔SUBSCRIBE for more teaching tips, and 💬SHARE with fellow educators!
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When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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July 28, 2025
•13m
Transform your classroom this fall with 5 game-changing formative assessment strategies that go beyond traditional quizzes!
🎯 In this episode of Schoolutions Teaching Strategies, discover my innovative teaching tips and instructional strategies that help you catch learning gaps in real-time and boost student engagement.
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These education strategies will revolutionize your lesson planning and help you create more inclusive classrooms where every student thrives.
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00:00 - Introduction: The Quiz Grading Weekend Problem
01:00 - What is Innovative Formative Assessment?
03:00 - Strategy 1: Reimagined Exit Tickets
05:00 - Strategy 2: Digital Check-ins That Engage
07:00 - Strategy 3: The Power of Peer Assessment
08:00 - Strategy 4: Quick Check Techniques (30 seconds or less)
09:00 - Strategy 5: Making Assessment Feel Like Learning
10:00 - Implementation Tips: Start Small, Build Confidence
12:00 - Key Takeaways for September Success
13:00 - Wrap-up and Call to Action
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
🎧 Schoolutions Teaching Strategies Podcast New episodes every Monday & Friday this summer!
📧 Connect: schoolutionspodcast@gmail.com
🎵 Music: Benjamin Wahl
Don't forget to 👍LIKE this video if it helped you, 🔔SUBSCRIBE for more teaching tips, and 💬SHARE with fellow educators!
https://www.youtube.com/@schoolutionspodcast/
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