7 Principles of Differentiated Assessment Teacher Checklist
☐ Learning outcomes are clearly stated and aligned with curriculum expectations. ☐ The assessment measures what students should know or be able to do, not unrelated skills (e.g., handwriting, speed, accents). ☐ Rubric criteria directly connect to these goals.
☐ Students have two or more ways to demonstrate understanding (e.g., written, oral, visual, digital). ☐ Product choices do not change the learning goals or rigor. ☐ All formats are valued equally and evaluated with the same skill-based rubric.
☐ The assessment is accessible to all students (captions, clear fonts, alt-text, colour-contrast friendly). ☐ Supports such as templates, sentence starters, visuals, organizers, or exemplars are available. ☐ Barriers related to language, motor skills, sensory needs, or anxiety have been removed.
☐ The assessment includes opportunities for practice (e.g., modelled examples, check-ins).☐ Steps are broken down clearly for students who need more structure. ☐ Tools like speech-to-text, graphic organizers, or anchor charts are offered.
2. Multiple Means of Expression
3. Accessible & Inclusive Design (UDL-Aligned)
1. Clear Learning Goals
4. Scaffolding for Success
☐ A single rubric is used for all product options, focusing on understanding, not format. ☐ Students know the criteria in advance and can refer to them while working. ☐ Revision or resubmission opportunities are available to promote mastery.
☐ Students receive formative feedback throughout the process, not only at the end. ☐ Self-assessment or reflection activities are included (e.g., “What did I learn? What helped me?”). ☐ The teacher collects evidence during learning to adjust instruction responsively.
☐ Students have meaningful choices in format, tools, or topics. ☐ Choices are structured (e.g., 2–3 clear options) to avoid overwhelming learners. ☐ Students understand why they can choose different pathways (fair ≠ equal).
6. Student Choice & Autonomy
5. Fair Grading Practices
7. Continuous Feedback & Reflection
7 Principles of Differentiated Assessment Teacher Checklist
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Created on November 19, 2025
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7 Principles of Differentiated Assessment Teacher Checklist
☐ Learning outcomes are clearly stated and aligned with curriculum expectations. ☐ The assessment measures what students should know or be able to do, not unrelated skills (e.g., handwriting, speed, accents). ☐ Rubric criteria directly connect to these goals.
☐ Students have two or more ways to demonstrate understanding (e.g., written, oral, visual, digital). ☐ Product choices do not change the learning goals or rigor. ☐ All formats are valued equally and evaluated with the same skill-based rubric.
☐ The assessment is accessible to all students (captions, clear fonts, alt-text, colour-contrast friendly). ☐ Supports such as templates, sentence starters, visuals, organizers, or exemplars are available. ☐ Barriers related to language, motor skills, sensory needs, or anxiety have been removed.
☐ The assessment includes opportunities for practice (e.g., modelled examples, check-ins).☐ Steps are broken down clearly for students who need more structure. ☐ Tools like speech-to-text, graphic organizers, or anchor charts are offered.
2. Multiple Means of Expression
3. Accessible & Inclusive Design (UDL-Aligned)
1. Clear Learning Goals
4. Scaffolding for Success
☐ A single rubric is used for all product options, focusing on understanding, not format. ☐ Students know the criteria in advance and can refer to them while working. ☐ Revision or resubmission opportunities are available to promote mastery.
☐ Students receive formative feedback throughout the process, not only at the end. ☐ Self-assessment or reflection activities are included (e.g., “What did I learn? What helped me?”). ☐ The teacher collects evidence during learning to adjust instruction responsively.
☐ Students have meaningful choices in format, tools, or topics. ☐ Choices are structured (e.g., 2–3 clear options) to avoid overwhelming learners. ☐ Students understand why they can choose different pathways (fair ≠ equal).
6. Student Choice & Autonomy
5. Fair Grading Practices
7. Continuous Feedback & Reflection