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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Phase One: Choosing Standards and Planning Engagement
Phase Two: Analyzing Standards and Constructing Learning Progressions
Phase Three: Crafting an Assessment Plan
Phase Four: Creating the Assessment and Gathering the Materials
Phase Five
Part 1: Designing a Scoring Scheme
Part 2: Building a Student-Reflection Tool
Part 3: Collaborating on Data and Student Work Analysis
Part 4: Using Assessment to Build Student Partnership

REPRODUCIBLES

Phase One: Choosing Standards and Planning Engagement

• Phase One: Choosing Standards and Planning Engagement
• Unit Planning Calendar

Phase Two: Analyzing Standards and Constructing Learning Progressions

• Phase Two: Analyzing Standards and Constructing Learning Progressions
• Figure 2.1: Second-Grade Reading Standards Analysis
• Figure 2.3: Sixth-Grade Social Studies Standards Analysis

Phase Three: Crafting an Assessment Plan

• Figure 3.1: Science Practices Rubric
• Phase Three: Crafting an Assessment Plan

Phase Four: Creating the Assessment and Gathering the Materials

• Multiple-Choice Item Template
• Constructed-Response Template
• Performance Assessment Task Template
• Performance Assessment Task Quality Checklist
• Figure 4.1: Social Studies Constructed-Response Sample
• Figure 4.3: Third-Grade ELA Assessment

Phase Five: Part 1

• Figure 5.1.1: Cover Page Example
• Phase Five, Part 1: Designing a Scoring Scheme Template
• Protocol and Template for Designing a Rubric
• Figure 5.1.4: Sample First-Grade Mathematics Cover Page
• Figure 5.1.6: Sample Third-Grade Assessment Cover Page
• Figure 5.1.7: Sample Fifth-Grade ELA Assessment Cover Page
• Figure 5.1.8: Sample Eighth-Grade Geography Assessment Cover Page
• Figure 5.1.9: Sample Secondary Biology Cover Page

Phase Five: Part 2

• Figure 5.2.3: Sample Second-Grade Student Self-Assessment
• Figure 5.2.4: Sample Elementary Literacy Constructed Response
• Figure 5.2.5: Sample Second-Grade Student Goal Setting Sheet

Phase Five: Part 3

• Analyzing Student Work to Plan Instruction
• Analyzing Data by Student and Standard (Common and Collaborative)
• Figure 5.3.2: Sample Seventh-Grade Justification and Evidence
• Figure 5.3.3: Sample Kindergarten Mathematics Student Work Analysis and Instructional Plan

Phase Five: Part 4

• Using the Three Focus Questions to Plan for Student Investment
• Reflect on Student Partnership Strategies

Appendix A: Implementation Guides

• Quality Check for Precision
• Quality Check for Action
• Quality Check for Student Investment
• Design in Five Implementation and Reflection Guide

Appendix B

• Design in Five Unit Template
• How to Implement AI-Enhanced Tools in Your Practice by Category
• Potential Access Point Ideas to Support All Learners

SUGGESTED RESOURCES

BOOKS

• Chapman, C., & Dimich, N. (2011). Motivating students: 25 strategies to light the fire of engagement. Solution Tree Press.
• Dimich, N. (2024). Design in Five: Essential phases to create engaging assessment practice (2nd ed.). Solution Tree Press.
• Francis, E. M. (2022). Deconstructing Depth of Knowledge: A method and model for deeper teaching and learning. Solution Tree Press.
• Marzano, R. J., Parsley, D., Gagnon, D. J., & Norford, J. S. (2020). Teacher as researcher. Marzano Resources.
• Mattos, M., Buffum, A., Malone, J., Cruz, L. F., Dimich, N., & Schuhl, S. (2025). Taking action: A handbook for RTI at work (2nd ed.). Solution Tree Press.
• Schimmer, T. (2016). Grading from the inside out: Bringing accuracy to student assessment through a standards-based mindset. Solution Tree Press.

WEBSITE

Phase Three

• ChatGPT
• Claude
• MagicSchool
• Gradescope
• Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
• Conker
• Education Copilot
• Curipod
• Formative AI
• Canva Magic Write
• Notion

Phase Five: Part 2

• Otter.ai

Phase Five: Part 4

• Design in Five [YouTube channel]

Appendix A

• Handbook for Design in Five: Assessment Tools and Videos [YouTube channel]