An Introduction to Common Assessments by Wayground

Common Assessments by Wayground help you analyze student proficiency in standards at the student, class, school, demographic subgroup, and district level, all within an easy-to-use and engaging platform. Administrators or Assessment Coordinators can securely distribute standards-aligned assessments across their district to measure curriculum fidelity and ensure that all students are mastering key standards.

This article provides an overview of Common Assessments, its benefits, and how it works.

Common Assessments are available as an add-on to the Wayground School & District Plans. To access this feature and learn more about how it can benefit your institution, please email sales@wayground.com.

What are Common Assessments?

A common assessment is given to all students for a course across the school or district, helping keep the focus on student learning, strengthen Professional Learning Communities, ensure the curriculum is taught as intended, identify learning gaps across the system, and show the impact of educational investments.

Common Assessments on Wayground provide a state‑test aligned environment for students and provides insights that supports timely data‑driven instructional adjustments. They also foster collaboration among educators, creating a shared space for professional learning. The key benefits include:

1. Focus on student achievement: Access data that shows standards proficiency and highlights groups or individuals who need support
2. Support Professional Learning Communities: Give instructional leaders the data they need to guide PLC discussions.
3. Ensure the intended curriculum: Confirm that the curriculum is implemented consistently across classrooms and schools so every student receives high-quality instruction.
4. Diagnose systemic learning gaps: Accurately diagnose systemic learning gaps across all grade levels and content areas
5. Evidence return on investment: Move beyond 'hopeful' initiatives and see the true impact of the school district’s investments.

How Common Assessments work?

The process for using Common Assessments follows a clear, four-step lifecycle, from creation to analysis. This workflow provides a structured approach to measuring student progress effectively.

Common Assessments are available as an add-on to the Wayground School & District Plans. To access this feature and learn more about how it can benefit your institution, please email sales@wayground.com.

Learn more about Common Assessments on Wayground:

• Roles and Permissions for Common Assessments
• Create a Common Assessment: For Admins & Coordinators
• Manage and Monitor Common Assessments: For Admins & Coordinators
• Administer & Manage Common Assessments in Your Class: For Teachers
• How to Join & Take a Common Assessment: For Students
• Installing and Using LockDown Browser by Respondus with Wayground
• Accessing and Understanding Common Assessment Reports