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Assessments and Assessment Guides

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Assessment opportunities are embedded throughout Inquiry Journeys, taking the struggle out of creating assessments and providing a variety of avenues to assess students' learning. Checkpoint Assessments, aligned to module objectives, serve as formative assessments for the inquiry process and summative assessments for each module.  Learn how to locate assessments and their guides to effectively support growth in inquiry-based learning.


To learn more about inquirED’s approach to assessment, check our Help Center article, Assessment in Inquiry Journeys.

Accessing Assessments:

  • Navigate to the module homepage and open the Overview tab.

  • Locate the Checkpoint Assessment section to review objectives and assessment details.

  • Identify the specific lesson containing the assessment by selecting the Materials & Prep section or the lesson menu at the bottom of the page.

    • Look for the light blue Checkpoint Assessment label.

Accessing Assessment Guides:


  • Open the associated prep item for the Checkpoint Assessment to access the Prior to Lesson details. 

    • From there, you will have the option to print, view, or download both the assessment guide and the assessment item.
  • Use the guide’s resources to interpret student responses, including:

    • Look-fors highlighting key indicators of understanding.

    • Sample responses showcasing diverse approaches to open-ended prompts.

    • Correct responses for tasks requiring accuracy.

Note: If you need assistance, please contact support@inquired.org.