Assessments are used in the Atlas system to allow Curriculum Developer to identify how they are assessing students against particular academic Standards.
From My Atlas > My Courses > pick a course > pick a unit, click Add New Assessment button.
1. Add the Assessment Name.
2. Select the Assessment Type, if enabled. The options are customizable and can be modified by Atlas Admins. Click here to learn more about managing the list as an Atlas System Admin.
3. Select an Assessment Method from your school’s approved list. The options are customizable and can be modified by Atlas Admins. Click here to learn more about managing the list as an Atlas System Admin.
4. Select any additional methods you use in the Additional Assessment Methods, if applicable.
5. Add description about your assessment in the Description box.
6. Add assessment related attachments by clicking the Add An Attachment link.
7. In the right section, check the box(s) to align your assessment to the standards you've targeted in the unit planner, or lessons planner, if applicable.
8. You may find that your Assessment also targets cross-curricular standards, such as in the case of technology integration. These standards may not be intended targets in your unit, but may be important to identify. Align to these standards in the Additional Standards tab.
9. Click Save to return to your planner.