What is it? The IM Pre-Unit Diagnostic Assessment is a tool designed to help teachers identify students' prior knowledge and skills so that they can tailor their instruction accordingly.

What does it assess? The assessment covers prerequisite concepts and skills for the upcoming unit, as well as some of the key ideas of the unit.

How is it administered? The assessment can be administered to students individually or in groups. It is available in both print and digital formats.

How are the results used? The assessment results are automatically scored and provide teachers with a detailed report of each student's performance. The report includes information about the student's strengths and weaknesses, as well as suggestions for how to address any gaps in their knowledge or skills.

Administer the assessment early in the unit. This will give you time to address any gaps in students' knowledge or skills before they start working on the unit's activities.

Use the assessment results to differentiate instruction. For example, you can provide additional support to students who are struggling with certain concepts, or you can challenge students who are ready for more advanced work.

Use the assessment results to plan ahead. If you know that many of your students are struggling with a particular concept, you can plan to spend more time on that concept in the unit.

The assessment is not intended to be a summative assessment of student learning. It is simply a tool to help teachers identify students' strengths and weaknesses so that they can tailor their instruction accordingly.

The assessment is not a replacement for ongoing formative assessment. Teachers should continue to assess students throughout the unit to make sure they are making progress.

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