The Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments are designed to support teaching and learning throughout the year. Districts may establish the time frame, administration policies, and scoring practices for interim assessments. The interim assessments also include all of the accessibility resources that are available in the summative assessment to provide accurate results for all students. 

Below are several resources to help educators better understand the interim assessments, how to access them and how to use them. If you have questions or would like more information about the Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments, contact the OPI Assessment Division at OPIAssessmentHelpDesk@mt.govor call us at 1.844.867.2569.

 

Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments - learn more about interim assessments and the new focused interim assessment blocks.

Teacher Learning Hub Course - Implementing Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments online course (2 renewal units)

Balanced Assessment Roadmap - This document explains the principles of a balanced assessment and consolidates all Smarter Balanced (ELA/math) tools, via links, to support educators engaging with the Instructional Cycle. 

Interim Data Analysis Protocol - How do I make sense of my students' interim data to make it useful for instruction? Check out the exploring, interpreting and applying interim data worksheet. 

Reporting System Tutorial - This short video (11 minutes) provides an overview of the new enhancements added to the Reporting System. 

Interim Reports Basic Analysis - This video (11 minutes) provides an overview of how to navigate the interim assessment reports. 

Interim Reports Advanced Analysis - This video (7 minutes) provides an advanced overview of how to navigate the interim assessment reports. 

Handscoring & Modifying Machine Scores - This short video (5 minutes) provides an overview of how to handscore unscored items and modify machine scores.