Building Better Assessments
Your unit asks a big question, so the assessment should match that energy. This workshop shows you how to build a unit assessment that actually calls students to answer the question.
- 2 PD hours
- Instant access
- Yours to keep
WHEN THE EXAM DOESn't match the unit...
You spent three weeks on a juicy question. Students argued. Someone compared King George III to their toxic ex. It was great.
Then the unit test asked them to match terms to definitions.
Multiple choice tells you who memorized. It can't tell you who can use it somewhere new. And that's the whole point of the unit.
Build the assessment backwards from your essential question. Then the final finally matches the thinking.
Chapter 7 test. 40 multiple choice.
forgotten by Friday.
Put the colonists on trial. Was the Revolution justified?
now they have to think.
Not a history teacher? Same move. Swap the Gatsby quiz for an exhibit. Is Gatsby a dreamer or a fraud?
Stop testing recall. Start testing thinking.
Everything you need to build a final that matches your question.
The workshop
- Why multiple choice can't show transfer, and what can
- How to build a unit assessment backwards from your EQ
- The six facets of understanding in plain words, with examples for History, ELA, Government, Psych and Econ
- A 7-step build, from essential question to finished assessment
- A 3-question rigor gut check
- A 3-week unit map
Ready-to-run bonuses
- The Six-Facet Idea Bank
- The Mock Trial Pack
- The Museum Exhibit Pack
- The Podcast Episode Pack
- A unit planning template, built backwards
- A printable workbook companion
This is for you if...
- You teach high school, in any subject
- Your unit question is juicy, but your test isn't
- You've watched a great discussion end in a Scantron
- You want proof of thinking, not proof of memorizing
- You trust your students to show what they know in more than one way
Psst. Your school can pay for this.
It counts for 2 PD hours, and it lines up with C3 Dimension 4. Most schools reimburse workshops like this one.
Need the paperwork? Here's how to ask admin.
Buying for your whole department? Get the department pass.
Want every workshop, not just this one? It's included in DHT Club Premium.
No question to build from yet? Start with the EQ Workshop.
Grab the workshop
One time, yours to keep. Your access link shows up the second you check out.
Building Better Assessments
$19.99
- Video walkthroughs and a 7-step build
- Mock trial, museum exhibit and podcast packs
- 2 PD hours of credit
Secure checkout. Your access link shows up right away.
Rather have every workshop plus a crew to plan with? This one's included in DHT Club Premium.
My promise to you
If it doesn't work for your classroom, email me. We'll troubleshoot together. Still not worth it? 100% money back, no hard feelings.
CHECK OUT THE FAQs
Do I need the EQ Workshop first?
It helps, but you don't need it. You do need a unit question to build from. Don't have one yet? The EQ Workshop is the place to start.
I don't teach history. Will this work for me?
Yes. The examples cover History, ELA, Government, Psych and Econ. Science teacher? The six facets work in your room too. A lab can be a trial.
How long does it take?
Watch it in one sitting or over a few planning periods. You'll leave with a final mapped out for your next unit.
Is this in the DHT Club?
Yes. It's included in Club Premium, along with the three task card packs and every new workshop as it rolls out. See the Club.
How do I get it after I buy?
Right after checkout you'll land on a page with your access link. A copy goes to your email too. Check promotions if it's hiding.
Can my school reimburse me?
Most can. It counts for 2 PD hours. Your receipt comes by email, and the school funding page walks you through asking admin.
What if it's not for me?
Email me. We'll troubleshoot together first. Still not worth it? You get 100% of your money back.
See you on the inside,Drea