This efficacy study examines whether district-created common assessments implemented in Formative provide meaningful insight into student college readiness.

It helps leaders evaluate the effectiveness of assessment systems by examining alignment with established external measures.

Study Context

• Sample size: 8,618 students
• Grades: 9–11
• Focus: Common assessments and ACT benchmarks

Key Findings

• A 10-point increase on common assessments was associated with students being about 50% more likely to meet ACT benchmarks
• Alignment was observed across English, Reading, Math, and Science

Who Should Use This Resource?

This resource is designed for:

• District assessment and curriculum leaders
• School administrators
• Instructional leadership teams
• Educators involved in assessment planning