that moves students toward the same learning objectives

in accessible ways.

Incorporating regular opportunities for feedback

supports UDL, as it allows students and teachers to

tailor their next steps to reach the goal.

In impactful instruction, assessment, feedback, and

reflection are embedded throughout learning

experiences, not just tacked on at the end. For that

reason, teachers, students, and peers should provide

actionable, mastery-oriented feedback throughout a

unit.

Doing so is essential for growth and for building

When we use multiple means of action and expression to

design assessments, students can show their depth of

understanding and feel successful, agentive, and

engaged.

So, you’re ready to choose the assessment options you

will offer your students and to consider the scaffolds

you need to provide to minimise barriers to student

engagement. Where should you begin?