What types of assessment are used in CS1 to gauge progress?

• A. Summative standardized tests only.
• B. End-of-season interviews with parents only.
• C. Anecdotal peer reviews.
• D. Formative observation, skill-specific checklists and rubrics, and periodic parent feedback or progress summaries.

Answer: (D)

In CS1, progress is tracked through a mix of ongoing, in-class evidence rather than a single test or event. The best option reflects that approach: it combines formative observation as students work, skill-specific checklists and rubrics to measure concrete abilities and levels of performance, and periodic feedback or progress summaries shared with families. This blend gives teachers ongoing data to tailor instruction, shows students where they are in relation to specific skills, and keeps parents informed so support at home aligns with what’s happening in the classroom. Relying only on standardized tests, or only on interviews, or only on informal peer reviews misses the continuous, multi-faceted picture CS1 uses to gauge growth.