(Sorry, this is my other late post.)
I would say that there needs to be balance with assessments and instruction, but I think that assessments help teachers know where the students are at. Without assessments, it would be difficult for teachers to know what instruction is necessary, and what they should focus. Teachers need to know what students are struggling with, as well as what they are proficient in. Assessments may even help teachers how to teach the curriculum (what is working and what is not). So I think that assessments are definitely necessary. Teachers can definitely aim for a balanced approach if they are worried about taking time away from instruction.
I would say that there needs to be balance with assessments and instruction, but I think that assessments help teachers know where the students are at. Without assessments, it would be difficult for teachers to know what instruction is necessary, and what they should focus. Teachers need to know what students are struggling with, as well as what they are proficient in. Assessments may even help teachers how to teach the curriculum (what is working and what is not). So I think that assessments are definitely necessary. Teachers can definitely aim for a balanced approach if they are worried about taking time away from instruction.
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