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Align daily instruction with district-wide assessment

Get everything you need to connect daily instruction with district-wide assessments and data, driving better decisions that inform teaching, learning, and decision-making at every level.

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Balanced Assessment Suite

Accelerate student learning with one collaborative assessment platform—connect classroom and district insights to drive smarter instruction and stronger alignment.
Newsela's Balanced Assessment Suite includes a school & district license for Formative, plus a range of add-ons and services to deepen impact.

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Formative for Schools & Districts

Guide daily learning–from bell ringers to benchmarks–with one collaborative platform for engaging instruction, real-time assessment, and shared insights.

Balanced Assessment Suite

Newsela’s Balanced Assessment Suite includes Formative and premium features, linking classroom and district assessments to support smarter decisions that boost instruction, learning, and overall district performance.

Purposeful, aligned assessments

Create and deliver reliable, standards-aligned assessments—from quick classroom checks to district-wide exams—to ensure consistent student progress.

Actionable insights

See all your assessment data in one spot—so you can make confident, timely decisions that keep learners on track.

Built for instructional impact

Give teachers robust instructional tools, shared resources, and real-time insights to deliver engaging instruction that meets every student’s needs.

AI that works for teachers

Strengthen instruction and assessment with purposeful AI tools that generate standards-aligned activities, streamline student feedback, and support all learners.

Balanced Assessment Suite Overview

Want to dive deeper into how the Balanced Assessment Suite can help you align daily instruction with district-wide assessment?

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Formative School & District

Administer assessments, deliver data-informed instruction, and provide targeted feedback—all in one place to accelerate student growth.

Complete instructional toolkit

Quickly design and deliver dynamic, standards-aligned activities that keep students engaged from bell to bell.

Data-Informed teaching

Use real-time insights and AI-powered support to meet student needs in the moment, so small misunderstandings don’t turn into big gaps.

Ongoing collaboration

Collaborate on activities, data, and strategies to ensure consistent, high-quality instruction across every classroom.

AI that works for teachers

Strengthen instruction and assessment with purposeful AI tools that generate standards-aligned activities, streamline student feedback, and support all learners.

Formative Overview

Want to dive deeper into how Formative can help you guide daily learning?

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Formative provides valuable Reading/Writing SAT practice for high school students

Formative can be an effective tool for high school teachers to supporttheir students’ performance on the Reading/Writing portion of the SAT.
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How are districts like yours transforming their assessment framework?

See how districts like yours have transitioned to using a balanced assessment framework with Formative.
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See what educators are saying

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"Formative has made it easier for veteran teachers to share quality assessment materials with novice teachers. It immediately shows student gaps, guiding our instruction."

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"Students eagerly engage with Formative. The platform's adaptability allows for immediate feedback or later review, enhancing learning."

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"Formative offers diverse assessment options, streamlining insight-sharing among teachers, and fostering seamless collaboration without formal meetings."

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