Take the guesswork out of aligning instruction with assessment! This digital CFA–Student Task Analysis Template is designed to help PLC teams and educators deeply analyze the alignment between Common Formative Assessment (CFA) questions and student learning tasks.
Perfect for: Teachers collaborating in PLCs, Instructional coaches guiding teams, School leaders supporting standards-based instruction
What it does: Provides a clear structure for analyzing CFA items, Helps teams identify gaps between assessment and instruction, Supports intentional planning of standards-based lessons, Turns PLC discussions into actionable classroom practices
Why you’ll love it: This template is practical, easy to use, and designed to be a “just in time” tool for educators who want to ensure their instruction truly prepares students for assessment success. It’s the perfect blend of clarity and usability—so you can focus on teaching and learning.
CFA-Student Task Analysis Tool
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