Do my plans for instruction include logical opportunities for a variety of assessment? During instruction, do I use informal assessment in my questioning, discussion, and instructional activities? Do my objectives and goals in daily lessons relate to the skills assessed on the FCAT? Do I include multiple assessments in my planning book and recorded in my grade book? Do I have an accurate picture of my students' achievement and levels of understanding about what I teach? Do my students have an accurate picture of their achievement in my class? Could I explain to parents how I use assessment to monitor and measure student progress? Have I asked a mentor, veteran teacher or colleague to provide me with feedback or answer any questions I have about how best to assess my students? Am I sufficiently familiar with the types of formal assessments my students are required to take? Have I developed a plan for my own professional development in learning how to best use assessment in my classroom? During your beginning years as a teacher, review this self-quiz at important times throughout the year, such as mid-term, end of term, prior to parent conferences and prior to important testing situations. Use any "No" answers as areas to work on with your mentor, supervising administrator or veteran teachers in your school.