Implementation Considerations for Using Essential Assessment in the Home Environment

Essential Assessment empowers teachers to extend learning beyond the classroom through flexible, curriculum-aligned, and data-informed tools.

By combining digital tasks, Learning Library resources, fluency apps, and Class Snapshot insights, educators can ensure every minute of home learning is purposeful, visible, and aligned to each student’s learning goals.

To maintain data security and preserve assessment integrity, teachers should follow this process when using EA for home learning:

• Turn OFF the Assessment toggle when students are working from home.
• Turn it ON only during supervised, in-class assessments, and OFF again when complete.

• Add or remove tasks to manage what students can access from home.
• Enable the Continuum Order so that tasks flow logically through the learning sequence.

• Attach relevant Learning Videos to guide students through key concepts independently.

  
  

These small adjustments allow teachers to structure meaningful, monitored home learning while safeguarding classroom data.

Gap Analysis and Reinforcement Tools

Gap analysis can be conducted in two formats:

1. Online Tasks - My Numeracy and My Literacy

   Students engage in differentiated, curriculum-matched tasks that target specific skill gaps. Tasks provide immediate feedback, allowing teachers to see progress in real time and plan next steps.

2. Printable Worksheets

   Teachers can export printable, curriculum-aligned worksheets for targeted reinforcement or offline learning.

   These are ideal for students needing additional support or when digital access is limited.

Together, these options enable teachers to identify, address, and monitor student learning gaps - both online and offline.

The Learning Library

The Learning Library offers a comprehensive range of curriculum-aligned instructional videos and printable resources that complement assigned tasks. Teachers can:

• Assign videos that align with current units or student-specific goals.
• Reinforce concepts introduced in class through clear, step-by-step explanations.
• Extend learning by combining video instruction with digital practice tasks.

Used alongside My Numeracy and My Literacy, the Learning Library supports a complete cycle of learning:

→ Diagnose → Practice → Reinforce → Consolidate

Learn more about the Learning Library →

EA Learning Apps for Fluency and Automaticity

🌅 Sunset Maths

A fun, fluency-focused app designed to strengthen number recall through quick-fire arithmetic challenges. It builds automaticity -the ability to retrieve number facts instantly -freeing working memory for reasoning and problem-solving.

🎒Jetpack Algebra

Supports pattern recognition and algebraic fluency, developing students’ ability to manipulate symbols and understand relationships between operations.

Why Fluency Matters

Cognitive science shows that fluent recall of foundational skills:

• Reduces cognitive load.
• Supports complex reasoning and problem-solving.
• Increases confidence and engagement.

These apps extend classroom learning and promote meaningful practice beyond school hours.

Learn more about the Learning Apps→

Tracking Progress with Class Snapshot

The Class Snapshot tool provides a real-time overview of class activity, displaying student progress and time spent across:

• Assessments
• Learning Apps (Sunset Maths and Jetpack Algebra)
• My Numeracy/My Literacy tasks
• Learning Videos

Teachers can filter by term, week, or student to monitor engagement, completion rates, and time on task. Clicking on a student’s name opens their progress panel for detailed insights and direct links to their results.

Learn more about Class Snapshot →