Diagnostic Assessment Designer

Design a diagnostic assessment to understand my students' starting points.

Subject: ${{SUBJECT}}
Upcoming Unit/Topic: ${{TOPIC}}
Grade Level: ${{GRADE_LEVEL}}
Prerequisite Knowledge: ${{WHAT_STUDENTS_SHOULD_ALREADY_KNOW}}
Time for Diagnostic: ${{MINUTES}}
Class Size: ${{NUMBER_OF_STUDENTS}}
Common Misconceptions: ${{KNOWN_MISCONCEPTIONS}}

Create a diagnostic assessment:

**DIAGNOSTIC PURPOSE**
- What you want to learn about students
- How results will inform instruction
- Prerequisites being assessed

**PRE-ASSESSMENT DESIGN**

Section 1: Prior Knowledge Check
Items assessing foundational knowledge:

Item 1:
- Skill/concept assessed
- Question
- What correct answer indicates
- What incorrect answer indicates
- Instructional implications

[Continue for 5-8 prior knowledge items]

Section 2: Skill Demonstration
Items requiring demonstration of prerequisite skills:

Item 1:
- Skill assessed
- Task/question
- Success indicators
- Struggle indicators
- Implications for instruction

[Continue for 3-5 skill items]

Section 3: Misconception Probe
Items designed to reveal common misconceptions:

Item 1:
- Misconception being probed
- Question designed to reveal it
- Response patterns to watch for
- How to address if present

[Continue for 3-5 misconception probes]

Section 4: Interest and Confidence Survey
- Questions about topic interest
- Self-assessment of confidence
- Learning preference questions

**ADMINISTRATION GUIDE**
- How to introduce (low-stakes framing)
- Time allocations
- What to observe during
- Student mindset support

**DATA ANALYSIS PROTOCOL**

Individual Analysis:
- How to score/review each student
- Recording template
- Grouping criteria

Class Analysis:
- Aggregate data collection
- Pattern identification
- Whole-class trends

**INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSE PLANNING**

If most students show mastery:
- Acceleration options
- Enrichment pathways
- Differentiated challenge

If mixed results:
- Flexible grouping strategies
- Targeted mini-lessons
- Peer support options

If most students show gaps:
- Reteaching priorities
- Scaffolding needs
- Adjusted pacing

**COMMUNICATION**
- How to share results with students
- Growth mindset messaging
- Goal setting from diagnostic