The One Teacher Resource You’ll Wish You Had Sooner: Assessment Books Loaded with the Content

The One Teacher Resource You’ll Wish You Had Sooner: Assessment Books Loaded with the Content

We are here to lighten the load and lift the room and that's exactly what the Gifted and Talented Teacher are designed to do.

View a how to guide on how to use the printable assessment book: here.

Now, we know assessment isn’t exactly the reason we got into teaching. But it’s a huge part of the job, and when done right, it can make us better educators and give our students the support they need to thrive.

That’s why at Gifted and Talented Teacher, we created assessment books that don’t just tick boxes — they move student learning forward.

Aligned to the Australian curriculum, Western Australian Curriculum, Victorian Curriculum and NSW Syllabus and designed for every primary grade. These assessment journals are available in both digital and printable formats, and make for the ultimate teacher resource for tracking progress and supporting students in your space. 

Whether you're a beginning teacher or a seasoned educator, this is the classroom tool you'll want by your side — from Term 1 to Term 4.

Why Our Assessment Books Are a Must-Have

• Aligned with the curriculum — so you're assessing what matters.
• Covers Foundation/Kindergarten to Year 6 — every classroom, every year.
• Digital and printable versions — so you can work your way.
• Invaluable for parent interviews, planning, and reporting.
• Designed by teachers, for teachers — because we get it.

5 Teacher Tips to Make Assessment Work For You

1. Start Early and Keep It Simple: Don't wait until Week 9. Start using your assessment book from Day 1 to track learning as it happens. It saves time later and builds a rich picture of each student.

2. Use It as a Planning Tool: Your assessment book isn’t just for reporting — it’s your secret weapon when planning lessons. Use gaps in understanding to inform your next steps in teaching.

3. Add Notes on the Fly: We made sure there’s room for those important little insights you notice mid-lesson. Jot down behaviour patterns, strengths, or lightbulb moments on the go.

4. Colour-Code for Clarity: Highlight or colour-code levels of achievement — especially helpful when tracking across terms or reporting to parents. Visual cues save you brainpower later.

5. Use the Digital Version for Quick Collation: Prefer to work on-screen? The digital format lets you track progress, edit, and duplicate across terms without printing a thing. It’s assessment, streamlined.

5 Classroom Activities That Double as Informal Assessment

These activities are low-prep, high-impact and perfect for gathering real data while students stay engaged.

1. Mini Whiteboard Challenges: Ask students to solve a quick problem or write a sentence on their whiteboard. Quick snapshot. Easy to record in your assessment book. Zero stress.

2. Exit Tickets: At the end of a lesson, have students complete a short task that reflects the learning intention. Use this information to adjust your next lesson or highlight students to support.

3. Peer Interviews: Have students interview each other on a topic you’ve covered (e.g. “What is a narrative?” or “Explain how to regroup in subtraction”). You’ll be amazed at what they reveal.

4. Gallery Walk: Display student work around the room. As they walk and view each other’s work, you observe and note skills like speaking, reasoning, and peer engagement.

5. One-on-One Check-Ins: Once a week, do a 3-minute conference with each student while the rest are working independently. Use this time to assess targeted areas and record notes instantly.

A Teacher Resource That Saves You Time and Lifts Your Practice

Assessment is more than ticking off outcomes — it's about understanding your learners. Our Assessment Collection gives you the structure and flexibility to do just that.

Whether you prefer paper or digital, these assessment books help you:

• Stay on track with the curriculum
• Save hours during report writing
• Identify student needs faster
• Walk into parent-teacher interviews with confidence

Every teacher works differently — that's why we offer both downloadable PDFs for printing and editable digital versions. Use what works for your classroom and your style.

Ready to Take the Guesswork Out of Assessment?

Explore our Assessment Collection and grab the tools that will actually make your teaching life easier.

Your future self (and your students) will thank you.