ASSISTments: Free Comprehensive Tool for Assigning Work, Assessing Student Skills

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ASSISTments

Fortify learning with assignment scaffolding, feedback, and support  

Pros: Free, well-designed program gives students immediate support and compiles the data to help inform and improve instruction.

Cons: Creating content and editing included materials requires much time and energy; overall assignment effectiveness depends on teacher time investment.

Bottom Line: With purposeful planning, it's a solid tool for gathering critical data to support students' academic growth. 

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