Reading goals will be required of each student. Spelling will be evaluated weekly with a unit test. During the year cursive writing will also be introduced and taught. Students will exhibit ability to produce legible writing throughout all curricular areas. Oral and written assessments are built into the program.
Oral assessments occur after every ten lessons and written assessments after every five lessons.
All assessments occur after children have practiced a skill for at least five days. Side A of the written practice is completed in class with the teacher's assistance. Side B is taken home for completion as homework. Art projects are developed to reinforce concepts taught. Second graders are not tested on these materials, but they are evaluated on their daily participation.