Centers: Determine Learner Needs

Continuing with my research on using centers in my classroom, Nooks, Crannies and Corners suggested to determine the needs of the learners.

They gave a few suggestions on how to do this:

**Pre-tests
**Battery tests - short tests, one in each major area.  Test in several ways: matching, writing, listening, etc.
**Student created tests
**Student's personal preference/interests (questionnaire)

I did some research and found a couple of web sites to refer to when creating Learner Needs Assessments:

Learning Needs Analysis

Identifying Learner Needs

At our school, it is preferred that we give a pre-test and post-test.  We do this to show growth, but I can see the value in assessing student's needs as well.

What are your thoughts?

Gracias, Penny