What techniques do you use to assess students’ progress?

This is an opportunity for the principal to get to know your lesson plan and the methods you use to develop the skills, knowledge, and qualities of your students. Explain your assessment criteria so that the principal can see how effective they are in identifying student strengths and weaknesses. provides insights into how you use reports, projects, and individual activities to determine which students are struggling and which are making the most progress. Share how you practice open communication with your students to discover what they need to succeed.

This question allows you to explain how you evaluate your student's progress and development. Tell the interviewer about the various techniques you might employ to ensure that all students are evaluated fairly. You can also use your response to tell the interviewer how you would detect if a student was having difficulty and what steps you would take in such a situation.

Answer: "A multifaceted approach is required to evaluate a student's progress. Students have different strengths and weaknesses, so it is critical that we use a variety of assessment strategies. To assess all aspects of the students' learning, I use practical and theoretical quizzes, as well as group projects and oral reports. I also believe it is critical to maintain open lines of communication with students so that they understand what I expect of them and what they must do to succeed."