A Minute to Win It: Fast Assessment Techniques for Teachers

By Oliver Parker Layne

Every minute in the classroom matters. This book is for teachers who want to make the most of them.

A Minute to Win It offers a practical, no-fluff approach to formative assessment, packed with fast, effective strategies that give you real insight without wasting precious time. Whether you're teaching in a busy classroom, managing diverse learners, or simply trying to stay one step ahead of the class, this book is your toolkit for checking understanding quickly, clearly, and meaningfully.

Inside you'll find:

Clear explanations of what formative assessment is and what it isn't

Over 90 classroom-ready strategies across oral, written, digital, visual, kinesthetic, and collaborative formats

Tools for using student data to adjust instruction in real time

Tips for integrating assessment into your daily routines without disrupting flow

Ideas for supporting all learners while keeping your feedback cycle fast and focused

Designed for new and veteran teachers alike, this book helps you work more efficiently when it comes to understanding what your students know, think, and need next. When assessment is efficient, your teaching becomes more responsive, your students feel seen, and every minute starts to matter a little more.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FK2X4PNP
• ISBN13: 9798294196660
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"