Usually occurring at the beginning of a learning cycle, diagnostic assessments play an important role in determining learner placement, progress monitoring, and in establishing accountability requirements. They are key in revealing the specific strengths and learning needs of an individual or a group of learners in relation to what will be taught.

PLATO® Learning’s Diagnostic Assessment Solution uses standards-based online assessments that assist in evaluating a learner’s individual needs and subsequent placement. These assessments easily and automatically link to PLATO curriculum to provide an end-to-end solution for your learners. This helps you respond to specific needs through focused, standards-based solutions ensuring that your learners receive the personalized instruction that is so important to academic achievement.

Through these assessments and your observations of learners’ academic levels, you’re better able to identify at-risk learners, plan for monitoring an individual’s progress, and know when learners are on track for continued growth and advancement.