Welcome to InnerOrbit! You’re about to bring science learning to life by engaging your students with real-world phenomena and data-rich, multidimensional questions.
Whether you're looking for something quick and ready-to-go or you want to build an assessment from scratch, here are two great ways to get started on InnerOrbit—let’s walk through them both!
What This Help Article Covers:
✅ How to Build Using a Pre-Made Assessment
What It Is:
InnerOrbit offers ready-to-go assessments designed with our recommended question formulas. These are great for quickly assessing where students are in their learning journey.
Types of Pre-Made Assessments:
Pre-Instruction Diagnostics – Gauge prior knowledge
Mid-Instruction Formatives – Check progress and adjust instruction
Post-Instruction Summatives – Measure mastery
📖 Want to learn more about our NGSS-aligned question types? See: Which Questions Should I Select for My Assessment?
How To:
Go to the “Build” Tab
Navigate to the “Build” tab in your InnerOrbit dashboard.
Search by Standard or Browse Tiles
Search Bar: Type a standard (e.g., MS-LS1-1) or keyword (e.g., cells).
Browse Tiles: Select a grade band to explore standards visually.
Locate the “Assign Pre-Made Assessments” Section
Select a Pre-Made Assessment that suits your needs
Diagnostic – Gauge prior knowledge
Scaffolded Formatives – Check progress and adjust instruction
Sensemaking Summatives – Measure mastery
Add Questions
To Add All Questions:
Click the green “Assign All Questions” button.
To Add Specific Questions:
Scroll down to the question you want to include on your assessment and select the “Add to Quiz” button.
You can also modify any question by selecting “Modify Question.”
Review Your Assessment
After you add questions, click “View Your Assessment” on the upper right corner of your screen.
Name and Save Your Assessment
Access Your Assessment in the Library Tab
🎥 Want a walkthrough? Watch: Assigning Pre-Made Assessments
🛠️ How to Build Your Own Assessment
What It Is:
Create an assessment tailored to your goals—whether it’s a warm-up, exit ticket, or full-length summative.
How To:
Go to the “Build” Tab
Navigate to the “Build” tab in your InnerOrbit dashboard.
Search by Standard or Browse Tiles
Search Bar: Type a standard (e.g., MS-LS1-1) or keyword (e.g., cells).
Browse Tiles: Select a grade band to explore standards visually.
Locate the “Build From Phenomena and Questions” Section
Select a Phenomenon
Choose a phenomenon aligned to your instructional goals.
Add Questions
Scroll through the questions (organized from lowest to highest rigor).
Click “Add to Quiz” for the questions you'd like to include.
💡 Pro Tip: You can also modify any question by clicking “Modify Question.”
Review Your Assessment
After you add questions, click “View Your Assessment” on the upper right corner of your screen.
Name and Save Your Assessment
Access Your Assessment in the Library Tab
🎥 Want to see it in action? Watch: Build Assessment with Phenomena and Questions
Need help?
Send us a message on the site chat (purple bubble on bottom right corner) or email us support@innerorbit.com.