Whether you’re preparing for group work, individual review, or hands-on activities, printing assessments is quick and easy. Follow the steps below to get started.
🖨️ Step-by-Step Instructions to Print an Assessment
Step 1: Locate Your Assessment
Navigate to the "Library" tab on InnerOrbit
Find the assessment you want to print
If this is your first time on our site, here is how to build an assessment.
Step 2: Select the Print Button
You can print your assessment in two ways:
Option 1: Click the three vertical dots on the assessment tile and select “Print”.
Option 2: Open the assessment by clicking its tile. Then, locate and click the red “Print” button in the top-left corner of the page.
Step 3: Print Your Assessment
When the PDF is generated, GIFs are converted into still images, followed by the phenomenon text and questions, so your assessment is ready to print!
Click the printer icon in the top-right corner of the PDF viewer.
Alternatively, use these keyboard shortcuts:
Windows: Press
Ctrl + P
Mac: Press
Command + P
Great job! You’ve just printed your InnerOrbit 3D assessment! 🎉
🌱 Pro Tip for the Environment: Be eco-friendly by printing double-sided or using scrap paper for practice copies. Every little bit helps!
💡 Creative Ways to Use Printed Assessments
Printed assessments can be versatile tools in your classroom. Here are some ideas to spark your creativity:
Phenomenon-Based Activities
Phenomenon-Based Activities
Beginning of a Unit: Print the phenomenon section and use it as an anchoring activity to build curiosity and introduce new concepts.
Mid-Unit Exploration: Select 2D/3D questions tied to the phenomenon. Have students work in small groups to analyze the questions, discuss their reasoning, and address misconceptions.
End-of-Unit Application: Use a new phenomenon linked to the same performance expectations to evaluate how well students apply their learning to a novel situation.
Reviewing Completed Assessments
Reviewing Completed Assessments
Print the completed assessment and review it as a group using the Answers by Question Matrix to pinpoint common challenges and misconceptions.
Peer Discussions: Have students collaborate in table groups to identify tricky questions and explain their thinking to each other.
Incorporate Whole-Group, Small-Group, or Partner Activities
Incorporate Whole-Group, Small-Group, or Partner Activities
K-W-L Charts: Kick off a lesson by asking students what they know, what they wonder about the phenomenon, and revisit what they’ve learned after the activity.
Think, Pair, Share Activities: Encourage students to brainstorm, discuss, and share their insights about a phenomenon with a partner or small group.
Revisit Challenging Standards: If certain standards need reinforcement, print assessments tied to the same performance expectations and work through them together.
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