Assessments and Learning

Overview

Bloomily's assessment system helps you track student progress, share updates with parents, and maintain records of each child's learning journey. This guide covers how to set up and use assessments effectively.

Setting Up Assessment Criteria

Creating Assessment Categories

1. Go to Assessments > Settings
2. Click Add Category to create assessment areas, such as:

• Academic skills
• Social development
• Physical abilities
• Creative expression
• Behavioral milestones

Defining Criteria

For each category, define specific criteria to evaluate:

1. Click on a category
2. Click Add Criterion
3. Enter the criterion details:

• Name: What you're evaluating (e.g., "Reading comprehension")
• Description: Clear explanation of what this measures
• Scale: Choose a rating system

Rating Scales

Bloomily supports multiple rating formats:

Conducting Assessments

Creating a New Assessment

1. Navigate to Assessments > New Assessment
2. Select the program and class
3. Choose the assessment template or create a custom one
4. Set the assessment date
5. Optionally add a title (e.g., "Mid-term Progress Review")

Recording Scores

1. Open the assessment
2. You'll see a list of enrolled students
3. For each student:

• Rate each criterion using the selected scale
• Add comments or notes for specific observations
• Attach photos or work samples if applicable

4. Click Save to store your progress (you can return to complete it later)
5. Click Complete when all students have been assessed

Bulk Assessment

For quick entry:

• Use the grid view to rate multiple students at once
• Tab through fields for fast data entry
• Copy ratings from previous assessments as a starting point

Sharing Assessments with Parents

Publishing Results

1. Open a completed assessment
2. Click Share with Parents
3. Choose sharing options:

• All parents: Share with every parent in the class
• Individual: Share with specific parents only
• Include comments: Toggle whether to show instructor notes

4. Click Send

What Parents See

Parents receive:

• A notification in their Bloomily app
• A visual summary of their child's ratings
• Any comments or notes from the instructor
• Comparison with previous assessments (if available)
• Photos or work samples (if attached)

Parent Response

Parents can:

• View the assessment at any time
• Leave comments or questions
• Acknowledge receipt of the assessment

Tracking Progress Over Time

Progress Reports

Bloomily automatically generates progress tracking:

• Timeline view: See how ratings change over time
• Comparison charts: Visual comparison between assessment periods
• Growth indicators: Highlight areas of improvement or concern
• Trend analysis: Identify patterns in student development

Generating Reports

1. Go to Assessments > Reports
2. Select the student or class
3. Choose the time period
4. Select report type:

• Individual Student Report: Detailed progress for one student
• Class Overview: Summary of the entire class
• Program Report: Aggregated data across all classes in a program

5. Click Generate Report
6. Export as PDF or print directly

Assessment Templates

Using Templates

Save time with reusable assessment templates:

1. Go to Assessments > Templates
2. Browse existing templates or create your own
3. Templates include:

• Pre-defined categories and criteria
• Rating scales
• Standard comments

Creating a Template

1. Click New Template
2. Name your template
3. Add categories and criteria
4. Set default rating scales
5. Save the template for future use

Template Library

Bloomily offers pre-built templates for common assessment needs:

• Early childhood development milestones
• Academic progress tracking
• Sports skill assessments
• Arts and music evaluations
• Social-emotional development

Best Practices for Assessments

• Be consistent: Use the same criteria and scales across assessment periods
• Assess regularly: Schedule assessments at regular intervals (monthly, quarterly)
• Include specifics: Add detailed comments to support ratings
• Focus on growth: Highlight progress and improvement, not just current levels
• Communicate clearly: Ensure parents understand the rating system
• Document evidence: Attach photos or work samples when possible
• Follow up: Address any concerns identified in assessments promptly

Updated on: 04/03/2026