Re-Release Episode 118: Low-Stress Assessments with AnneMarie Chase

So many teachers ask the same questions:
"How do you assess in a proficiency-driven classroom?"
"How do you grade without overwhelming students—or yourself?"
And, "How do you keep assessment sustainable?"

That’s why this episode is worth revisiting.

In this re-released episode of Growing With Proficiency: The Podcast, I sit down with AnneMarie Chase to talk about low-stress assessments and how we can shift assessment away from “gotcha” moments and toward meaningful, acquisition-aligned practices.

This conversation focuses on assessments that support language growth, build confidence, and respect both student and teacher energy.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Four essential elements of effective assessments: ease for the teacher, built-in input, low stress for students, and opportunities for every student to experience success
• Why mindset matters when it comes to grading and how assessments can become learning tools
• AnneMarie’s “magic cards” strategy for assessing speaking and other skills naturally throughout the day
• How listening and reading assessments can function as focused class practice
• Practical ways to assess speaking that feel engaging instead of intimidating
• Tips for grading during class time so assessment doesn’t take over your evenings and weekends

If you’re looking for assessment practices that align with comprehensible, communicative instruction—and help you stay sane—this episode will give you clarity and concrete ideas you can use right away.

🎧 Tune in and reimagine assessment as a low-stress, purposeful part of language learning.

Nos vemos pronto.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• AnneMarie Chase’s blog
• Edutopia article: What Does Research Say About Testing?
• GWP Spanish Teacher Academy Waiting List
• Growing With CI FB Community
• Blog
• Teacher Pay Teachers Store