Number Sense Projects
Access guidance for the Universal Screeners for Number Sense and Fractional Reasoning Screeners.
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Universal Screeners for Number Sense
USNS in Forefront
- USNS Overall Performance LevelsLearn how USNS overall performance levels are calculated, what each band means, and why score ranges do not begin at zero.
- USNS National Norms and the Global CohortCompare local USNS results with the Global Cohort and view percentile ranges for students and groups.
- Materials Preparation for USNS ScreenersGrade-level materials checklists for USNS screeners, including manipulatives, note catchers, and guidance for capturing student responses in Forefront or on paper.
- How do I record Fluency USNS results in Forefront?This article explains how to enter results for the Midyear and Spring USNS fluency tasks in Forefront, and offers specific support to understanding how to score the F tasks in…
- FAQs about the Universal Screeners for Number SenseThis article includes many of the Frequently Asked Questions about the Universal Screeners for Number Sense. Use the right sidebar to jump to the relevant question, if needed.
- Features of the Universal Screeners for Number SenseThis article covers features and elements of the Universal Screeners for Number Sense. Use the right sidebar to jump to the relevant topic, if needed.
- Using the USNS for Diagnostic Assessment PurposesLearn how the USNS can be used for diagnostic assessment to identify instructional starting points and monitor student growth.
- USNS Assessment Guide - 2026 UpdatesReview corrections, formatting improvements, and other updates included in the Fall, Midyear, and Spring 2026 USNS assessment guides.
Fractional Reasoning Screeners
Fractional Reasoning Screeners