Common Core Diagnostic Test: Editable Word Document (.docx)
A fully customizable 20-mark evaluation designed to measure incoming high school students’ baseline language proficiency across reading, vocabulary, grammar mechanics, and sentence writing.
Starting the high school academic year requires a fast, reliable baseline evaluation to pinpoint language retention from middle school. This Common Core diagnostic test provides Moroccan EFL educators with a structured, 20-point assessment sheet that accurately gauges foundational A1–A2 skills before introducing textbooks like Outlook or Visa to the World.
Provided exclusively as an editable Microsoft Word document (.docx), this test allows you to easily add your high school header, modify exercise instructions, adjust scoring rubrics, and print double-sided sheets tailored perfectly to your classes.
Common Core (Tronc Commun)
Diagnostic Evaluation
20 Points
Microsoft Word (.docx)
Structure of the Common Core Diagnostic Test
Reading Comprehension (5 pts): A personal narrative (“A New School Year”) evaluating detail scanning, True/False justification, direct WH-questions, and lexical antonyms.
Vocabulary (4 pts): Definition-matching tasks (classmate, hobby, polite) and contextual word-choice items targeting daily habits and professions.
Grammar & Mechanics (5 pts): Form recognition across Present Simple, Present Continuous, and Past Simple, along with subject-verb agreement and plural copula error correction.
Everyday Communication (2 pts): Pragmatic dialogues checking appropriate responses for requesting assistance and expressing gratitude.
Guided Paragraph Writing (4 pts): A structured personal bio paragraph (5–6 sentences) evaluating sentence structure, daily routine descriptions, and modal ability expressions (can / can’t).
Diagnostic Administration Tips
💡 Streamline High School Transition: Administering this test during the first diagnostic week helps classify students entering Common Core from varied feeder middle schools into tailored support groups.
💡 Identifying Tense Confusion: Review Section C closely to assess whether learners confuse habitual Present Simple routines with ongoing Present Continuous actions before starting Unit 1 grammar.
💡 Flexible Customization: Use the Word (.docx) file to insert your provincial directorate, institution name, or adjust vocabulary items to align with your teaching context.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why administer a Common Core diagnostic test?
It assesses whether incoming Tronc Commun students have mastered foundational middle school standards, ensuring teachers can plan effective review sessions before launching the main high school syllabus.
Can I edit this document?
Yes, the file is provided in Microsoft Word (.docx) format, allowing full freedom to adapt exercises, change fonts, or modify point values in Word or Google Docs.
Is this resource completely free?
Yes, all diagnostic assessments and teaching resources on TeachersMap are completely free for teachers and students.
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