The HD Word Skills Assessments are a set of assessments aligned to the scope and sequence of HD Word. These assessments allow teachers to progress monitor students’ performance in the corresponding HD Word units and identify areas in which students need more practice and support to master concepts. Additionally, these assessments provide teachers with guidance on what to teach in HD Word Plus. If students struggle with specific content on the Skills Assessments, to fill in the gaps, teachers can easily find additional instruction or practice activities on those concepts in HD Word Plus.