Number Sense Projects
Access guidance for the Universal Screeners for Number Sense and Fractional Reasoning Screeners.
Universal Screeners for Number Sense
USNS in Forefront
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 these assessments.
Features of the Universal Screeners for Number Sense
This article covers features and elements of the Universal Screeners for Number Sense. Use the right sidebar to jump to the relevant topic, if needed.
FAQs about the Universal Screeners for Number Sense
This 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.
USNS Overall Performance Levels
Learn 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 Cohort
Compare local USNS results with the Global Cohort and view percentile ranges for students and groups.
Using the USNS for Diagnostic Assessment Purposes
Learn how the USNS can be used for diagnostic assessment to identify instructional starting points and monitor student growth.
Materials Preparation for USNS Screeners
Grade-level materials checklists for USNS screeners, including manipulatives, note catchers, and guidance for capturing student responses in Forefront or on paper.
USNS Assessment Guide - 2026 Updates
Review corrections, formatting improvements, and other updates included in the Fall, Midyear, and Spring 2026 USNS assessment guides.