Teacher-led lessons
Whole-group CLT-aligned materials teachers can present directly.
CLT curriculum
A teacher-led CLT curriculum that builds readiness through verbal and quantitative reasoning.
Develop the reading, grammar, writing, and mathematics skills students need for the Classic Learning Test through regular classroom instruction.
Talk to us“I truly prefer ChalkTalk to what our district uses for the regular school year. The students embrace the program and work AND I have seen better results as well.”
How it works
Five components, one unified instructional approach.
Everything a teacher needs to support CLT verbal reasoning, grammar and writing, and quantitative reasoning without building a separate course.
Small group activities
Group students automatically by performance or manually for discussion and collaborative practice.
Adaptive practice
Give every student a personalized practice path based on placement and ongoing performance.
Mock tests + strategies
Use practice exams modeled on CLT format and timing while building pacing, elimination, and format familiarity.
Reporting
See skill-level reports showing exactly where each student and class stand.
Built for existing pathways
Integrate CLT prep into existing course codes.
ChalkTalk can support CLT preparation within existing course structures. These Florida examples show one approach. For courses in your state, talk to your local representative.
Option A · Deeper instruction
Build CLT preparation into core instruction.
Primary instruction runs 3–5 days per week for 20–45 minutes per day, integrated into existing courses.
Strengthens verbal, writing, and quantitative reasoning through teacher-led lessons, collaborative work, and adaptive practice.
Every implementation includes
- Ready-to-use lesson plans and slides
- Adaptive practice and study videos
- Printables and online activities
- Built-in progress monitoring
- Professional development and data coaching
- Pacing guides
Examples of existing courses ChalkTalk partners have integrated CLT prep into:
MCLA
Connect CLT mathematics preparation to Mathematics for College Liberal Arts topics including functions, geometry, probability, data analysis, and logic.
IR3
Use CLT reading and English preparation to reinforce targeted support in Intensive Reading 3.
IR4
Extend reading intervention through CLT-aligned passages, comprehension, analysis, and English-conventions practice in Intensive Reading 4.
Pressed for time?
Option B
Bell-Ringers & Bootcamp
A faster CLT implementation model with strong impact and minimal lift.
Bell-Ringers
5–10 minute warm-ups with CLT-aligned reading, grammar, or quantitative reasoning questions.
Bootcamp
30–45 minute sessions for 2–3 weeks before test day, combining format familiarity with targeted reasoning practice.
Every implementation includes
- Ready-to-use lesson plans and slides
- Adaptive practice and study videos
- Printables and online activities
- Built-in progress monitoring
- Professional development and data coaching
- Pacing guides
Questions from districts
CLT preparation, answered.
Still deciding? Talk to your local representative.
What does the Classic Learning Test measure?
The Classic Learning Test (CLT) assesses verbal reasoning, grammar and writing, and quantitative reasoning. ChalkTalk's CLT lessons, practice, and reports are organized around those three areas.
What is the best way to prepare students for the CLT during the school day?
Effective CLT preparation builds durable reading, grammar, writing, and mathematics skills, targets each student's gaps with assessment data, and gives students familiarity with the test's format. ChalkTalk delivers all three during regular class periods through teacher-led lessons, collaborative work, adaptive individual practice, and practice tests modeled on the CLT.
Can CLT prep fit into existing high school courses?
Yes. Florida partners have integrated CLT preparation into Mathematics for College Liberal Arts, Intensive Reading 3, and Intensive Reading 4. Schools can teach 3 to 5 days per week for 20 to 45 minutes, use 5 to 10 minute bell-ringers with CLT-aligned questions, or run 30 to 45 minute bootcamp sessions for 2 to 3 weeks before test day.
Does the CLT count toward Florida graduation requirements?
Yes. Florida accepts CLT scores as a concordant score for the grade 10 ELA requirement and as a comparative score for Algebra 1. For students entering grade 9 in 2023-24 or later, the Florida Department of Education lists a combined CLT Verbal Reasoning and Grammar/Writing score of 39 for ELA and a CLT Quantitative Reasoning score of 14 for Algebra 1. Beginning in 2026-27, a first-time grade 10 student's ELA concordant score counts only if it is earned after the spring FAST ELA PM3 administration.
How do teachers track CLT progress?
Skill-level reporting shows class and student gaps across CLT verbal, writing, and quantitative domains, so teachers can choose the lessons and practice that address the largest needs.
Does ChalkTalk work online and on paper?
Yes. The online platform provides adaptive practice, study videos, and real-time progress monitoring, and print materials include worksheets, group printables, and teacher lesson plans.
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