See the instruments German teachers use — Erwartungshorizont, Operatoren, Anforderungsbereiche and more — so you know exactly what your child's work is measured against.
Tick anything that feels true for your child right now.
See how a German teacher defines what a full-mark answer must contain — before marking begins.
Turn the teacher's test announcement into a preparation checklist your child can work through.
Know what each official task verb requires before your child starts writing.
Understand the three requirement levels — and why the higher marks live in levels II and III.
See where points are won and lost — in content, language and structure.
Read the competence grid to see what good looks like at your child's school stage.
Not sure which tool your child needs first? Begin with this practical starter tool.
Erwartungshorizont
See how a German teacher defines what a full-mark answer must contain — before marking begins.
Receive practical German-school strategies, German examples and new Parent Tools matched to common challenges experienced by expat families.
These tools help you practise individual skills. If you are unsure which skill your child needs help with first, the Warum-Check can help you choose a starting point.