Welcome to Our Getting Started Resource Hub
Access the resources you need to get your Fractional Reasoning Screener (FRS) and/or Universal Screeners for Number Sense (USNS) implementations started and rolling here.
2026 Fall Webinar Calendar
See Forefront's fall scheduled webinars, all focused on helping districts get the most out of the Forefront implementation. Register to watch live or receive an on-demand recording. Access it here.
FRS and USNS Assessment Manuals (PDFs)
The Fractional Reasoning Screener (FRS) Assessment Manual and Universal Screeners for Number Sense (USNS) includes detailed instructions for administering the assessments, along with student assessment materials and teacher scripts. The download page also includes the Spanish-language version of the guide and the optional one-on-one diagnostic assessment. Access the download page for the FRS assessment manual and the download page for the USNS assessment manual.
FRS and USNS Online Courses
These online, self-paced courses introduces the screeners and supports you in interpreting results and planning next steps for your classroom or school. For teachers that will be administering the assessments and the staff that directly support them, this asynchronous training is a practical way to get started—and it’s included with your Forefront subscription. Learn more about the FRS course here and the USNS course here.
FRS and USNS Implementation Toolkits (PDF)
The implementation toolkits are comprehensive guides for leaders introducing the FRS in their schools. It offers helpful resources for planning and carrying out a successful implementation. Access your copy of the FRS implementation toolkit here and the USNS implementation toolkit here.
Collaborative Scoring Session Planning Guide
After teachers have administered and scored the first round of screeners, bringing them together for collaborative scoring helps deepen professional learning and ensures consistency in interpreting student responses. These sessions are a key next step in the implementation process, supporting teams in connecting assessment results to instructional planning. Download a PDF of this planning guide or access an editable version.
Rostering Information (Help Docs)
Rostering with Forefront will create student accounts, teacher and leader accounts, and classes. Read more about that process here.
USNS and FRS Frequently Asked Questions (Help Docs)
Access answers to frequently asked questions about the Universal Screeners for Number Sense and the Fractional Reasoning Screeners.
