Assessment has always been an important part of learning but lately, we’ve grown to rely on quizzes and tests that are artificial, expensive, single-purpose, uninformative, and inequitable. Our ...

When the perspectives for assessment were changed in the current Course of Study, there was a lively debate about whether it ...

Rachel C. Syrja, a teacher on special assignment for the office of instruction in the El Monte City, Calif., school district, has designed districtwide staff development in assessment for learning, ...

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Does anyone really know the definition of a "good" assessment? Does such a thing even exist? The second question has no clear answer (which means it's not likely to show up on an assessment any time ...

At Case Western Reserve University, outcome assessment is how we ensure our students are learning, growing, and achieving the goals we set together as an academic community. Through thoughtful, ...

Learn about the different types of assessment and the impact on student learning and motivation. When students and educators hear the word “assessment,” they tend to think of tests, portfolios, final ...

In a climate where there continues to be a movement among parents and educators to opt out of standardized tests, ‘assessment’ has become a dirty word. However, assessment in itself isn’t to blame.

Washington, DC – Showcasing as part of its new literacy solution at the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) annual conference, Learning Without Tears’ acclaimed Early ...