Assessments are an important part of the learning process. All assessments, including formative, interim, and summative assessments provide educators with data on what students know and where to go next. In recent years, schools have been shifting away from traditional summative assessments and moving towards formative assessments to guide teaching and learning. While summative assessments […]
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is one of the latest trends in education and in how we design and implement assessments. In education, AI has the potential to change how we assess students and may be used to enhance or improve student assessment outcomes. When many educators think about AI in assessment they may think about […]
Student assessment is a fundamental part of the teaching and learning process. Educators assess students in many ways including using summative, formative, and interim assessments to guide their teaching. Assessments may be utilized to show student growth and achievement, as well as to inform instruction. Increasingly, school districts are relying on interim and formative assessments […]
It’s clear that the integration of technology into assessment processes has become inevitable in today’s rapidly evolving education landscape. Educational institutions and organizations are increasingly adopting assessment technology to streamline evaluations, enhance learning outcomes, and gain insights into student performance. However, while the benefits are substantial, there are significant challenges to navigate when implementing assessment […]
In 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into law in the United States as a replacement for No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The purpose of the ESSA is stated as follows: “to provide all children a significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps.” […]
For educators, connecting assessment to learning is a vital part of ensuring that students are motivated and engaged in learning, and that they have a clear understanding of what they need to know. When assessments align with learning objectives, they provide valuable feedback that informs instructional design and allows for personalized learning. All of this […]
