Online education poses unique challenges for assessment. Traditional methods, like testing, are not always reliable, while differing access to technology at home raises concerns about equity. How can ...

As the pandemic impacts standardized assessments and leads to a rise of remote proctors for students taking off-site exams, many have started to question if assessment and grading protocols need to be ...

When designing formative assessments, instructors need to think about aligning the assessed knowledge and skills, as well the assessment format itself, with desired learning outcomes and with the ...

A new tool helps district leaders plan and create online assessments in the wake of their growing popularity. The Online Assessment Planning Tool, supported by the Learning First Alliance, is ...

Summative assessments evaluate learning at the end of a unit, course, or instructional period. While typically used to gauge final outcomes, these assessments can also serve formative purposes, ...

Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) are simple, low-pressure ways to check how well students are understanding the material. These methods are efficient, student-centered strategies that provide ...

When asked whether assignments that are meant to inform instruction should receive a grade, researchers and instructional experts almost inevitably offer a resounding “no.” Formative assessment is ...

At Brandeis, the ability to articulate complex ideas through the spoken word is more than a practical skill; it is a foundational competency central to the Brandeis Core. While oral proficiency has ...

Learning loss is everywhere—and so are reports detailing the setbacks. As some schools reopen, edtech product use declines. And “non-traditional” students appear more okay with remote online learning ...

As the sun sets over Philipsburg, the laughter of schoolchildren echoes down the narrow streets. Behind the scenes, teachers, parents, and policymakers are working together — not just to teach, but to ...