For assessments to be used effectively in schools, it’s important for districts and schools to consider what assessments are intended for and how the data gained from the assessments will be applied ...

"Assessment is the process of gathering information that accurately reflects how well a student is achieving the curriculum expectations in a course. The primary purpose of assessment is to improve ...

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, ...

We know that assessment matters. It provides recognition of students’ achievements, drives learning and enables students to develop valuable skills for the future. Yet, despite all the efforts by ...

Authentic assessment is a type of assessment in which students are asked to perform real-world tasks that demonstrate meaningful application of knowledge and skills. Below are some examples of ...

Hear three US academic experts discuss what role assessment should play in higher education and how it can be improved. April 02, 2025 Assessment is a cornerstone of most modern education systems and ...

Assessment is not a monolithic concept. This is not an article about the Beatles, but it is about something that for 40 years has had educators swooning and screaming, and school critics dancing in ...

The process of setting and evaluating Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) has become increasingly popular as an example where classroom assessment is intended to fulfill the dual purpose use of ...

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 ...

Jason Lodge works for the Centre for the Study of Higher Education and the Science of Learning Research Centre (SLRC) at the University of Melbourne. The SLRC is funded through a Special Research ...