When will assessments finally test deeper learning?
Technology is making the multiple-choice question obsolete. Can assessments keep up?
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6 reasons it’s important to create your own online assessments
At one district, homegrown online assessments prove valuable for teachers, students, and parents alike.
The good, the bad, and the ugly of today’s online testing
Leaders from 3 districts who recently took the PARCC online tests share the highlights and major lowlights from their recent experience. Being prepared may not be everything: You…
The best tips for getting your school ready for Common Core assessments
An elearning pro shares how to prioritize to make the transition to online assessments smoother As with anything in life, ... Read more
PARCC releases additional guidance on ELL, special education students
The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC), one of two assessment consortia developing next-generation assessments aligned ... Read more
New online assessments to include accommodations for students with disabilities
One of the two state consortia developing next-generation assessments to be taken online is seeking comments on a draft policy that proposes accommodations for students with disabilities who…
States given millions for new assessments
Education Secretary Arne Duncan on Sept. 2 announced the recipients of millions of dollars in federal grants to provide new state assessment systems to test students’ 21st-century skills.…