Traditional mathematics diagnostic assessments, such as multiple-choice Scantron tests, are used in many classrooms – but they have limitations. Because grading paper-based assessments is time-intensive, both students and educators often have to wait for feedback on performance. Also, multiple-choice tests measure performance accurately around the mean but not so well at the extremes. With scores […]
Summative assessments represent the climax of each learning period. Whether they take the form of multiple-choice tests, essays, or projects, these high-stakes assessments provide a record of student achievement and an important insight into institutional performance. However, traditional summative assessments present many challenges for educators, such as time-intensive grading. In addition, it can be difficult […]
Educators need to measure student achievement, but it can be difficult to do so in a time-efficient and accessible way. Traditional quizzes and final exams can take hours to grade and they often fail to adequately measure the outliers. When scaled to a school or district level, these assessments can make it difficult to compare […]
Formative and summative assessments are an important part of every educator’s toolkit, but they can be time-consuming to implement and scale effectively. By strategically administering these types of assessments online, teachers can engage students while saving time and resources for classroom instruction. In this article, we look at some essential characteristics of formative and summative […]
Summative assessments have traditionally played a key role in educators’ evaluation strategies, but they can be difficult to align across different classrooms and ability levels. As a result, teachers and administrators often struggle to manage software and make assessments accessible to all students. However, with educators shifting towards a more personalized, formative approach to testing, […]
Formative assessments are issued throughout a learning period to give educators and students insight into progress against learning objectives. However, they can be time-consuming to issue and grade, eating away at opportunities for classroom instruction and student engagement. Meanwhile, at the district level, it can be difficult to ensure that the data teachers collect from […]
