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8 Approaches to Assessing Creativity in Online Assessments

As students leave school and begin contributing to society in their professional and personal lives, they’ll need to find new…

7 days ago
  • K12, Primary, & Secondary

Overcoming Challenges in Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Implementation

With 18 US states formally adopting the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)—and dozens more moving towards NGSS principles—a significant change…

7 days ago
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Beyond Multiple Choice: 6 Innovative Question Types in Assessment Platforms

Education is evolving rapidly, with advanced technologies and new strands of study making an undeniable impact. However, our assessment methods…

1 month ago
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  • Assessment Technology

How To Use Branching, Item, and Testlet Adaptive Assessments

While many educators are aware of computer adaptive testing (CAT) and the benefits it offers for students, it can be…

1 month ago
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How Digital Assessment Supports SEND Students: 5 Key Benefits for Personalized and Accessible Testing

Assessment is vital: it allows educators and institutions to understand where students need support and also gives young people the…

1 month ago
  • Assessment Technology

Leveraging Technology in Math Diagnostic Assessments: Tools and Innovations

Traditional mathematics diagnostic assessments, such as multiple-choice Scantron tests, are used in many classrooms – but they have limitations. Because…

2 months ago
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4 Examples of Summative Assessments

Summative assessments represent the climax of each learning period. Whether they take the form of multiple-choice tests, essays, or projects,…

3 months ago
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9 Tips for Implementing Comprehensive Assessments

Educators need to measure student achievement, but it can be difficult to do so in a time-efficient and accessible way.…

3 months ago
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Formative vs. Summative Assessments: Differences and Best Practices for Educators

Formative and summative assessments are an important part of every educator’s toolkit, but they can be time-consuming to implement and…

3 months ago
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What Is Summative Evaluation? Best Practices for Educators and Administrators

Summative assessments have traditionally played a key role in educators’ evaluation strategies, but they can be difficult to align across…

3 months ago