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 ...

Current efforts devalue learning and the responsibility of students for their own success, writes Christopher B. Nelson. In higher education circles, there is something of a feeding frenzy surrounding ...

Has generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) called time on university assessment? Many in higher education would say, no, it has forced a much-needed rethink of already outdated assessment models.

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 ...

Teachers usually can’t use standardized tests to accelerate students’ learning. The tests are often too general and the results too slow in coming to help teachers make daily instructional decisions.

Self-assessments encourage students to reflect on their skills, knowledge, learning goals, and progress in a course. These practices can range from quick, low-stakes check-ins on lecture content to in ...

In today’s rapidly changing economy, simply attending school is not enough. To succeed at work and in life, students must develop foundational knowledge and skills through core subjects like language, ...

What is the difference between formative and interim assessments? Here’s a guide for distinguishing different kinds of student assessments. Formative Learning Assessment: Formative learning is the ...