Ask a Tech Teacher
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
Good assessments should verify: that students have unpacked a lesson and applied it rigorously. A well-formed assessment achieves these six characteristics constructively. It’s not always measured by a grade, as is common in summative assessments. that students think creatively with their new information.
Faculty Focus
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Moreover, assessment should be incorporated as an integral component of the student learning experience. In doing so, we should design assessments as an engaging, ongoing process for students, helping them learn and achieve their learning outcomes rather than considering it as a one-shot test or quiz and focusing merely on the score.
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Faculty Focus
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Moreover, assessment should be incorporated as an integral component of the student learning experience. In doing so, we should design assessments as an engaging, ongoing process for students, helping them learn and achieve their learning outcomes rather than considering it as a one-shot test or quiz and focusing merely on the score.
eSchool News
OCTOBER 14, 2020
CAE), a leading provider of performance-based, authentic assessments measuring essential college and career readiness skills, announced it joined the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI). Council for Aid to Education, Inc.
Dangerously Irrelevant
MARCH 22, 2015
Drew Perkins said: Perhaps the most saddening part of a Culture of Achievement is its low ceiling. What if the learning had no ceiling and students were authentically assessed and did real-world work where they uncovered and discovered content? What if we pursued a Culture of Teaching and Learning?
Edsurge
MARCH 20, 2024
If policymakers and education leaders can see how valuable the tools can be for [achieving] their existing goals, then they're hooked and more open to having the AI conversations and passing on that support to all the school districts and teachers whom they serve.
eSchool News
APRIL 3, 2025
Research indicates that authentic assessments, which apply classroom learning to real-world contexts, can significantly increase student engagement and minimize cheating. Solution for teachers : Teachers can shift the focus from grades to mastery of content by using assessments that encourage learning and growth.
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