Assessment
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A Brief Guide to Aptitude Tests
An aptitude test is designed to evaluate what a student can do or to predict what a student can learn or do if they ... -
The 7 Biggest Complaints Teachers Have About Testing – And How To Fix Them
“Stop the standardized testing mania,” said 29% of teachers on National Teacher Day in 2013. The lack of support for such a large part ... -
Improving Assessment in eLearning Programs
The nuances of assessment, measurement, and teaching are grossly interdependent. No one is measuring what is being taught; instead, what is being measured is ... -
What Should Parents and Educators Know About the Assessment of Young Children?
The early childhood years help create a foundation for future learning and place students on the path of academic success. That’s why it is ... -
How to Cure the K-12 Education System’s Addiction to Testing
Standardized testing has long been dreaded in classrooms. Teachers, students, and administrators alike suffer from the strain testing puts on the education system. On ... -
What Do Parents, Principals, and Others Want to Know About Assessment Results?
Many people assume that the aim of assessments is one-sided. This could not be further from the truth. It is essential to recognize that ... -
Effective Formative Assessment Strategies
When a player gets up to bat and strikes and misses twice, one small adjustment suggestion by the coach can make the next at-bat ... -
The Merits of Using Authentic Assessments
Focused on developing a more authentic, fair method of assessing student knowledge than standardized tests, Grant Wiggins wrote an essay in the early 1990s ... -
The 5 Components of Assessment Strategies
In 2009 leaders from every state came together to launch an effort to identify college and career readiness goals for high school students, and ... -
Should You Use Performance-Based Assessments Instead of Traditional?
According to ASCD, “In the act of learning, people obtain content knowledge, acquire skills, and develop work habits—and practice the application of all three ...
