Tag: Assessment
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Australia is very average when it comes to maths and science performance – here’s what needs to change
This article was written by Alan Finkel As a school student, I awaited the arrival of the end-of-year report with a bracing mix of hope and ... -
Behind Singapore’s PISA rankings success – and why other countries may not want to join the race
This article was written by Amanda Wise Singapore has topped the global Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) rankings in maths, science and reading, while countries ... -
PISA results don’t look good, but before we panic let’s look at what we can learn from the latest test
This article was written by Stewart Riddle and Bob Lingard The 2015 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) results have been released – and on first ... -
Promoting Student Achievement through Accountability and Assessment
Educators, parents, politicians, and concerned citizens agree that the American educational system is in poor shape, and that far reaching changes are needed for improvement. One ... -
The Real Purpose of Assessments in Education
Assessment is a key part of today’s educational system. Assessment serves as an individual evaluation system, and as a way to compare performance across a spectrum ... -
Important Ways Assessment in the Classroom Impacts Testing and Curriculum
Assessment has become a central part of education. While lifelong learning should always be the main focus of a classroom, the pervasive knowledge that at some ... -
Should we grade teachers on student performance?
Should teachers be judged on student performance? Is it a fair assessment of their skills as educators? A recent study published in Educational Evaluation and Policy ... -
The Future of K-12 Assessment
Many educators view standardized testing as a necessary evil of the improvement process. More cynical educators view it as a completely useless process that is never ... -
Eliminating tests through continual assessment
**The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding P-20 education in America. The opinions contained within guest posts are ...
