Spread the loveIn education, it’s agreed that assessment is a key part of any efficient educational system or program. Educator stakeholders all want to know if learners are learning and progressing academically in school. The debates—the most complex, wide-ranging, and often contentious—usually center on how assessments are used, including how often they are being administered and whether assessments are beneficial or harmful to learners and the teaching process. While a discussion of these debates is beyond the scope of this article, the following is a representative selection of a few significant issues being debated: Is high-stakes testing the right way … Continue reading What Debates Are Currently Being Had About Education Assessments?