Tag: Standardized testing
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What’s the Best Way to Measure a School’s Quality? 5 Factors to Consider
More than test scores, a comprehensive set of research-based metrics would provide a richer understanding of a school’s success. (This post originally appeared on The 74.)
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Standards Gap: Why Many Students Score Proficient on State Tests But Not on NAEP
In three-quarters of the states, there were gaps of at least 15 points on 4th- and 8th-grade exams. In some, they were even greater. (This post originally appeared on The 74 and Future-Ed.org.)
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None of the Above: A New Vision for State Standardized Testing
Statewide standardized testing has played a central role in public education for three decades, providing insights into school performance and driving improvement. But state testing, mandated by federal law, has become increasingly divisive.
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Don’t Abandon Standardized Testing. Use the Right Tests for the Right Roles.
There’s a major role of student testing in the wake of the pandemic. It’s just not the type of testing that many are focused on.
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An Epidemic of Test Cheating–Two Decades Ago
Cheating on standardized tests is nothing new.