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Bridging the Digital Divide: Enhancing Access and Equity in Education

As technology evolves, the possibilities for digital education multiply. And it’s easy to see why: bringing digital tools to the classroom can help make learning and assessment more engaging and equitable for students, and more efficient for educators. But the digital access divide—unequal access to high speed, effective internet, affordable hardware, and the right software—can […]

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Overcoming Challenges in Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Implementation

With 18 US states formally adopting the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)—and dozens more moving towards NGSS principles—a significant change is underway.  Rather than merely recalling facts, students need to demonstrate mastery across 3 learning dimensions: scientific and engineering practices, disciplinary core ideas, and cross-cutting concepts. These will challenge students to think critically, solve real-world […]

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8 Approaches to Assessing Creativity in Online Assessments

As students leave school and begin contributing to society in their professional and personal lives, they’ll need to find new ways to resolve 21st-century challenges. Creativity is the key to this. School districts have accordingly placed greater emphasis on teaching and measuring creative skills in recent years. Yet, as many educators consider online formats, they […]

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Beyond Multiple Choice: 6 Innovative Question Types in Assessment Platforms

Education is evolving rapidly, with advanced technologies and new strands of study making an undeniable impact. However, our assessment methods often remain widely unchanged, and as such may fail to fully assess the skills and understanding students need in the 21st century.  For example, while multiple-choice quizzes have their place, they’re not ideal for measuring […]

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How To Use Branching, Item, and Testlet Adaptive Assessments

While many educators are aware of computer adaptive testing (CAT) and the benefits it offers for students, it can be difficult to step away from the familiarity of traditional assessment methods. Teachers may be unsure of how to design and implement an adaptive test and might even question whether CAT is right for their students.  […]

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How Digital Assessment Supports SEND Students: 5 Key Benefits for Personalized and Accessible Testing

Assessment is vital: it allows educators and institutions to understand where students need support and also gives young people the qualifications they need to progress to their next phase. Assessments also play a key role in creating an equitable education system that gives every student the chance to demonstrate what they’ve learned. However, challenges such […]

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