Introduction Mathematical reasoning is one of the hardest things to measure at scale. On paper, students show their working naturally. They sketch, cross things out, try different approaches, and build toward an answer step by step. But when testing moves online, much of that process disappears. Digital math assessment was supposed to change this. The […]
Since the release of generative AI tools, the information landscape has shifted dramatically, impacting education and work alike. While AI can be powerful, it can also introduce uncertainty: Is the research information valid or hallucinated? Biased or factual? To navigate these questions, learners need robust AI misinformation literacy skills. Traditional curricula have some way to […]
Ask 10 people in education what “assessment” means, and you’ll get 10 different answers, each reflecting the type of measurement most relevant to their daily work. Administrators might think of national standardized exams, while teachers can be more concerned about formative checks. The problem for those responsible for setting assessment strategies for entire education systems […]
When I was a novice government and economics teacher fired up about facilitating class discussions on socially relevant issues, I would start the year by asking students to share their opinions on capitalism and socialism. A few students would raise their hands, but most just looked confused. It didn’t take long for me to figure […]
Assessment systems often underpin high-stakes decisions—from student progression to institutional accountability—so, it’s no surprise rigorous assessment is often treated as non-negotiable. But modern education ecosystems also demand flexibility, interoperability, and the ability to evolve over time. This creates the dilemma of choosing between control and adaptability. Many institutions respond by adopting closed systems to protect […]
Across many education systems, administrators are feeling the pressure to modernize. Ministries are rolling out national digitization strategies, districts are funding new platforms, and procurement cycles are moving faster than they have in a decade. But all that activity doesn’t necessarily translate into better outcomes. In a growing number of school systems, the drive to […]