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How Do Teachers Detect AI-Generated Work?

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more advanced, students are increasingly using it as a shortcut for completing long-form assignments, such as essays. The ability of these tools to generate human-like content—combined with its lack of traceable sources—makes it even harder to detect these submissions. And by relying on these shortcuts, students may be bypassing genuine […]

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What Is Computer Adaptive Testing? Principles, Functionality, and Benefits

As teachers, we know how challenging it is to ensure that tests are fair, engaging, and accurate for every student. Frustratingly, traditional testing often feels one-size-fits-all, leaving some students overwhelmed and others breezing through without a challenge. This is where computer adaptive testing (CAT) comes in. It’s nothing short of a game-changing approach that tailors […]

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Progress Monitoring Examples: 12 Tools and Tips for Effective Student Assessment

Educators know firsthand how challenging it can be to keep track of every student’s progress. Some days, it feels like you’re juggling a million tasks—planning lessons, managing classrooms, and ensuring every individual gets the support they need. Progress monitoring, for example, can feel like just another box to tick.  But—of course—it shouldn’t be that way. […]

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8 Benefits of Computer-Based Testing: Enhanced Learning and Streamlined Assessments

Educators and administrators often feel squeezed by the dual mandates of enhancing student outcomes while maximizing efficiency—especially when it comes to assessment. Traditional testing methods often require significant administration, grading, and feedback time, which can delay valuable insights into student progress.  Computer-based testing offers a promising alternative. It automates paperwork and scoring, enabling educators to […]

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Automated Grading for Subjective Assessments: Challenges and Solutions

As school systems prioritize 21st-century skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and experimentation, educators are stepping up their assessment game. To accurately measure performance on higher-order thinking tasks, teachers are relying increasingly on complex subjective assessments, including essays, presentations, and capstone projects.  However, many find that automating the grading of subjective assessments is far more difficult […]

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How To Leverage Data From Computer-Based Assessments

Each assessment you set represents a valuable opportunity to collect data. Where did students do well? What did they get wrong? Has the class made progress over time? This information can help you shape your curriculum, teaching methods, and student support for the better.  However, there are significant obstacles that can prevent you from collecting […]

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