Most teachers understand that assessments are not just a way to assign grades: students have distinct needs, and assessments can help teachers shape their lessons to address them. But traditional exams can seem to be one-size-fits-all, and teaching to the test can mean missed opportunities for genuine learning. With varied approaches and the right tools, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summative assessments represent the climax of each learning period. Whether they take the form of multiple-choice tests, essays, or projects, these high-stakes assessments provide a record of student achievement and an important insight into institutional performance. However, traditional summative assessments present many challenges for educators, such as time-intensive grading. In addition, it can be difficult […]
Educators need to measure student achievement, but it can be difficult to do so in a time-efficient and accessible way. Traditional quizzes and final exams can take hours to grade and they often fail to adequately measure the outliers. When scaled to a school or district level, these assessments can make it difficult to compare […]
Formative and summative assessments are an important part of every educator’s toolkit, but they can be time-consuming to implement and scale effectively. By strategically administering these types of assessments online, teachers can engage students while saving time and resources for classroom instruction. In this article, we look at some essential characteristics of formative and summative […]