What educators should know (and what questions you should be asking)
As K–12 math and reading scores have declined in the US, the focus on assessment has intensified. Most states now require schools to administer assessments beyond federally mandated standardized tests, and more schools than ever are using interim and progress-monitoring assessments as well as dyslexia screeners.
High-quality assessments have the power to provide educators with insights to inform instructional decisions and help boost educational outcomes for students. But questions remain. For starters: How well are classroom assessments working? Where are educators seeing success with assessments? Where do they need to improve? What challenges do they face in assessing students? How is their use of assessments evolving — especially as artificial intelligence (AI) comes into play?
This report explores how K–12 educators are currently using classroom assessments, revealing key insights and challenges for schools.
