Whitepaper:

A systematic perspective on student learning and assessment

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A systems-thinking approach to cohesive learning and assessment

The successful design, development, and use of assessment requires understanding assessment as part of a larger system of education components that, when working individually and together well, improves outcomes for learners. We refer to this as The System for Learning and Assessment.

In this whitepaper, we briefly describe this system, focusing on the five major components that each play a critical role:

  • Theory of Learning

  • Professional Learning

  • Curriculum

  • Instruction

  • Assessment

Paying special attention to the role of assessment, this whitepaper focuses on how assessment is influenced by — and in turn, influences — the other components.

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