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A new survey of K-12 educators confirms widespread use of classroom assessments. In the survey, conducted by Pearson Assessments and K-12 Dive’s studioID, the vast majority of respondents report using a range of assessments to monitor learning progress.
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When it comes to assessments, the first question K-12 leaders must confront is: Do we have confidence in the results?
Read moreby Dr. Laine Bradshaw, PhD, Vice President of Classroom Solutions, Pearson
At a recent conference, a very wise superintendent gave me some feedback on the best way to share the innovative approach we’ve taken with our formative classroom assessment system, Navvy.
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Assessments take up too much time, K–12 educators and leaders say. This is the most frequently cited challenge in a new national survey by Pearson Assessments and K–12 Dive’s studioID (stay tuned for these survey insights in our research report).
Most of the educators surveyed say they use formative assessments (69%), teacher-created assessments (67%) and progress-monitoring assessments (66%) as well as state-mandated summative assessments. But fewer than half believe their current assessments are “very effective” at measuring students’ understanding. And only 38% strongly agree that assessments let them pinpoint student needs.
So how can leaders ease the burden on teachers and make assessment more effective? Here are five ways to achieve those goals:
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Are you in the process of deciding between home-grown and commercially available interim assessments? Start by asking what “job” these assessments are hired to do.
By articulating a clear theory of action, districts will have explicit expectations for the interim assessment that allows them to evaluate which design and features best support meeting those expectations.
More and more K-12 educators are personalizing instruction. In fact, 99% of those surveyed in December 2021 said they were shifting more to personalized learning.
Assessment plays a crucial role in personalized learning. After all, you need to know what a student has learned before you can determine where they need further instruction.
But many schools haven’t fully leveraged assessments. The most effective assessment tools don’t just measure academic knowledge and progress. They also give educators and caregivers insights into the whole child.
Just as you can personalize instruction, you can — and should — personalize assessment.
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