Authentic assessment is a type of assessment in which students are asked to perform real-world tasks that demonstrate meaningful application of knowledge and skills. Below are some examples of ...

To support improved student outcomes, educators increasingly look to technology. But how do they fuel authentic engagement, using technology as a tool to not only enhance learning but also inspire ...

Engaging in authentic assessment as a principle and practice takes time, effort, and intention from both faculty and students. For smaller classes, students might have a semester-long project that ...

Pilot exams are conducted using Schoolyear system this spring. The exam environment is controlled in students' own device, ...

Summative assessments are implemented at the end of a unit, course, or instructional period to evaluate how well students have achieved the learning objectives, such as knowledge, skills, and ...

Self-assessments encourage students to reflect on their skills, knowledge, learning goals, and progress in a course. These practices can range from quick, low-stakes check-ins on lecture content to in ...

The Massachusetts Teacher’s Association (MTA) is continuing to fight for the removal of MCAS as a high school graduation requirement. Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System exams, or MCAS, are ...

As we begin redesigning our programs and courses for a semester-based academic schedule, many of us are taking this (rare) opportunity to reflect on our current offerings and to experiment with fresh ...

Learning results from what the student does and thinks and only from what the student does and thinks. The teacher can advance learning only by influencing what the student does to learn. (Lovett et ...