Standardized Testing
Education news, analysis, and opinion about assessments that allow for comparisons across students and groups of students
Mathematics
Which Nation’s Students Are Defying the Math Anxiety Trend?
Math anxiety is up among students globally, but a few countries deviate from the pattern.
Classroom Technology
Opinion
Has Technology Been Bad for Reading and Learning?
Education technology is supposed to build knowledge. We need to wrestle with the possibility that it might not.
Assessment
Massachusetts Voters Poised to Ditch High School Exit Exam
The support for nixing the testing requirement could foreshadow public opinion on state standardized testing in general.
Assessment
Opinion
Why Are Advanced Placement Scores Suddenly So High?
In 2024, nearly three-quarters of students passed the AP U.S. History exam, compared with less than half in 2022.
Assessment
Grades and Standardized Test Scores Aren't Matching Up. Here's Why
Researchers have found discrepancies between student grades and their scores on standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT.
Assessment
Why Are States So Slow to Release Test Scores?
Nearly a dozen states still haven't put out scores from spring tests. What's taking so long?
Assessment
A District’s Experiment: What Happens When Schools Do Less Testing?
Los Angeles Unified will excuse some schools from periodic assessments. Supporters hope it will inspire new ways to measure learning.
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English Learners
Quiz
WIDA's Test for English Learners: Try Sample Questions
The WIDA ACCESS test is an assessment used by close to 40 states to determine if students must remain in English learner programs.
English Learners
What All Teachers Should Know About WIDA's Test for English Learners
Researchers and specialists say general education teachers play a role in helping English learners' language development.
Student Achievement
What the Research Says
Want to Boost Students’ Focus During Tests? Check the Time of Day
New study finds distractions spikes when students take reading and math assessments after lunch
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As another testing season approaches, a familiar question weighs heavily on our minds: who are these tests serving?
English Learners
English Learners' Proficiency Scores Are Still in Decline, Data Find
The latest data from a national online English-language assessment found the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Artificial Intelligence
What the Research Says
AI and Other Tech Can Power Better Testing. Can Teachers Use the New Tools?
Assessment experts call for better educator supports for technology use.