Incorporating peer review and individual reflections makes frequent, intentional formative assessment manageable, with big ...

When designing formative assessments, instructors need to think about aligning the assessed knowledge and skills, as well the assessment format itself, with desired learning outcomes and with the ...

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 ...

This post is by Adriana Martinez, the Innovation Program Manager at CCSSO. For years, states have taken the lead in exploring how to create better ways to assess students. In 2016, New Hampshire ...

At Loyola University New Orleans, we recognize the value of knowledge gained both inside and outside of the classroom. Our students bring unique perspectives and professional experiences that help ...

This post is by Lexi Barrett, senior director of national education policy at Jobs for the Future. Are today’s students terribly over-tested, as many educators and observers argue--or, is it actually ...

PLA credits are available within the following program areas. As a first step, be sure to review the PLA program details for your program of interest and then contact the program coordinator to ...

Assessments in education measure student achievement. These may take the form traditional assessments such as exams, or quizzes, but may also be part of learning activities such as group projects or ...