A test score can rise while a student remains far behind classmates who started with stronger skills. This is the central weakness of many state “growth…
A book club can turn a complicated education debate into a manageable, shared investigation. For parents, the history of standardized testing in America offers…
Standardised testing has become a major public expense in New York, especially as schools have moved through Common Core-aligned assessments, new testing…
Finding out which companies handle student assessment can take more than a quick Google search. In Australia, the relevant provider may be hired by a state…
A school gym filled with music, banners and cheering students can make an assessment feel more like a grand final than a classroom task. Some principals…
When a school board releases a glossy chart showing proficiency rates and year-on-year improvement, the figures look impressive on their own. They also hide a…
Australian families know the national conversation about standardised assessment, with NAPLAN and the ATAR dominating headlines. That familiarity makes…
Australian families are increasingly vocal about the weight of standardised assessment, with NAPLAN dominating headlines every May and talkback radio lighting…
Every April, fourth graders across New York sit down to answer a writing prompt that often feels disconnected from their daily lives. Parents in Sydney and…
When testing season arrives, most parents instinctively focus on whether their child has eaten properly, slept enough, and remembered a pencil. The quieter…