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• Three Common Misconceptions About State Assessments

  By Catherine Gewertz| Center for Assessment@ Sit down, everyone! It’s time for a quick pop quiz on statewide testing. Here are the three questions:Do state assessment results inform instruction? Should test scores always be comparable? Should proficiency mean the same thing on state tests and NAEP (The Nation’s Report Card)? All three questions highlight widespread misunderstanding about what state tests are designed to do, and their appropriate use.

  By Catherine Gewertz · Center for Assessment

  Oct. 25, 2023

• Federal Innovative Assessment Pilot: Now Open to All States

  By Catherine Gewertz| Center for Assessment@ In a bid to get more states to develop “innovative” assessments, the U.S. Education Department has lifted the cap on its innovative assessment pilot so any state may apply. The announcement came at the department’s State Assessment Conference Sept. 26-27 in Arlington, Va. Until now, the Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority (IADA) has been open to a maximum of seven states (or consortia of states), but only a handful have participated, and none have applied since 2020.

  By Catherine Gewertz · Center for Assessment

  Oct. 04, 2023

• Three Common Misconceptions About State Assessments

  By Catherine Gewertz| Center for Assessment@ Sit down, everyone! It’s time for a quick pop quiz on statewide testing. Here are the three questions:Do state assessment results inform instruction? Should test scores always be comparable? Should proficiency mean the same thing on state tests and NAEP (The Nation’s Report Card)? All three questions highlight widespread misunderstanding about what state tests are designed to do, and their appropriate use.

  By Catherine Gewertz · Center for Assessment

  Oct. 25, 2023

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Center for Assessment

The Center for Assessment, also known as the National Center for the Improvement of Educational Assessment, is a non-profit organization founded in 1998. Its mission is to enhance educational outcomes by improving assessment and accountability practices in education. The Center collaborates with education leaders to create high-quality systems that support student learning and promote equity. The Center provides expert guidance on technical, policy, and practical aspects of educational systems. It focuses on designing effective assessment and accountability practices that foster deeper learning. The organization emphasizes partnerships with stakeholders to develop balanced systems that address the needs of all students, particularly those from historically disenfranchised groups. Through its work, the Center aims to reduce gaps in opportunity and achievement, ensuring meaningful educational experiences for every student.