Assessment | Tech & Learning

It’s Counterintuitive But Pretesting Consistently Works, Says Research

By Erik Ofgang published 8 February 24

Research and tips for implementing pretesting in the classroom from Steven C. Pan, director of the Learning Sciences Laboratory at the National University of Singapore

Best Sites for Creating Quizzes

By Diana Restifo published 29 January 24

The best quiz creation sites for teachers

What is Learnosity's GPT-4 Powered Test Generating Tool? The CEO Explains

By Erik Ofgang published 17 July 23

A new GPT-4-powered tool from Learnosity can instantly generate questions and detailed and varied feedback. Here’s what educators need to know.

Best Free Plagiarism Checking Sites

By Diana Restifo published 16 May 23

The best free online plagiarism checking sites for educators.

What is Quizizz and How Can It Be Used for Teaching? Tips & Tricks

By Luke Edwards published 27 April 23

Quizizz makes quiz based learning fun by adding gamification, making this a useful teaching tool.

Addressing Learning Gaps by Centralizing Assessments and Student Data

By Erik Ofgang published 24 January 23

Better assessments can lead to deeper learning and quicker adjustments to meet the needs of students.

What is Formative and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks

By Luke Edwards published 24 January 23

Formative is a real-time assessment tool designed specifically for teachers using digital learning platforms.

What is Edulastic and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks

By Luke Edwards published 23 January 23

Edulastic is a student progress tracking tool that packs in Google support and lots of features.

What is Measured Learning Measuring?

By Dr. Kecia Ray published 15 December 22

If we’re going to improve education, we need to first improve how we measure learning

Addressing Fear of Accountability in Education

By Dr. Kecia Ray published 17 October 22

For many school leaders, the idea of accountability can bring about fear and/or anxiety

Black computer keyboard with large "Quiz" key.

20 Sites for Creating Quizzes

By Diana Restifo last updated 9 November 21

These top online quiz-authoring platforms give teachers plenty of choices in designing quizzes of every variety

High-Yield Strategies to Normalize 2021-22 School Year

By Dr. Kecia Ray published 4 August 21

Focusing on strategies in two key areas -- social and emotional needs and the assessment gap -- can pay dividends for educators in the upcoming school year

How to Use Data to Prepare for the Upcoming School Year

By Ray Bendici last updated 6 June 21

Advice and resources to collect actionable data that can be used to support back-to-school planning.

Standardized Tests Fail to Provide Evidence for Student Success

By Erik Ofgang published 22 April 21

The Education Department says federal standardized tests are needed to provide targeted support but there is little indication these tests have accomplished that

Best Free Formative Assessment Tools and Apps

By Diana Restifo last updated 21 April 21

The best free formative assessment tools can help teachers track student progress and personalize learning.

5 Ways to Prevent Cheating on Your Google Form Quiz

By John Sowash, Luke Edwards last updated 28 March 21

Get a cheat proof Google Form quiz for class using these top tips.

Assessing Students in Online and Virtual Classrooms

By Ursula Martin, Ed.D. published 26 March 21

Understanding that a new way of learning requires a new way of assessing students

Latest Federal Guidance on Assessments: What You Need to Know

By Erik Ofgang published 23 February 21

States will not have the authority to cancel federally mandated standardized exams this year but will have wide-ranging discretion in when, where, and how the tests are given.

20 Sites for Creating Quizzes

By David Kapuler last updated 22 December 20

Online tools that allow teachers to create tests and quizzes in a few simple steps

Screen Test: The Challenges of Special Needs Assessments During Remote and Hybrid Learning

By Sascha Zuger published 20 November 20

Trying to get accurate assessments of students with special needs during remote learning continues to be a big challenge