Assessment Design Toolkit
Find out how to create and choose high-quality assessments, even for grades and subjects that don’t have state tests.
Teaching and learning systems that work for all students. Research-informed solutions for your state, district, or school.
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Check out recent WestEd resources that provide states, districts, and schools with valuable guidance on designing school accountability and data use practices that are connected to student learning.
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Components of a Coherent and Effective Assessment System
Assessment is the process of gathering evidence of student learning to guide educational decisions. In…
Find out how to create and choose high-quality assessments, even for grades and subjects that don’t have state tests.
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