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Responsible AI in Education: Another Update
Innovative AI approaches are transforming educational testing and impacting states in areas like item development, pilot testing, and psychometrics. States, vendors, and researchers are busy sharing information on ethical...
The “Too Good” Problem
Artificial intelligence can now predict item difficulty before students respond, potentially reducing pretesting costs and accelerating item development. But when should states trust these predictions,...
Early Childhood Assessments: Recent Trends in State Policies and Practices
At the CCSSO Early Childhood Education Collaborative Meeting on September 25, 2024, Senior Program Associate Matt Brunetti shared insights into his and his team's work...
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Large-Scale Assessment Alignment Expectations, Challenges, and Solutions
The assessment development of three-dimensional science standards represents rapidly evolving opportunities. Revisiting similar topics year after year allows for ongoing lessons and growth in understanding....
Multiple Pathways to Assessment Innovation: Diverse Approaches from Three States
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) has provided new opportunities for the creation of innovative assessment systems that fulfill accountability requirements while contributing to the...
Implementation of Computerized Adaptive Assessments
This update identifies the benefits and limitations of using computerized adaptive assessments, and considerations for states and districts interested in implementing computerized adaptive assessments.
Valid and Reliable Assessments
This update defines validity and reliability as a function of high quality assessments. An annotated list of resources is included.
Teachers’ Use of Kindergarten Entry Assessment Data
This update provides information about the administration and key findings of a survey aimed to understand how New Mexico kindergarten teachers are using data collected...
Native American Language Assessments in ESSA—Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This FAQ provides an overview of Native American language assessment requirements in ESSA.
Native Language Assessments in ESSA—Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This FAQ provides an overview of native language assessment requirements in ESSA.