On August 26, 2025, members of provincial ministries of education from across Canada participated in a virtual roundtable on classroom assessment. The roundtable was organized in response to interest from colleagues across the country who […]
Educational large-scale student assessments rely on two general item types: selected-response (e.g., multiple-choice) and constructed-response items, which encompass both short-answer and long-answer formats. In the case of computer-based assessments, selected responses can be automatically machine-scored. Constructed-response formats
This article is a companion piece to my recent account, which describes English-language provincial assessments in Quebec.[1] As reported in my previous article, Quebec’s education and large scale student assessment systems/programs, although similar to other Canadian provinces […]
Most jurisdictions and testing organizations utilize framework documents, while others may not. Among those that do, there is a wide range of content included, often presented in various formats. An assessment framework is a foundational document that identifies […]
Jurisdictions/testing organizations have transitioned from paper-based to digital assessments for many reasons. In my 2023 article,[1] I provide highlevel descriptions of several benefits of digital assessments, related to authenticity, engagement, equity and inclusion, item and test development […]
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