On December 6, Canadian provincial and territorial ministry of education personnel took part in a virtual forum on the formative assessment uses of provincial/territorial large-scale assessment results. The event included the following: Many thanks to […]

I am pleased to announce that a research brief, authored by Dr. Pierre Brochu and I, has been published by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC). “School Policies: How Do They Differ across […]

In an earlier post, I provided a summary of the many benefits of moving to computer-based assessment; among them was the potential cost savings as compared with administering paper-based assessments. I noted that because computer-based […]

Many jurisdictions have either switched to computer-based assessments (also known as digital, e-, online or electronic assessments) or are considering transitioning their assessment program from paper-based to computer formats, and the benefits of modernizing assessments […]

I am honoured to have collaborated with Dr. Pierre Brochu of Consultation MEP Consulting Inc. on the development of the research brief “What Did You Have For Breakfast This Morning” (Assessment Matters! #15) for the […]