TeachThought
Paper-based or computer-based testing? Whichever meets student needs
Chad Barrett and Stuart Kahl (2016)
As the shift to digital continues in schools and classrooms, it’s easy to assume that computer-delivered assessments are the future of testing. [Original post] [PDF]
Cognia (and Measured Progress)
Instructionally-Sensitive assessments
Chad Barrett (2019)
Across the country, educators are evaluating current instructional practices and implementing strategies designed to improve student learning. [Original post] [PDF]
Supporting new paradigms for educational accountability
Chad Barrett (2016)
When I learned that Linda Darling-Hammond, an educational researcher and policy
advocate at Stanford University, was taking on the role of President and CEO of
Learning Policy Institute, I was curious about the new organization and what its
goals might be. [PDF]
Online and paper testing: Are we looking at the differences closely enough?
Chad Barrett (2016)
Recently Parcc, Inc. reported student performance differences in the Spring 2015 PARCC assessments based on the mode of testing. [PDF]
New peer review guidance from USDOE: Important information for state assessment teams
Chad Barrett (2015)
On September 25, 2015, the United States Department of Education (USDOE) released revised guidance for the peer review of state assessment systems. [PDF]
