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Are You Testing Too Much (Part 2 of 2)

Posted on November 20, 2017November 20, 2017 by Matt Foster

Some tests simple do not show student learning - even with great teaching, they just don't work. Here's how to design assessments that encourage learning and show growth.

Posted in Assessment and DataTagged data, Education, testing

Are You Testing Too Much? [Part 1 of 2]

Posted on October 26, 2017October 27, 2017 by Matt Foster

How do you know if you're testing too much. In part 1, you will see the problem with "big" tests. And I'll introduce you to the solution - unidimensionality.

Posted in Assessment and DataTagged data, FuturEd, testing2 Comments
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