Assessment for Learning MOOC’s Updates

  • Educational evaluation

    This evaluation of a school-based math intervention uses tests, observations, and interviews to assess student problem-solving and computation skills. Its strengths include multiple data sources, clear objectives, focus on implementation, and action...More

  • Example of an intelligence test, and explain how it works

    The WISC-V is an intelligence test for children that measures multiple cognitive domains, including verbal comprehension, visual-spatial skills, fluid reasoning, working memory, and processing speed. It provides reliable, standardized scores that he...More

  • Educational data mining

    Educational Data Mining offers powerful possibilities for predicting performance, personalizing learning, and improving instruction. At the same time, it faces challenges related to data quality, context, ethics, and interpretation. Effective use of...More

  • Example of an innovative, computer-mediated assessment

    Adaptive quizzing is an innovative computer-mediated assessment that adjusts question difficulty in real time based on student responses. It provides personalized learning, immediate feedback, and detailed performance data, helping teachers identify...More

  • Educational Evaluation

    This educational evaluation examines the effectiveness of a school-based reading intervention program for learners in Grades 1 to 3. Its primary purpose is to determine whether the intervention improves learners’ reading fluency and comprehension, h...More

  • Educational Data Mining

    One recent piece of research that uses educational data mining (EDM) as a source of evidence is the study “Predicting Student Performance and Enhancing Learning Outcomes: A Data-Driven Approach Using Educational Data Mining Techniques”, which applie...More

  • Learning Assessment and Environment

    One well-known learning and assessment environment that incorporates learning analytics is Coursera, a massive open online course (MOOC) platform that partners with universities and organizations to deliver online courses. Coursera collects detailed...More

  • Computer Mediated Assessment

    An innovative example of a computer-mediated assessment is Game-Based Assessment (GBA), such as Classcraft Quests or Minecraft Education Edition Assessment Worlds. These platforms use game environments to evaluate students’ problem-solving, collabor...More

  • Social Assumptions of Assessments

    Different kinds of assessment carry particular social assumptions that shape how learners are viewed and evaluated, leading to various consequences. Standardized assessments assume that all learners can be measured fairly through uniform conditions...More

  • Why We Need to Evaluate What We Do in Education and How to Do It Effectively

    Evaluation is essential in education because it provides systematic evidence about whether teaching strategies, programs, curricula, or policies are meeting their intended goals. Educational evaluation helps determine the effectiveness, efficiency,...More