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ERRR #095. Ron Berger on an Ethic of Excellence

Education Research Reading Room

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Rethinking Educational Assessment

This chapter discusses the shifting paradigm of educational assessment, advocating for a move from high-stakes standardized testing to ongoing self-assessment and qualitative feedback. The speakers highlight the limitations of traditional metrics and emphasize the need for a holistic evaluation approach that includes diverse evidence of student learning. They also explore the complex relationship between standardized tests, socioeconomic factors, and the implications for equity in education.

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