Measurement & scaling


NISS Ingram Olkin Forum: COVID and the Schools: Modeling Openings, Closings, and Learning Loss
In this National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) Ingram Olkin “Statistics Serving Society” Forum, experts from around the country share statistical and data-analytic challenges they have faced as they have reported on and researched issues around the impact of COVID-19 in U.S. schools. Read more on the forum and presenters on the NISS webpage.
By: Megan Kuhfeld


How is COVID-19 affecting student learning? Initial findings from fall 2020
In this Brown Center Chalkboard (Brookings Institution) blog, NWEA researchers share findings from new research that sheds light on the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on student learning.
By: Megan Kuhfeld, James Soland, Beth Tarasawa, Angela Johnson, Erik Ruzek, Karyn Lewis
Topics: COVID-19 and schools, Equity, Measurement & scaling


Comparability analysis of remote and in-person MAP Growth testing in fall 2020
How have COVID-19 school closures impacted student academic growth and achievement? New research using fall 2020 MAP Growth assessment data for 4.4 million students provides new insights, key findings, and actionable recommendations.
By: Megan Kuhfeld, Karyn Lewis, Patrick Meyer, Beth Tarasawa
Topics: COVID-19 and schools, Measurement & scaling, School & test engagement


Technical appendix for: Learning during COVID-19: Initial findings on students’ reading and math achievement and growth
This technical brief provides additional detail on the samples, methodology, and results from analyses highlighted in the brief, Learning during COVID-19: Initial findings on students’ reading and math achievement and growth.
By: Megan Kuhfeld, Erik Ruzek, Angela Johnson, Beth Tarasawa, Karyn Lewis


Learning during COVID-19: Initial findings on students’ reading and math achievement and growth
How have COVID-19 school closures impacted student academic growth and achievement? New research using fall 2020 MAP Growth assessment data for 4.4 million students provides new insights, key findings, and actionable recommendations.
By: Megan Kuhfeld, Beth Tarasawa, Angela Johnson, Erik Ruzek, Karyn Lewis
Topics: COVID-19 and schools, Equity, Measurement & scaling


A “Lost Year” of Data? What Disruptions From COVID-19 Mean For Education Research
This Bellwether Education Partners webinar examines how education research can continue to offer meaningful, relevant information to policymakers and practitioners after the “lost year” of data from COVID disruptions to schools and testing.
By: Matthew Soldner, Megan Kuhfeld, Dan Goldhaber, Constance Lindsay, Allison Crean Davis
Topics: COVID-19 and schools, Empowering educators, Measurement & scaling


Parameter estimation accuracy of the effort-moderated IRT model under multiple assumption violations
This session from the National Council on Measurement in Education 2020 virtual conference presents new research findings on understanding and managing test-taking disengagement.
By: James Soland, Joseph Rios