Guide
Not all assessment data is equal: Why validity and reliability matter
08.05.20
Description
Assessments designed to provide accurate, actionable information about what students are ready to learn can protect instructional time and do more to help teachers and students set—and meet—academic goals. Assessments that do this focus on the validity and reliability of data.
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