How we measure student progress

How we measure student progress

Few topics in education spark as much debate — or hold as much potential for impact — as student assessment. It’s the lens through which we interpret learning, the data that informs decisions, and often, the evidence that drives accountability. In this issue of Kappan, we bring together a set of timely articles that offer fresh perspectives on how we measure student progress. Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey examine the use of priority standards. W…