Seven principles for what must come before and after assessments—performance-based instruction.

The dictionary may define "rubric," but these models provide more clarity.

The president of Project CLASS describes how to ensure that teacher-made assessments are valid and worthy.

Project QUASAR math assessments have helped teachers analyze student responses and raised their expectations for student learning.

Parents see the rigor of the writing program when they are enlisted in reviewing anchor papers.

These 7th graders metamorphosed into butterfly scientists when they engaged in problem-based learning.

How to make standardized test-taking an occasion for authentic learning.

Assessments that require 5th graders to sketch their answers, work in groups, and create and disassemble simple machines result in significantly higher understanding of scientific concepts.

In response to state legislation, students in Oregon will soon be expected to earn a Certificate of Initial Mastery. The authors describe the challenges faced and lessons learned.

Six years after tackling performance-based education, Aurora Public Schools are touting impressive gains in student achievement.

An elementary school principal and a 2nd grade teacher ponder why some questions get answered while others are ignored.

The Work Sampling System's checklists, guidelines, portfolios, and summary reports provide a systematic way of documenting student progress.

A diploma from this high school means that students have demonstrated their critical thinking, communication skills, and sense of responsibility.

The Thoughtful Education Program helps a high school biology teacher revitalize her approach to teaching 9th graders about DNA.

These students make "raising their scores" their problem-based learning project.