This report includes:
- A rationale for why balanced and comprehensive assessment systems are necessary
- Definitions of the terms balanced, comprehensive, coherent, and assessment system
- Definition of the essential components and relationships of a coherent and balanced assessment system and
criteria for determining the presence and quality of such components and relationships - A framework (template/model) for a balanced and coherent assessment system that represents a consensus of the states and sponsors involved in this project
- Some examples of what a balanced and coherent assessment system could, in fact, look like. The examples reflect different approaches states may take.
- References to help guide further learning about balanced assessment systems
Paper commissioned by Council of Chief State School Officers and the R&D Consortium sponsored by Renaissance Learning
