How does Measured Progress approach the design of customized large-scale assessment programs?
Measured Progress combines both traditional and innovative measures in the design of large-scale assessment programs, most of which include multiple-choice, short-answer, open-response questions and writing tasks for primary, middle, and high school students. Some of the more innovative programs also use performance tasks and portfolio evaluations. By designing programs that include various types of measures all determined by our clients’ assessment goals we broaden the vision of what is possible in large-scale testing programs. Customization is the hallmark of each of our programs. Our clients establish their assessment programs’ specific curriculum frameworks and performance standards. Local educators in client states are usually involved in the processes of test development, standard setting, and interpretation of results.
