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K-12 schools across the country administer a range of student assessments. But a new survey of K-12 educators reveals a troubling gap between assessment and instruction. 

"When we understand each assessment's purpose, we unlock the power of personalized instruction, have deeper conversations about student growth, and paint a more complete and accurate picture of achievement." 

– Kirsten Baesler, North Dakota State Superintendent of Education

K-12 leaders and educators believe in the importance of assessments. The trouble is, the assessment tools they’re using don’t prove nearly as effective as they’d like, a new survey from Pearson reveals.

Administrators, classroom teachers and special educators from across the country responded to the survey. The most worrisome aspect of the problems they identify? The gaps appear in the areas educators consider most important to assess.

School and district leaders can’t afford to ignore these assessment shortcomings.

What’s the biggest pain point K-12 educators experience with classroom assessments? 

A new survey of K-12 educators confirms widespread use of classroom assessments. In the survey, conducted by Pearson Assessments and K-12 Dive’s studioID, the vast majority of respondents report using a range of assessments to monitor learning progress. 

When it comes to assessments, the first question K-12 leaders must confront is: Do we have confidence in the results?