What Works? Real Precision in Assessment & Learning (Recording)
Presenter(s): Dr. Laine Bradshaw
Formative assessment should pinpoint exactly what a student needs, and interventions should match that same level of precision—yet too often, one or both are too broad, leading to widely used learning materials that are unvetted for driving meaningful, precise growth. Join Dr. Laine Bradshaw, leading researcher and designer of diagnostic formative assessment systems, for a deep dive into how precision in assessment, intervention, and efficacy research fuels real learning. Discover what truly works, moving personalized learning beyond activity to true productivity.
We talk a lot about what works in education—but what if we’ve been measuring it the wrong way?
Too often, formative assessments fail to pinpoint students' specific learning needs with enough precision. At the same time, learning and intervention materials often lack validation for targeted purposes. The result? Schools invest time and resources into widely used learning materials that are unvetted for driving meaningful, precise growth—while missing the opportunity to use focused materials designed to foster standard-level mastery. This gap leaves significant learning potential unrealized and the promise of personalized learning unfulfilled.
In this webinar, Dr. Laine Bradshaw, leading researcher and designer of diagnostic formative assessment systems, will unpack:
Why formative assessments must be laser-focused to drive real learning
How interventions can miss opportunities for significant student growth
The limited ways we measure efficacy (state test gains ≠ targeted learning)
How shifting to precision-based intervention leads to real mastery
Right now, much of the focus is on broad, one-size-fits-all programs that carry generalized ‘seals of approval’—rather than ensuring specific, vetted materials lead to meaningful learning. To make interventions truly effective, we need to refine how we define success. The real question isn’t just “Did scores go up?”—it’s “Did a student actually master the standard they were struggling with?”
Join us for a bold conversation on precision, impact, and what it takes to truly move learning forward.
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