Talking Science Assessment at NSTA
New Meridian Science Director Chris Lazzaro will discuss how to manage science assessment in today’s challenging environment at the National Science Teaching Association’s conference in May
Start Strong Assessment Gets Good Grades in New Jersey
New Meridian’s Start Strong Assessment, a beginning-of-year test that takes a single class period and delivers quick feedback, received high marks from educators in the Garden State.
Science Leaders Speak
New Meridian’s webinar, The Unique Challenges of Science Education in a Post-Pandemic World
The Very Best Case for Science Education
Last month was a big one for those of us who watch science education closely. In a matter of days, scores from two international science benchmarks, the PISA and TIMSS exams, were released. The results were mixed with cause for both optimism and concern, but both tests remind us of one very important truth: science […]
The Unique Challenges of Science Education in a Post-Pandemic World
Despite challenging conditions brought about by the pandemic, states continue their efforts to implement three-dimensional science standards—and it’s no simple task. Many states have spent years bringing standards into alignment, developing curricula, training teachers and creating assessments, and there’s still more work ahead. Now, that work must carry on in an environment where priorities, funding […]
New Meridian Offers Framework to Review 3D Science Assessment Items
As part of its ongoing effort to provide states with high-quality science assessment tools, New Meridian is releasing a universal framework states can use to review and evaluate test items for science assessments. The New Meridian Framework for Quality Review of NGSS Science Assessment Items, based on well-known industry research, walks states through how to […]
Introducing the New Meridian Science Exchange
The New Meridian Science Exchange, which provides states with simple and cost-effective access to high-quality assessment items aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), is launching this month. The exchange allows states flexible options such as drawing from a bank of test items to create NGSS-aligned assessments or contributing items to the bank to produce licensing […]
A New Look for New Meridian’s Website
After months of hard work, we are proud to announce that New Meridian’s redesigned website launched this week. The new site is much easier to navigate, making it simple to find information about the evolving role of assessments and our growing suite of assessment solutions. It also contains more information from our team of experts […]
New Meridian Launches Start Strong Assessment
New Meridian’s Start Strong Assessment – a beginning-of-year screening test that can be administered in a single period and delivers quick feedback, will be available in August.