Approved Montana Field-Testing Flexibility Waiver Empowers Students and Educators
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The U.S. Department of Education (USED) has approved a Field-Testing Flexibility Waiver for the new Montana Alternative Student Testing (MAST) pilot program, an innovative through-year assessment design championed by Montana State Superintendent Elsie Arntzen.
Assessment HQ: A conversation with New Meridian’s Arthur VanderVeen (Part I)
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In part one of this two-part interview, Arthur talks to Dale Chu about the process and possibilities of developing large-scale assessments that are useful for both instruction and accountability.
Montana Looks to Expand Alternative School Testing Model Following Pilot Program
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The state of Montana is trying out a new model for student testing – based on more assessments throughout the year instead of a single large test at the end of the year. Now, Montana’s state superintendent of public instruction hopes to significantly expand the pilot program.
New Meridian: Montana is a Leader on Next-Generation Assessment
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After piloting in 30 districts, state expands innovative MAST program AUSTIN, TX — APRIL 21, 2023 — Leaders at New Meridian Corporation applauded a decision by the Montana Office of Public Instruction to expand the state’s successful through-course assessment pilot program. “Montana is leading the nation in creating the next generation of assessment,†said Arthur […]