Instructure's Annual State of Assessment Survey Reveals the Importance of Data-Informed Decision Making, Educator Desire for Greater Assessment Literacy
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"Based on the findings, educators need efficient and effective tools to create and deliver assessments that measure student growth beyond achievement," said Karl Rectanus, SVP of K-12 Strategy. "The report shows the need for learning platforms that can seamlessly and safely integrate assessment into content to optimize effective teaching and learning."
Partnering with Hanover Research, Instructure launched the study designed to understand how 1,000 K-12 teachers and administrators across
The findings suggest five common trends and best practices to drive more balanced assessment in K-12 schools. View the full report: 2023 State of Assessment in K-12 Education.
1. Assessment literacy needs to be prioritized.
There is a need to invest in professional development for teachers to build confidence in assessment design and practice, as well as how to effectively use the data to drive learning.
- Four out of five educators perceive their district or school culture to be "assessment-focused," yet only three out of five consider themselves "assessment literate."
- With less than two-thirds of educators (
64% ) feeling comfortable with their current state standards, further efforts are needed to promote standards-aligned assessment.
2. Both administrators and teachers value assessment – for different reasons.
The survey uncovered diverging perspectives between administrators and teachers regarding the value of assessment.
62% of teachers expressed concerns over the negative impact of current assessment models on instructional time.- The impact of interim and summative assessments differs between teachers and administrators. Administrators are
17% more likely to view interim assessments as an opportunity to measure student growth than teachers.
3. Quality and reliability (still) matter most.
Assessment remains top-of-mind for educators. Almost twice as many educators are evaluating their assessments annually compared to one year ago. As schools continue to evaluate assessments and consider changing models in upcoming years, three characteristics are valued above all: reliability (
- Of the
70% of educators evaluating their assessments at least once yearly, half implement new assessments annually. This number is significantly higher than38% in 2021. 87% of educators agree that aligning assessments with state standards and accurately representing the district's scope and sequence is crucial.
4. The right technology embeds the right assessment data at the right time.
Choosing the right educational tools is crucial for schools, especially given the abundance of options and approaching funding deadlines.
- Top data priorities include the ability to track student mastery of learning standards (
46% ), align content to standards (46% ) and efficient, real-time data delivery (42% ). - Many educators report they are more likely to embrace technology that provides valuable data (
51% ), is promoted by school leaders (47% ) and saves them time (47% ).
5. Educators continue to balance the assessment approach.
As the post-pandemic new normal sets in, educators' confidence in summative assessment appears to be returning.
- More than two-thirds of educators reported positive perceptions of summative assessments, compared to just over half of educators in 2021.
- Educators cite that summative assessments help them to see trends over time (
76% ), provide valuable data that influence classroom instruction (73% ) and encourage them to grow as teachers (70% ).
SURVEY METHODOLOGY
The 2023 State of Assessment in K-12 Education survey was developed in coordination with Hanover Research. It was fielded in April 2023 and after fielding and data cleaning, the study comprised 1,000 qualified, completed responses from 550 teachers, 340 school or district-level administrators and 110 assessment specialists. The data is cut into crosstabs by role, region and district urbanicity. We performed statistical significance testing across segments with a
For any questions regarding the underlying methodology or data, please contact us at k12assessment@instructure.com.
ABOUT INSTRUCTURE
Instructure (NYSE: INST) is an education technology company dedicated to elevating student success, amplifying the power of teaching, and inspiring everyone to learn together. Today the Instructure Learning Platform, comprised of its flagship product Canvas LMS and several products serving K-12 and higher education, supports tens of millions of educators and learners around the world. Learn more at www.instructure.com. Today the Instructure Learning Platform, comprised of its flagship product Canvas LMS, supports tens of millions of educators and learners around the world. Learn more at www.instructure.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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