nais
The impact of the COVID pandemic on student learning continues to provoke expressions of deep concern. In this paper, we use ERB test data to compare the impact on student learning from the initial closure of schools in March 2020 versus the impact on learning from the most recently concluded 2021-22 school year. The initial impact on student learning due to school closures in March 2020 was significant, ranging from 30% to 50% in the rate of student learning growth on different CTP subtests. By end of the 2021-22 school year, however, overall student growth rates on CTP subject tests […] read more
Latest Reading
ERB’s Head of School Report: See the Big Picture in Your School’s Assessment Data
ERB’s Head of School Report is designed specifically for school leadership teams seeking an interpretative summary of their ERB assessment results to guide strategic planning and evaluation. […] read more
How the AI-Driven PEG Scoring Algorithm Can Improve Student Writing
The PEG AI-powered scoring algorithm offers real-time, actionable feedback that helps students revise and refine their work effectively. […] read more
Communicating with Parents and Families Before Test Day: ERB’s Tips for Educators
We’ve compiled a list of tips and strategies to help enhance your communication with parents and families before achievement testing begins. […] read more
What Is to Be Done? Teaching Writing in the Era of AI
The core issue teachers need to consider is this: If writing in the future will be a collaboration between a human and an AI program, then what writing-related skills does a student need to develop? […] read more