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SMARTER Balanced (SBAC)

SMARTER Balanced (SBAC)

One of two US state-led consortia developing next-generation assessments aligned to the Common Core State Standards.
http://www.k12.wa.us/smarter/

In EdSurge News

Reassessing the Assessment: How High-Stakes Testing Inhibits K-12 Innovation

Reassessing the Assessment: How High-Stakes Testing Inhibits K-12 Innovation

By Mary Jo Madda (Columnist)

Why the SAT and ACT May Replace PARCC and Smarter Balanced

Why the SAT and ACT May Replace PARCC and Smarter Balanced

By Mary Jo Madda (Columnist)

Why Low SmarterBalanced Scores Are An Opportunity--Not Cause for Concern

Why Low SmarterBalanced Scores Are An Opportunity--Not Cause for Concern

Schoolzilla Releases California SmarterBalanced Comparison Tool

Schoolzilla Releases California SmarterBalanced Comparison Tool

States Report Significant Hurdles With Common Core Testing

States Report Significant Hurdles With Common Core Testing

Why the Smarter Balanced Common Core Math Test is Fatally Flawed

Why the Smarter Balanced Common Core Math Test is Fatally Flawed

By Steven Rasmussen

Computerized Common Core Testing Poses Challenge for Schools

Computerized Common Core Testing Poses Challenge for Schools

By Charley Locke