The new Common Core State Standards establish what students at every grade level need to know on their way to graduating high school prepared for college or the workplace. But it will be assessment systems that define how students and schools actually meet the new standards. This paper outlines five principles that states should consider as they develop these new systems with a goal of ensuring that students graduate from high school ready to succeed in college or career.
About the Report:
Title: What’s Next? The Assessment Challenges Facing States
(PDF, 3.85MB, 14 pages)
Prepared by: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Date Published: 2010