Thankfully, with the Common Core standards exemplifying the 4Cs: Creativity and Critical Thinking (through performance-based assessments), Collaboration, and Communication (in particular through the use of interdisciplinary writing), we are looking at a more fluid future in testing formats.
"finds age-appropriate educational content on any topic presented with interactive multimedia interfaces
generates quiz questions based on student's research activity and skill level
supports creation of research journals and concept maps for learning assessment"
Teaching all children to read in today's diverse classrooms requires a reading specialist in every school. Reading specialists provide expert instruction, assessment, and leadership for the reading program. With their advanced preparation and experience in reading, they are responsible for the literacy performance of all readers, in particular those who struggle.