Formative Assessment
Making educational improvements requires an understanding of current skills and knowledge.
The Criterion® Online Writing Evaluation Service >
The Criterion® Online Writing Evaluation service is a web-based application that evaluates a student's writing skills and within seconds provides diagnostic feedback and a holistic score. Students use the Criterion service to plan, write and revise essays using free online planning templates and writer's handbooks.
See also:
- The CBAL™ Research Program: Overview (Flash, 8:02)
- Center for K–12 Assessment & Performance Management
Common State Assessments
Learn how ETS offers advice on common state assessments.
NAEP and ETS
ETS has assisted the NAEP program in introducing numerous psychometric and assessment design innovations over the years. Learn more >
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How ETS Develops Test Questions
Watch a brief video to learn how ETS creates fair, meaningful tests and test questions (Flash, 5:59).