What does online testing mean for your school?

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Standardised testing is not universally popular, with critics pointing out that a focus on test results can lead to “teaching to the test” rather than on the best learning approach. The decision to fund the move of NAPLAN from paper-based to online testing indicates that standardised testing will be part of the K-12 education landscape for the foreseeable future. This article takes a look at some of the pros and cons of online assessment and asks if BYOD classrooms will face additional challenges.