In competency-based assessment, however, what we can find out is whether a student's performance meets or exceeds the expectations of a whole community of experts. If we do this right, ...

Through examples, the article explores how competency-based assessments can foster critical thinking and practical skills. It also examines CBSE’s current initiatives, the challenges faced, ...

Indeed, Common Core and competency-based learning should be a natural fit, as the former creates learning maps for students to master that can shift the emphasis from time to mastery of deeper ...

Possible end game for competency-based education emerges with five new "direct assessment" programs, as foundations and experts discuss how to ensure academic quality.

The competency-based approach has critics, some of whom say its focus on industrial-style efficiencies will shortchange lower-income students. Even so, more colleges will get into the ...

New Hampshire's Assessment for Learning Project (ALP) has been a quest to deepen and personalize competency-based learning for all students.

Continuous assessment is an important component in a competency-based dental curriculum. Several workers have published details of the assessment proformas used in their own institutions. 15, 16 ...

The Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) continues to take shape with Grade 5 students across the country officially beginning their formative assessments today. The assessment, which will account ...