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Every State Now Lets Schools Measure Students' Success Based on Mastery, Not Seat Time.

Authors :
Stanford, Libby
Source :
Education Week. 6/14/2023, Vol. 42 Issue 36, p8-9. 2p. 1 Map, 1 Cartoon or Caricature.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article reports on the move by U.S. states to adopt competency-based education policies in their jurisdiction to replace time-based grades and course credits. The aim is to assess students based on their mastery of a subject. Also cited are the decision of Wyoming to pilot a competency-based learning program, and the alleged benefits of said program like more personalized learning.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02774232
Volume :
42
Issue :
36
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Education Week
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
164318125