The Philippines’ PISA 2025 mathematics results offer something we have not seen since the country joined PISA: a clear improvement. PISA, or the Programme for International Student Assessment, is an
Category: Assessment
How You Can Use and Interpret Your School’s RMA Results
Many schools now administer the RMA at the beginning and again at the end of the school year. As schools follow these directions, it is important to understand what the
Use the RMA Wisely: A Readiness Tool, Not a Substitute for Pretest or Posttest
Many schools are considering using the Readiness Math Assessment (RMA) as both a pretest and posttest to measure improvement. However, RMA should be used solely to assess readiness, while other assessments should be employed to identify misconceptions and document learning. A balanced approach ensures accurate instructional decisions and protects educational quality.
Six ways to give feedback to students to keep them in the task of learning
There are two types of assessment based on its goals or use. One is what I call assessment in the service of teaching. The second is what I call assessment in