“We assess students to find out what they know and can do, but assessments are not direct pipelines into their minds. Rather, an assessment is a tool for observing students’ behavior and producing data that can be used to draw reasonable inferences about what students know.”
-Dr. James Pellegrino 2016 – Assessment Learning Network (ALN)
We’re learning that 3-dimensional assessment—disciplinary core ideas (DCIs) balanced with science and engineering practices and crosscutting concepts—is essential for supporting student sense-making. MAC has tools…
“The best assessment doesn’t just measure learning; it inspires it.” –Starr Sackstein And MAC has the resources and tools to elevate your assessment practices to…
Wendell Berry wrote, “We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.” Learn how MAC is living into our…
Let’s explore how schools are aligning their systems to equip students for our modern world. Read the September 24, 2025 MAC in a Moment.