McGraw-Hill Position Paper Outlines Components of a Balanced 21st Century Assessment...

McGraw-Hill Position Paper Outlines Components of a Balanced 21st Century
Assessment System
Vision for Integrated Instruction and Assessment Supported by Education
Technology Is Designed to Help Students Prepare for the Global Workplace

NEW YORK, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- A new position paper from McGraw-Hill
Assessment and Reporting, composed of CTB/McGraw-Hill and The Grow
Network/McGraw-Hill, highlights the use of educational assessment as a
forward-looking teaching and learning tool in 21st Century classrooms.
The paper, entitled "21st Century Approach: Preparing Students for the
Global Workforce," outlines the key ingredients and critical success factors
for a balanced 21st Century assessment and reporting model that is tightly
coupled with student learning. It also explores the effective use of education
technology to create an integrated assessment and instructional system
supported by data derived from multiple assessment measures and bolstered by
professional development of teachers. In addition, the paper emphasizes the
role of parental involvement in student success through the use of accessible
student reports, learning resources, and instructional activities.
"The new model of assessment and reporting takes advantage of modern
technology to provide teachers, students, and parents with real-time data to
help students succeed," said Mostafa Mehrabani, president of McGraw-Hill
Assessment and Reporting. "This new paradigm incorporates both summative and
formative assessment to create a continuous learning picture. It is vital that
we change the current rear-view mirror focus to give teachers and students
actionable feedback that bridges learning gaps and informs instruction."
Assessment and reporting can be used as a dynamic decision support system
that fosters learning opportunities and supports students in reaching their
highest potential. A balanced and successful 21st Century assessment
program:

-- Monitors educational systems for public accountability
-- Helps provide information to enhance classroom instruction
-- Enables evaluations of the effectiveness of instructional practices
-- Measures student achievement and mastery of skills
-- Provides the data and tools to improve student progress
-- Engages parents in student learning
-- Helps prepare students to compete effectively in the global economy

Educational assessment plays a valuable role in every school, district,
and state in supporting innovation, enhancing student achievement, and driving
educational excellence. It provides essential information that guides genuine
education improvement and helps educators, parents, and communities work
together to ensure the quality education that students need to compete and
thrive in the world economy. To read the entire paper, go to
www.CTB.com/21st_Century_Approach.
About CTB/McGraw-Hill
As the nation's leading publisher of standardized and standards-based
achievement tests for pre-school, elementary, middle, high school, and adult
education, CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC offers a broad range of assessments, software
and services. CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC is part of the Assessment and Reporting
group of McGraw-Hill Education (MHE), a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies
(NYSE: MHP). MHE is a leading global provider of print and digital
instructional, assessment and reference solutions that empower professionals
and students of all ages. McGraw-Hill Education has offices in 33 countries
and publishes in more than 60 languages. Additional information is available
at www.CTB.com.
About The Grow Network/McGraw-Hill
Established in March 2000, The Grow Network/McGraw-Hill is a nationally
recognized leader in educational assessment reporting. The Grow Network's
innovative patent-pending system offers dynamic reports and differentiated
learning tools in print and online for families, teachers, and educational
leaders. The Grow Network is part of the Assessment and Reporting group of
McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP).
Additional information is available at http://info.grow.net/.
Media Inquiries
Kelley Carpenter
Director, Communications
McGraw-Hill Assessment and Reporting
(831) 393-7196
kelley_carpenter@mcgraw-hill.com

SOURCE CTB/McGraw-Hill; The Grow Network/McGraw-Hill

Kelley Carpenter Director, Communications McGraw-Hill Assessment and Reporting
(831) 393-7196 kelley_carpenter@mcgraw-hill.com