Future Trends in Educational Assessment in the Netherlands

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

Several trends can be observed. Educational assessment receives much attention in the press and in politics. Last year, for example, the introduction of the compulsory math test in the secondary and vocational education school was heavily debated. Besides, there is a continued emphasis on computerized test administrations and the opportunities it offers for more effective assessment. About formative assessment, there are questions on how assessment can best be used to provide students with feedback, to monitor their progress and to offer differentiated education? Finally, there is an increased focus on the quality of assessments. In this symposium, these trends will be discussed from a Dutch point of view and put into an international, global perspective.

Sub Unit

• Netherlands Educational Research Association - VOR

Papers

• Diagnostic Testing for All - Sanneke Schouwstra, Cito

• Development of a Dutch Rating Scheme for the Quality of Educational Tests and Examinations - Bernard P. Veldkamp, Universiteit Twente; Theo Eggen, Cito; Dorien den Otter, RCEC; Piet F. Sanders, Cito

• Combining Learning and Testing: Can Assessment Expertise Improve Adaptive Learning? - Saskia Wools, Cito

• Change-Point Detection Methods to Identify Increase of Learning and Disengagement - Jean-Paul Fox, University of Twente

• Factors Influencing the Use of Formative Assessment in the Classroom - Kim Schildkamp, Universiteit Twente; Cindy Louise Poortman, University of Twente; Christel Wolterinck, University of Twente; Wilma Berdien Kippers, University of Twente

Discussants

• Steve Ferrara, Pearson School

• Matthias Von Davier, Educational Testing Service