New Science Assessments Raise Expectations for K-12 Companies
Challenge for Vendors, Policymakers Is Aligning Tests to Instructional Goals

As states continue to develop assessments in response to the Next Generation Science Standards, one thing is clear: The approach that states are taking when interpreting and using the new standards—which are broad, deep, and complex—varies widely.
Both states and companies working in assessment, curriculum, and other areas are trying to understand how the standards can…