Smarter Balanced is a state-led consortium developing assessments aligned to the Common Core State Standards in English language arts/literacy and mathematics that are designed to help prepare all students to graduate high school college- and career-ready. READ MORE
Smarter Balanced Featured in Fordham Institute Q&A
Smarter Balanced participated in a Q&A with the Fordham Institute’s Common Core Watch blog. The article provides an in-depth look at the progress of developing next-generation assessments aligned to the Common Core, as well as detailed responses to questions on cost, technology, and the future of the Consortium. READ MORE
On Track and Moving Forward: An Update on the Smarter Balanced Assessment System
Smarter Balanced is meeting key milestones toward the on-time launch of the assessment system in the 2014-15 school year. This spring, more than one million students in 21 states were recruited to participate in the Pilot Test. Technology requirements are available to help states and districts prepare for online assessments aligned to the Common Core State Standards. Download a new factsheet to learn more about the Consortium’s progress and the road ahead. READ MORE
Alaska Joins the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium
Alaska has joined the Consortium as an Advisory State. With the addition of Alaska, Smarter Balanced includes 26 member states and territories working collaboratively to develop a next-generation assessment system for English language arts/literacy and mathematics. READ MORE
Pilot Test Launched – 2/21/13 – Joe Willhoft, Executive Director
This month, Smarter Balanced is launching a Pilot Test of the assessment system. This marks an important milestone in the development of assessments that will give teachers and parents a clearer picture of where students are succeeding and where they need help. READ MORE
