Computer-based testing is becoming dominant for assessments in education. In New York, students take state assessments, which are now administered digitally. While this transition in technology offers advantages, there are also challenges, including insufficient digital literacy for students to adequately meet the technological demands of the assessments. Ensuring score comparability between computer-based tests and paper-based tests is crucial for data validity and accurate decision-making. Kristen Panzarella and Angela Walmsley talked with New York teachers about the transition to computer-based testing, and they examined the scores before and after the change.
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