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  • CRESST Recommendation for New Assessment System for UC Admissions

    May 20, 2020

    Background College and university admissions processes are—much like our planet is with coronavirus—in a state of uncertainty and transition. What we thought may have worked well enough to get by is no longer viable. As with many aspects of our lives, the University of California (UC) admissions process—specifically the standardized testing component—requires reform. Adjustments to […]

  • CRESST @ NCME + AERA

    March 26, 2019

    CRESST researchers will present at this year’s NCME and AERA meetings on a variety of topics, from the challenges of scaling tests for small populations, to a survey of research on using an iPad to teach preschoolers measurement concepts, to the effect of feedback on learner behavior and performance in digital gaming. Over 20 CRESST researchers, including the ELPA21 […]

  • Current Practices in Evaluation and Assessment in China

    October 21, 2018

    In this CRESSTCON’18 plenary session, Current Practices in Evaluation and Assessment in China, panelists from Beijing Normal University will discuss contemporary issues related to technology, assessment, and evaluation in China. Check out these exciting presenters below and then come see them in person at CRESSTCON’18!   Li Yanfang   Dr. Li Yanfang is a professor […]

  • CRESST Named Partner in U.S. Dept of Ed Grant

    October 15, 2018

    Los Angeles, CA – The National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST) of the Graduate School of Education and Information Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles, is the project management partner for a $7.8 million grant awarded to the Iowa Department of Education by the U.S. Department of Education. […]

  • CRESSTCON’18 Keynote Speakers: Saxberg and Suárez-Orozco

    September 26, 2018

    We are thrilled about our two CRESSTCON’18 keynote speakers: Bror Saxberg, Vice President of Learning Science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), and Marcelo M. Suárez-Orozco, the Wasserman Dean, UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies. Each brings their unique experience and insight to the conference theme of building partnerships to enhance excellence and equity. Bror […]

  • Improving Statistical Methods in Social Science Research

    September 14, 2018

    In the CRESSTCON’18 breakout session Improving Statistical Methods in Social Science Research, our graduate student researchers in the Social Research Methodology program at UCLA will present their current work in psychometrics and quantitative research. Their presentations will provide insight into the theoretical development of structural equation modeling and item response theory. They will also share their […]

  • Li Cai Talks about CRESSTCON’18

    September 13, 2018

    Recently I got the chance to sit down with CRESST Director Li Cai to find out about his perspective on CRESSTCON’18 – what he’s most excited about, what makes the conference unique, and what participants can expect at this year’s event. Q. Can you give me an overview of CRESSTCON? CRESSTCON is a small gathering […]

  • Innovations in Statistical Methodology and Psychometrics

    August 30, 2018

    As we get closer to CRESSTCON’18, we are so excited to see our breakout sessions take form! This week we highlight the breakout session, Innovations in Statistical Methodology and Psychometrics. In this session, the presenters will cover recent developments in latent variable modeling, multilevel modeling, and computational approaches to the analysis of data from educational […]

  • Identifying English Learners: The ELPA21 Dynamic Screener

    August 27, 2018

    Today we highlight the CRESSTCON’18 breakout session, Identifying English Learners: The ELPA21 Dynamic Screener. This session will describe efforts to develop an efficient and accurate test used for the initial identification of students who are potential English learners in eight states of the English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21st Century (ELPA21). This is a […]

  • Games, Simulations and Data-Driven Decisions

    August 17, 2018

    In today’s post, we’ll focus on the CRESSTCON’18 breakout session Games and Simulations. This session will highlight research that pushes forward on the frontiers of learning and assessment by using technology to capture and analyze data in new and unobtrusive ways. Participants will discuss ways to capitalize and build on the possibilities of using telemetry to […]

  • Innovations in Early Childhood Instruction and Assessment

    August 14, 2018

    Today we highlight our CRESSTCON’18 breakout session: Innovations in Early Childhood Instruction and Assessment. This session will showcase research focused on technology in the instruction and assessment of young children. From digital games to innovative in-school curriculum, our presenters will share their expertise and research in this exciting and evolving arena. We hope you will […]

  • CRESST Holds Workshop for Beijing Normal University Students

    August 12, 2018

    This July, CRESST was pleased to host graduate students from Beijing Normal University (BNU) to participate in lectures and discussions conducted by CRESST staff members. Led by BNU professor, Youfa Li, the 12 students spent ten days discussing the intersection of educational research and practice across countries.