Hawaii HB98 promotes authentic assessments in public schools to replace standardized testing and enhance real-world problem-solving skills.

Hawaii HB98 aims to shift public school education away from standardized testing by authorizing the use of authentic assessments. These assessments, which include project-based and problem-based learning, connect classroom content to real-world problem solving. The bill defines authentic assessment as an evaluation method involving multiple forms of measurement beyond standardized tests. It also mandates professional development for teachers and requires school complexes to use standards-based formative assessments at least quarterly.

Hawaii HB98 promotes authentic assessments in public schools to replace standardized testing and enhance real-world problem-solving skills.

Hawaii HB98 aims to shift public school education away from standardized testing by authorizing the use of authentic assessments. These assessments, which include project-based and problem-based learning, connect classroom content to real-world problem solving. The bill defines authentic assessment as an evaluation method involving multiple forms of measurement beyond standardized tests. It also mandates professional development for teachers and requires school complexes to use standards-based formative assessments at least quarterly.