Next-Generation Assessment Research

Exploring advanced models and innovative practices transforming K–12 mathematical performance evaluation.

A Math Education Game Changer: Assessing What Really Counts

A Math Education Game Changer: Assessing What Really Counts

By Jay McTighe and Jay Meadows • February 1, 2026

Explore how AI-powered assessment tools like TRISTAN are transforming mathematics education by enabling authentic, open-ended tasks that measure mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, and 21st-century competencies—not just computational accuracy. Discover how technology can finally assess what really matters in math while making instruction more engaging and relevant for today's students.

Reshaping Math Assessment: A Practical and Visionary Conversation for Stimulating Change

Reshaping Math Assessment: A Practical and Visionary Conversation for Stimulating Change

By Steve Leinwand, Principal Research Analyst, American Institutes for Research; and Jay Meadows, Former Educator, Current CEO, Exemplars • August 20, 2025

Join renowned mathematics educator Steve Leinwand and Exemplars CEO Jay Meadows for a thought-provoking conversation on transforming math assessment. Explore critical questions about why and how we assess, challenge traditional models from classroom tests to standardized exams, and discover what an ideal assessment system looks like. Learn about effective formative assessments, performance-based questions, and innovative AI-powered tools that support teacher judgment and student learning while creating a more relevant, equitable, and transformative assessment landscape.