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Rethinking Assessment in Higher Ed

July 02, 20253 min read 18 comments
Rethinking Assessment in Higher Ed

Practical frameworks for authentic assessment that improve student outcomes and reduce grading load.

Assessment is most effective when it mirrors authentic tasks. In this article, we unpack low-lift strategies for designing projects that measure judgment, collaboration and knowledge transfer. You will find checklists, rubrics and classroom-tested templates you can adapt right away...

We also include downloadable templates and a quick-start checklist at the end of this article so you can try ideas in your next class.

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Alex Brown·Jul 01, 2025

Great breakdown of authentic assessment. I tried the rubric template—worked well in my seminar.

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Chioma Segun·Jun 28, 2025

Would love a follow‑up on group assessment ideas. Thanks for sharing resources!

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