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June 11, 2021

Studying How Raters Affect Performance Assessments

Standardized tests are widely used to determine student performance at all levels of education. However, a rater’s subjective assessment of the answers may affect the student’s score, particularly when examining open-ended or essay questions that are particularly valuable for providing insights into a student’s ability.
June 11, 2021

From the Desk of the Dean – Summer 2021

As we emerge from the long, strange academic year it has been, we are forever changed. One year ago, the School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) should have been wrapping up a successful set of events commemorating our 90th anniversary year. We should have shaken the hands of our graduates and settled into a typical summer of planning, writing, researching, prepping and working – albeit at a slower pace.
June 10, 2021

Ariana Gomes

Ariana Gomes recognized with the Maxine B. Wishart – Agent of Change Award, which exemplifies the highest values of the school, as well as receiving the highest scholastic award from the Department of Teaching & Learning. She accomplished these academic achievements while mentoring, serving, and leading in other roles, including serving as vice president of UM’s Future Educators Association in her senior year.