spring 2013 options for independent schools The skills needed by today’s students are far di erent than those required cwra+ of students just a decade or so ago. Students can no longer rely solely on the collection and mastery of disciplinary-based information. Rather, they need to be able to analyze and evaluate information, solve problems, and communicate e ectively to a variety of audiences. Since 2007, many of your peers have used the cwra to measure these skills at the institution level. We $ are pleased to announce that, starting this spring, the cwra+ that will now allow this same information 25 to be shared at the student level (and, for the rst time, at the middle school level as well!). First time p/student participants are invited to participate in any of our existing the cwra models this spring for the one-time price this spring only of $25 per student. (Current members are welcome to join cwra+ this spring for this price as well). cwra cwra+ cwramiddle school+ january 28-april 18 april 1-may 31 april 1-may 31 learn more e cwra is a constructed-response, is spring we are launching a beta We are pleased to announce that for the Visit http://goo.gl/gtnjN3 to performance-based assessment that uses the administration of the cwra+, designed to rst time, and aer considerable demand, 1 see sample tasks, sample institution as the unit of analysis. Use of provide valid and reliable information at member institutions may now use the reports, and read what others the cwra this spring will allow you to both the institution and student levels. cwra+ to assess the performance of 8th think of the CWRA. determine how well your graduating seniors Member institutions may wish to use graders. cwra+ can provide middle schools are performing against other seniors from cwra+ data for formative purposes, or to with formative information about the across the country, as well as college provide students with direct instruction on development of their students’ 21st freshmen that have participated in the the 21st century skills they need to improve century skills, but can also assist in the Attend a webinar on either Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA). upon in order to be considered college- collaborative relationship middle schools 2 January 9 or 15 at 2PM ET. Institutions may also wish to assess other ready. have with upper schools, when determin- Email [email protected] classes as well. ing students’ readiness for the college- for instructions. prep environment.

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