Assessment continues to be an important conversation point within Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education scholarship and practice (Krupa et al …

This study proposes a theoretical view for bridging mathematical modeling and word
problem-solving activities. We introduce and elaborate on two theoretical ideas of the …

Advancement of testing of mathematical problem-solving skills calls for open-ended, realistic
tasks particularly susceptible to bias, compromising the score validity and fairness of tests …

In response to the call for more rigorously validated educational assessments, this study
used an iterative multimethod validation process to develop and validate outcomes from the …

The quality of teachers' mathematical knowledge for teaching (MKT) is critical for effective
teaching and mathematical learning of students. However, most efforts on measuring MKT …

A student's reading skill is essential to learning. Assessing reading skills, specifically
comprehension, is difficult. In the middle grades, students read to learn; and their teachers …

Think alouds are valuable tools for academicians, test developers, and practitioners as they
provide a unique window into a respondent's thinking during an assessment. The purpose of …

Assessment is central to teaching and learning, and recently there has been a substantive
shift from paper-and-pencil assessments towards technology delivered assessments such …

This article provides a brief introduction to the set of four articles in the special issue. To
provide a foundation for the issue, key terms are defined, a brief historical overview of …

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools developed to support teaching and learning
are widely available. Trustworthiness concerns, however, have prompted calls for …