Computer-based testing gives 9-year-old Sailor Hulbert a headache. This year, she has to sit in front of a screen and click through questions three times instead of bubbling in a test booklet once.

Fitness assessments consist of different types of tests and exercises used to determine your overall health and physical fitness level. These tests typically assess your strength, endurance, and ...

Education faces a lot of criticism, some with good cause. The U.S. ranks low in reading and math compared with other developed nations. A recent trend to combat our shortcomings is to “assess” ...

Corrected: An earlier version of this story contained an incorrect job description for Paul Leather. He oversees state and local partnerships for the Center for Innovation and Education. Let’s get ...

Before a stress test, you’ll need to avoid food, drink, tobacco, and caffeine for a time. You may also have to stop taking some medications. Your doctor will provide information specific to you, but ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Elizabeth Pearson covers career trends and women in business. If you haven’t been asked to take a lengthy assessment test prior to ...

Assessments in education measure student achievement. These may take the form traditional assessments such as exams, or quizzes, but may also be part of learning activities such as group projects or ...