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6 trends that are accelerating K-12 learning
K-12 education is on the verge of a major transition in which assessment can accelerate learning as a component of innovative classroom practices, according to Trent Workman, senior vice president, school assessment at Pearson. “People hear assessment, and they think...
Assessment technology built with the whole child in mind
The assessment needs of K-12 school districts are evolving and growing, and today’s innovative educators want technology that works for them rather than the other way around. Meanwhile, curriculum directors want to empower classroom teachers to use authentic...
The Power of Collaborative Scoring
As the power of digital assessments continues to enable improvements and innovations in education, one aspect we are excited about is how assessment technology platforms can enable more robust scoring practices including tools for greater accuracy, efficiency, and...
OSCAR Turns 5!!
It's hard to believe but OSCAR is turning 5! We are extremely proud of how quickly OSCAR has become a trusted solution across the assessment landscape. As of today, OSCAR is being used to score millions of assessments across three continents and has...
How Modern NLP is changing the EdTech Industry
Hello, my name is Adam Louly and I am one of the lead engineers at MZD working on our next generation essay platform (EMMA) and an AI/Machine scoring enthusiast. Automated Essay scoring has been used across the assessment industry for some time now, however,...
A Thank You from your Friends at MZD
Dear Friends, As we approach Thanksgiving, we want to pause for a moment and say thank you. To our clients and partners, we appreciate each and every one of you and we are thankful that you have given MZD the opportunity to be part of your solution. Although this...
Why MZD: Adam Henrich, VP of Strategic Development
I made the decision to join MZD this past August as the VP of Strategic Development. It was a decision that I had been contemplating for quite some time. Over the past few months I have been asked several times why I joined. The short answer came down to timing,...
MZD Leadership Series: Daisy Vickers, Vice President – Performance Scoring and Research
Our leadership interviews tap into MZD’s vast knowledge and experience in the assessment industry.
We discuss everything from the future of assessment to today’s biggest challenges. It’s the ideal resource for those of you looking for exciting new industry solutions.
This week, we’ve been talking to Daisy Vickers, VP Performance Scoring and Research, about COVID-19 and the impact for teachers and students.
MZD Leadership Series: Richard Ferguson, Chairman
The future of authentic assessment with our Chairman, Richard Ferguson Continuing with our leadership team series, we speak with our Chairman of the Board, Dr. Richard Ferguson, about how authentic assessment is transforming the education industry. Nations rely on the...
MZD Leadership Series: Zac Henrich, Co-founder and CEO
Our leadership interviews tap into MZD’s vast knowledge and experience in the assessment industry.
We discuss everything from the future of assessment to today’s biggest challenges. It’s the ideal resource for those of you looking for exciting new industry solutions.
This week, we’ve been talking to our CEO Zac Henrich about the state of the industry today. Find out why the assessment industry is ripe for disrupting and the biggest issue facing assessors today.
