by MZD | Mar 2, 2022 | Blog
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...
by MZD | Jan 26, 2022 | Blog
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...
by MZD | May 17, 2021 | Blog
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...
by MZD | Feb 24, 2021 | Blog
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...
by MZD | Jan 28, 2021 | Blog
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,...
by Zac Henrich | Nov 24, 2020 | Blog
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...