Testing on demand: a new era of assessment

When it comes to education, no topic is more controversial than high stakes testing. We know that quality feedback and assessment is essential – how else can we know if students understand what they’re being taught? But how and when is something many can’t agree on. Since its introduction, NAPLAN testing has been highly controversial – amongst teachers and parents alike – but if not NAPLAN, then what? How can we best devise a way to adequately measure learning outcomes?