The main aim of assessment in mathematics education is to provide evidence that can be used to make decisions about or improve mathematics education, raising questions about which aspects of students’ mathematical competence should be assessed—as well as how and for what purpose. This lecture will address 1) issues related to the assessment process and to the development of assessments that can validly assess students’ mathematical competence; (2) issues related to educational policy and policy-making based on assessment data; and (3) issues related to equity. A main aim of the presentation is to show how these issues play out differently for different stakeholders, for instance students, teachers, school leaders and educational authorities.

Bio:

Professor Guri A. Nortvedt works at the University of Oslo, Norway. Her research focuses on various aspects of educational assessment in mathematics education, including both classroom and large-scale external assessments. Professor Nortvedt's work encompasses themes such as culturally responsive assessment, teacher assessment literacy, formative assessment, and assessment of diverse students.