How are academic standards and assessments related in the OAE framework?

In the OAE framework, academic standards play a crucial role in guiding the development of assessments designed to evaluate student learning. Academic standards outline the essential knowledge and skills that students are expected to acquire at various grade levels. These standards provide a clear framework for what educators should teach, ensuring that all students have access to a consistent and high-quality education.

When assessments are created, they are directly aligned with these academic standards, allowing educators to accurately measure whether students have achieved the intended learning outcomes. This alignment ensures that assessments effectively evaluate the specific content and skills outlined in the standards, providing a meaningful way to gauge student progress and inform instructional practices.

By guiding the creation of assessments, academic standards ensure that the evaluations not only measure student learning but also support teaching practices that foster student success in meeting these established benchmarks. This relationship between standards and assessments is fundamental to the overall educational process within the OAE framework.