ThinkReady is an instrument measuring the development of cognitive competencies that students need for college success. Previously known as College-Readiness Performance Assessment System (C-PAS), ThinkReady focuses on David Conley’s Key Cognitive Strategies for college and career readiness: problem formulation, research, interpretation, communication, and precision/accuracy. These cognitive strategies are measured via a series of performance tasks.
Year developed: 2009 as College-Readiness Performance Assessment System (C-PAS).
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Conley, D., Lombardi, A., Seburn, M., & McGaughy, C. (2009). Formative assessment for college readiness: Measuring skill and growth in five key cognitive strategies associated with postsecondary success. Educational Policy Improvement Center. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED518767.pdf