real-world issues and problems, developing ideas 

and theories and pursuing answers and solutions.

For example, although Desmos is allowed during the EOC, students are limited to a basic version that removes key features they frequently use—such as sliders, tables, and automated equation solving.

These restrictions prevent students from fully applying the digital problem-solving skills they’ve developed. This disconnect between differentiated instruction and standardized assessment highlights the urgent need for better alignment to ensure fair, authentic, and consistent evaluation of student learning.

Truly consistency is the key!