In mathematics education, it is surprisingly common to assess students almost exclusively on their ability to solve familiar problems within a limited time. This narrow focus often overlooks other essential competencies: the ability to structure and explain inquiry processes, to organise and develop responses, to synthesise others’ ideas, and more.

Study and Research Paths (SRPs) offer an opportunity to broaden the scope of assessment. They allow us to value different student strengths:
– those who are more reflective,
– those with strong synthesis skills,
– those who need more time to process ideas but can explain them better,
– those who bring creativity to how they present their thinking,
– those who can formulate insightful questions,
– etc.

By diversifying what we assess, SRPs help create a more inclusive and meaningful evaluation process.