When you think of testing, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a crowded classroom, the squeak of chalk on a board, and the nervous shuffle of papers. Or, maybe it’s today’s high-tech, AI-driven remote assessments delivered seamlessly around the world. No matter what your first thought is, the history of testing reveals a fascinating journey — one shaped by culture, technology, and the ever-changing definition of what it means to demonstrate knowledge. Today, we’re taking a nostalgic yet informative look back at how assessments have evolved, and where they’re headed next, led by the newest innovations from Kryterion. Ancient