Assessments

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Digital Exams On The Way, But The Pace Is Slow

The need for an accelerated pace in the adoption of digital exams is increasingly important to better equip students for work today.

Talking about Assessment

We recognise that talking about assessment is not always easy. Misconceptions about assessment and this can make them more difficult to use.

Are Tests Bad?

The purpose of SATs has unarguably changed over the years and the affect these tests are having on young people is a growing concern.

Discussion: The Future of Examinations

The future of GCSEs and post-16 examinations and whether other forms of assessment could replace traditional exams.

Starting with the right information

AEGIS discusses the importance of getting the right information on applicants to schools

Measuring COVID's impact on educational outcomes

There will be great analysis of the impact of COVID in the future, but what do parents do right now to measure effects on learning outcomes?

Opinion: Exam grades - real results?

Do exam grades really demonstrate the impact a school has made on a child's life - surely there are more important metrics

Understanding Standardised Scores

Standardised scores - what do they mean? Standardised scores are a valuable measure of performance. Instead of reporting a percentage...

Adaptive assessments - clever exams

Adaptive tests are computer-based assessments that can adapt to a candidate's ability.

Opinion: The debate around exams during the pandemic

Debate appears to be between teacher-led assessment vs examinations in their current state. I don’t believe either are the best way forward

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