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.
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May 12, 20235 min read
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.
May 2, 20233 min read
Making the assessment less stressful
Asking your child to sit down and do a test is not the easiest thing to do. Here are some tips which will hopefully make APT a bit easier
Dec 16, 20223 min read
Discussion: The Future of Examinations
The future of GCSEs and post-16 examinations and whether other forms of assessment could replace traditional exams.
Oct 19, 20223 min read
Starting with the right information
AEGIS discusses the importance of getting the right information on applicants to schools
Oct 22, 20212 min read
Developing Reading Comprehension skills: An introduction
Reading is an important and essential skill. Comprehension is the whole purpose but we don't always teach practical ways of understanding
Oct 20, 20213 min read
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?
Sep 20, 20211 min read
Do I need to prepare for an APT test?
No specific preparation is required before taking the APT. The test is a measure of general academic skills (such as maths, literacy and...
Jun 2, 20214 min read
Adaptive assessments - clever exams
Adaptive tests are computer-based assessments that can adapt to a candidate's ability.
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