Incomprehensible? Inexpressible? Inconceivable? The very idea of inter-subject comparability
This seminar will trace the history of investigations into inter-subject comparability in England, aiming to shed light on implicit and, occasionally, explicit statements of principle. It will analyse...
10 Nov 201059min
Today's assessment jungle: a view from the regulator
Ofqual's regulation stretches from the early years through the key stages, GCSEs, A levels and diplomas to vocational and occupational qualifications. Ofqual monitors assessments, reviews standards an...
3 Nov 201047min
Summative assessment by teachers: Designing a system that is fit for purpose
This presentation will review the design features to be taken into account if systems of assessment in which teacher judgement has a role are to be robust enough to meet the expectations of students, ...
6 Okt 201045min
Revisioning assessment through a children’s rights approach
This seminar examines the implications of international human rights standards for assessment practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Jun 201057min
Looking at alternative approaches for assessing science practical skills
Good science courses provide plenty of opportunities for students to explore and develop their understanding of scientific ideas through practical work. It is often argued that, to encourage school pr...
7 Jun 201050min
Competitive admissions to Higher Education
UCAS applications to UK Higher Education institutions, the number of A-levels awarded an A grade and high achieving students exceeding the minimum entry requirements are all on the increase. In this c...
2 Jun 20101h 11min
Reviewing the impact of changes in the assessment of GCSEs
New GCSE qualifications were introduced for first teaching in England, Wales and Northern Ireland September 2009. These new GCSEs included changes such as controlled assessment, unitisation and entry,...
11 Mai 201059min
How effective are assessments of Citizenship in England?
Dr Mary Richardson, Centre for Beliefs, Rights and Values in Education, Roehampton University, considers the value of assessing Citizenship in the context of the findings from an empirical study condu...
16 Mar 201055min
