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2009

Testing and Identity

10 Jun 2009

Testing and Identity: This month, our guest speaker Gordon Stobart explains how the use of 'labels' in testing can make it a destructive process.



Have we realised any benefit from the focus on 'Assessment for Learning'?

19 May 2009

A recent seminar hosted by the Cambridge Assessment Network explores some of the reasons why people are becoming advocates of Assessment for Learning.



What is happening to 14-19 education in England today?

8 Apr 2009

Clara Kenyon, Qualifications Director at OCR, describes some of the key changes taking place in England's education system today.



Using Technology to Enhance Education

24 Feb 2009

Principals from Cambridge International Centres debated the role of technology in education as the internet and multimedia transform learning today.



Concept of error

2 Jan 2009

Ofqual’s Dr Paul Newton explores the issue of error and reliability in examinations. He calls for a clear message on error and for it to be discussed openly.



2008

Parliamentary research seminar: Better Training: Better teachers?

17 Dec 2008

Over 140 teaching professionals including researchers and practitioners attended our Parliamentary seminar “Better Training: Better teachers?” on 10 February 2009.



Cambridge connection

14 Nov 2008

Former CEO of the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board, explains how Cambridge examinations have helped establish its successful education system.



‘The relationships of examination boards with schools and colleges: a historical perspective'

18 Jun 2008

Kathleen Tattersall, Chair of Ofqual, presents a historical perspective on the relationship of examination boards with schools and colleges.



Protecting the innocent...

18 Jun 2008

...– the ethics of mass innovation in education. This seminar takes a closer look at the safeguards that should be in place when major changes to the education system are being planned.



14-19 Reform - a global perspective

22 Apr 2008

Distinguished contributors from across the globe discussed the challenges and opportunities within 14-19 education that they see on their own continents.



IAEA 2008 Conference

1 Feb 2008

Cambridge Assessment hosted the 34th International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) Annual Conference in Cambridge.



Our 150th Anniversary Celebrations

1 Jan 2008

Since 1858 we have been at the forefront of enhancing education through assessment. Our success owes much to the contribution of examiners and our partners around the world. In 2008 we celebrated our 150th anniversary.