For researchers, Cambridge Assessment can provide a wealth of information ranging from authoritative views on current assessment topics to long term research underpinned by 150 years of experience.
Cambridge Assessment's Research Division Structure
The Core Research Group
Educational measurement and assessment including long-term issues and current developments
The Evaluation Group
Research supporting school examinations at 16+ and 18+, as well as vocational assessments
The Statistics Group
The application of advanced statistics to issues associated with educational assessment
The Digital Assessment Group
Research relating to the introduction of digital technologies to assessment
Research Topics
- gender, social, context bias
- coursework / internal assessment issues
- vocational assessments
- question difficulty
- awarding standards
- test design
- 14-19 Reform
- methods for evaluating the quality of general and vocational qualifications, including their reliability and validity
- comparability and grading standards
- studies relating to markers and marking
- the development of better methods of using judgments to set or compare standards
- the development of improved methods for monitoring marking and screening results
- research relating to Higher Education aptitude tests
- research involving large-scale national databases
- electronic marking
- e-testing
Research Resources
Published Articles and Journal Papers
A list of references to research from Cambridge Assessment published in third party Journals and Publications. N.B. Access to this research is likely to require subscriptions to third party publications.
Published Articles and Journal Papers
Conference Papers
Downloadable research papers from Cambridge Assessment. These research papers have been previously presented at conferences around the world.
Statistical Reports
Examinations generate large volumes of statistical data (approximately 800,000 candidates sit general qualifications each year). The objective of this series is to provide statistical information about the system.
Research Matters
Is a new biannual publication from Cambridge Assessment. The aim of this publication is to share assessment research in a range of fields with the wider assessment community and to comment on prominent research articles. It includes short summaries as well as more lengthy articles and papers reporting on current and completed research.
Keynotes
Keynotes is our online magazine containing authoritative views on topical assessment issues. Keynotes articles are informative but are also easily digestable.
Events
Researchers can further their knowledge by attending various Cambridge Assessment Conferences and Seminars
Language Learning Research from Cambridge ESOL
Cambridge ESOL exams are supported by the largest dedicated research team of any UK-based provider of English language assessment. The Cambridge ESOL Public Website contains more information.
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