Cambridge Assessment Viewpoints http://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ca/Viewpoints Our series of Viewpoints offer high level discussion on topics impacting on the world of assessment which are backed by evidence-based and research-led approaches. en-gb School exams: have ‘standards’ really fallen? http://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ca/Viewpoints/Viewpoint?id=132622 Examination standards – and the perception of them – are of principal concern to society and dominate many educational and media discussions. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:27:00 GMT How much control should the state have over educational assessment? http://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ca/Viewpoints/Viewpoint?id=131163 Experts discussed the role of the state in assessment at the 4th Cambridge Assessment Conference. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:26:00 BST Confidence in standards - Ofqual independence http://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ca/Viewpoints/Viewpoint?id=128062 Cambridge Assessment is following the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill as it goes through UK Parliament during 2009. Click here to keep up to date with what we’re thinking. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:50:00 BST Does emotional intelligence affect exam success? http://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ca/Viewpoints/Viewpoint?id=128502 A panel of educational experts have recently debated the concept of ‘emotional intelligence’ and whether it could – and should be – a part of teaching today. Fri, 08 May 2009 14:13:00 BST Trust in Assessment http://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ca/Viewpoints/Viewpoint?id=124562 So are examinations no longer ‘fit for purpose’ or is it simply a question of trust? Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:30:00 GMT Reflections on the Recent Revolution at Key Stage 3 http://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ca/Viewpoints/Viewpoint?id=123962 Sylvia Green, Director of Research at Cambridge Assessment reflects on the recent changes at Key Stage 3. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:43:00 BST Secondary Curriculum – Evolution and Innovation http://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ca/Viewpoints/Viewpoint?id=116486 Keynote seminar by Tim Oates, Group Director Assessment Research and Development, at the Westminster Education Forum seminar on 22 November 2007 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:18:00 GMT Intelligent regulation: trust and risk - speech by Group CEO, Simon Lebus http://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ca/Viewpoints/Viewpoint?id=115783 Group Chief Executive, Simon Lebus's speech "Intelligent regulation: trust and risk" presented at the QCA seminar on 8 November 2007. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 11:55:00 GMT