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Understanding and optimising your mark schemes

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This interactive workshop will describe the different approaches to mark scheme design and provide practical guidance on how to optimise your mark schemes.

Enrol before 31 Aug 2026 for the early bird price of £65.

Browse the workshops portfolio page for a full list of the workshops we offer or get in touch to discuss bespoke solutions including group training for organisations.

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    A103: Assessment Data and Statistics (Online: Scheduled)

    Understand the practicalities of gathering, interpreting, and critically using assessment data as you are guided through the process of collecting and analysing data, and making informed decisions based on that data. Courses available: 15 Jun-16 Aug 2026 | 28 Sep-29 Nov 2026

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    15 Jun-16 Aug 2026 (Scheduled) Online £395 (Scheduled)
    (10% discount available for members)
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    How does examining influence teachers’ assessment literacy? - Research Division webinar (Webinar)

    If you're interested in exploring how teachers' assessment literacy is impacted by working as examiners to mark students’ exam papers, join us for an online webinar featuring insights from our Research Division, followed by a Q&A with our presenters Martin Johnson and Victoria Coleman.

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    29 Jun 2026 Online 14:00 - 15:00 Free
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    Delivering effective assessment for reformed apprenticeships (Online workshop series: Scheduled)

    Learn how to develop, deliver and quality assure your assessments as part of apprenticeship qualifications.

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    09 Jul-16 Jul 2026 (Scheduled) Online 12:30 - 14:30 £265
    Group discounts available and 10% off for members
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    A104: Psychometrics in Educational Assessment (Online: Scheduled)

    Learn methods from psychometrics to ensure your tests are reliable, valid, and fair. Gain the tools and understanding to analyse your assessment data. Courses available: 7 Sep-8 Nov 2026

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    7 Sep-8 Nov 2026 (Scheduled) Online £395 (Scheduled)
    (10% discount available for members)
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    A101: Introducing the Principles of Assessment (Online: On-demand or  Scheduled)

    Understand key principles underpinning effective assessment including validity, reliability, and fairness. Improve your assessment knowledge and challenge your assumptions. Courses available: On-demand | 14 Sep-15 Nov 2026

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    14 Sep-15 Nov 2026 (Scheduled) Online £295 (On-demand) or £395 (Scheduled)
    (10% discount available for members)
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    A102: Introducing Assessment Practice (Online: On-demand or  Scheduled)

    Understand the practicalities of producing and delivering assessment as you are guided through the assessment cycle from start to finish. Courses available: On-demand | 21 Sep-22 Nov 2026

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    21 Sep-22 Nov 2026 (Scheduled) Online £295 (On-demand) or £395 (Scheduled)
    (10% discount available for members)
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    Understanding and optimising your mark schemes (Online workshop: Scheduled)

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    This interactive workshop will describe the different approaches to mark scheme design and provide practical guidance on how to optimise your mark schemes.

    Enrol before 31 Aug 2026 for the early bird price of £65.

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    22 Sep 2026 (Scheduled) Online 12:30 - 14:30 £95
    Group discounts available and 10% off for members
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    Writing and evaluating effective multiple-choice questions (Online workshop series: Scheduled)

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    This interactive series of three workshops will help you understand how to design and use multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for a variety of educational purposes, and how to effectively design them for optimal impact.

    Enrol before 14 Sep 2026 for the early bird price of £200.

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    06 Oct-20 Oct 2026 (Scheduled) Online 12:30 - 14:00 £265
    Group discounts available and 10% off for members
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    Question writing for effective assessment (Online workshop series: Scheduled)

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    A series of four interactive online workshops on the principles of writing good exam questions. A comprehensive guide to the effective development of assessments and individual items with practical information and opportunities to evaluate a range of questions and mark schemes.

    Enrol before 23 Sep 2026 for the early bird price of £275.

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    05 Nov-26 Nov 2026 (Scheduled) Online 12:30 - 14:30 £325
    Group discounts available and 10% off for members

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