Cambridge Assessment Network and Research

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A101: Introducing the Principles of Assessment

Developing research informed digital assessment

Our Digital High Stakes Assessment Programme uses research to inform the assessment design process and evaluate the quality of assessments. At this latest thought-leadership seminar, researchers from Cambridge will present work on identifying constructs, building validity into digital assessments, and the impact these new assessments might have on classroom practices.

Research Matters Issue 36 Autumn 2023

The latest issue of Research Matters is now available as individual articles and as a complete issue.

Topics include: a historical study of Natural History examinations in the UK, the impact of GCSE maths reform on post-16 progression, advances in assessor checklists for error detection in exam papers, the relationship between Secondary Checkpoint and IGCSE results, and the ease and efficacy of synchronous hybrid teaching.

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