Bridging the gap: developing assessment literacy for all by The Assessment Network, 26 June 2025 When we talk about ‘assessment literacy’, what do we mean beyond understanding how assessment works? And why is it important for different stakeholder groups to develop their understanding of assessment?
Why is assessment data important in education? by The Assessment Network, 23 June 2025 Data can be used to gather, interpret, and critically inform practitioners and organisations' decisions at every level of assessment. In this blog, Alejandra Miranda, Researcher at Cambridge, explores why assessment data can be more than a measure of student performance.
What is psychometrics in educational assessment? by The Assessment Network, 13 June 2025 Psychometrics is the statistical process used to ensure that educational assessments are fair, reliable, and valid. In this blog, Dr Tom Benton and Carmen Lim, Cambridge researchers in the field, explain how psychometric methods underpin every stage of assessment.
Assessment and AI - where are we now? by The Assessment Network, 27 May 2025 At The Assessment Network we believe in bringing together powerful knowledge and insights from assessment professionals across sectors, so we invited a range of diverse speakers at our Assessment Horizons conference in April to reflect on developments in AI and assessment.
Designing effective multiple-choice questions for language assessment: Advice from a Cambridge expert by The Assessment Network, 19 March 2025 To assist educators in improving their MCQ design for language assessment, Margaret Cooze, expert in language assessment at The Assessment Network, offers insights into common mistakes, effective strategies, and the role of the CEFR framework, along with details of her upcoming workshop series.
How will I learn with The Assessment Network? by The Assessment Network, 27 February 2025 To help you choose the most suitable learning format, The Assessment Network has created a guide to explore each option, so you can find the perfect learning pathway to enhance your assessment practice.
Top tips on preparing your application for our Postgraduate course by The Assessment Network, 11 February 2025 With the application deadline for the Postgraduate Advanced Certificate in Educational Assessment fast approaching, now's the time to start thinking about preparing your application. Read this handy guide on what you need to consider before applying and how you can prepare for the course.
What are the principles of assessment? by The Assessment Network, 05 December 2024 At Cambridge, we take pride in conducting principled assessments that meet the highest technical standards, ensuring learners from around the world have access to quality education. In this blog, The Assessment Network at Cambridge explains the six different principles of assessment.
What is computer adaptive testing and when can you use it? by The Assessment Network, 04 November 2024 Computer adaptive testing (CAT) is a form of assessment that adjusts question difficulty to match each test taker’s ability, creating more accurate and personalised evaluations. In this blog, Christopher Hubbard, Assessment Group Manager at Cambridge English, explores the key principles and benefits of CAT.
Authentic assessment and AI: making the grade in HE by The Assessment Network, 18 July 2024 Dr Simon Child reflects on insights shared at a recent Assessment in Higher Education Conference. This blog explores some of the key themes focusing on threats and possibilities that developments in could AI bring, and how approaches like authentic assessment can be considered to mitigate against the challenges faced by the sector.
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