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Computer adaptive testing for beginners

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A series of three interactive workshops that will cover the basic concepts of Computer Adaptive Tests (CATs) and their use in different assessment contexts.
12 Nov-26 Nov 2025 (Scheduled)
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    Students who leave post-16 education with low A level grades - Cambridge Research Division webinar (Webinar)

    Curious about what happens to students who leave post-16 education with low A level grades? Join us for an online webinar where Carmen Vidal Rodeiro and Tim Gill will share findings from their research using the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset, exploring students’ progression, training, and employment outcomes and what this means for policy and practice.

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    23 Oct 2025 Online 11:00 - 12:00 Free
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    Authentic assessment in the age of AI: how to meaningfully incorporate AI into your assessments (Online workshop series: Scheduled)

    This series of two interactive online workshops will explore how generative AI tools can be incorporated within our assessments.

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    4 Nov-11 Nov 2025 (Scheduled) Online 12:30 - 14:00 £185
    (10% discount available for members)
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    Computer adaptive testing for beginners (Online workshop series: Scheduled)

    A series of three interactive workshops that will cover the basic concepts of Computer Adaptive Tests (CATs) and their use in different assessment contexts.

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    12 Nov-26 Nov 2025 (Scheduled) Online 12:30 - 14:00 £265
    (10% discount available for members)
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    Question writing for effective assessment (Online workshop series: Scheduled)

    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.

    Use discount code: QW275 to register for £275 - offer valid until 12:00 PM (UK time) on 10 Oct.

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    13 Nov-4 Dec 2025 (Scheduled) Online 12:30 - 14:30 £325
    (10% discount available for members)
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    Assessment validation for beginners: How do I know my assessments have worked well? (Online workshop: Scheduled)

    This interactive workshop will introduce some key ideas underpinning validity and validation, and will offer practical ideas for validating your assessments to check their overall quality.

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    02 Dec 2025 (Scheduled) Online 12:30 - 14:30 £95
    (10% discount available for members)
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    Assessing competence: Definitions, challenges and strategies (Online workshop series: Scheduled)

    This interactive series of three workshops is designed for anyone who wants to understand the key issues underpinning valid assessments of competence.

    Enrol before 16 Dec 2025 for the early bird price of £200.

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    27 Jan-10 Feb 2026 (Scheduled) Online 12:30 - 14:00 £265
    (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 | 2 Feb-5 Apr 2026 | 1 Jun-2 Aug 2026 | 14 Sep-15 Nov 2026

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    2 Feb-5 Apr 2026 (Scheduled) Online £295 (On-demand) or £395 (Scheduled)
    (10% discount available for members)
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    Writing and evaluating effective multiple-choice questions (Online workshop series: Scheduled)

    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 22 Dec 2025 for the early bird price of £200.

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    3 Feb-17 Feb 2026 (Scheduled) Online 12:30 - 14:00 £265
    (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 | 9 Feb-12 Apr 2026 | 21 Sep-22 Nov 2026

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    9 Feb-12 Apr 2026 (Scheduled) Online £295 (On-demand) or £395 (Scheduled)
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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: 16 Feb-19 Apr 2026 | 15 Jun-16 Aug 2026 | 28 Sep-29 Nov 2026

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    16 Feb-19 Apr 2026 (Scheduled) Online £395 (Scheduled)
    (10% discount available for members)

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