Since joining the Research Division in 1998, I have worked on various comparability and validation projects. Much of my work concerns comparison of assessments over time, between qualifications or between jurisdictions. Since 2004, I have been involved with the unique ‘Aspects of Writing’ research series, which periodically explores changes in students’ writing over time.
One recent strand of work has involved investigating approaches to error management in high reliability organisations and industries such as aviation, and what can be learnt from these approaches when improving assessment processes.