Assessment is an important part of any education system. Without assessment, we cannot be sure that students are learning anything, because, as many countries h...
One of the most difficult and time-consuming tasks facing teachers is the assessment of extended pieces of writing. This article will outline some of the challe...
Comparative judgement is not a new method of assessment. It was first proposed by LL Thurstone (1927) as a means of describing 'the processes of human judgement...
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the need to help young people develop their abilities to use spoken language effectively. Emp...
What are tests and questioning good for?
Jonathan Firth
The 'testing effect', widely referred to now as 'retrieval practice', is a well-known psychological ph...
Nothing polarises a staffroom discussion more than technology. The moment interactive whiteboards, virtual learning environments or mobile devices are brought...
The professional context and challenge
Learn Academies Trust (Learn-AT) launched in September 2016 with seven primary schools. In the first year of operation, ...
