35th annual conference (2009)

The Effect of Journal Writing on Secondary One Students’ Ability to Explain Mathematical Concepts and their Perceptions of Journal Writing

August 2, 2018

35th annual conference (2009), Ng Luan Eng, Roziana Binte Ibrahim

This study explored the effects of journal writing on students&#8217, ability to explain mathematical concepts and their perceptions of journal writing in the learning of mathematics. Journal writing was used…

Examinable English: Reconciling the Cultural–Intercultural in the International Assessment of English

August 2, 2018

35th annual conference (2009), Dr Antonio Mercurio

Proficiency in English is an increasingly valued capability of many students in a globalising world. The international assessment of English, across diverse societies and cultures, is challenging our assumptions, principles,…

EVALUATION FOR THE APPRENTICESHIP IN CLINICAL TEACHING OF NURSING

August 2, 2018

35th annual conference (2009), Luís Carvalho, Maria Neto, Paulo Freitas, Prof. Manuela Terrasêca

THE DILEMMA OF EQUATING EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT STANDARDS FOR THE NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE IN SOUTH AFRICA

August 2, 2018

35th annual conference (2009), Prof. Coert Loock

Learner assessment and standard setting, has always been an issue of discussion, not only among professionals but also in public. Broadfoot (2002:5) indicates that the search for an unambiguous and…

THE ASSESSMENT OF ORAL ENGLISH IN ANGLOPHONE WEST AFRICA: EMERGING ISSUES

August 2, 2018

35th annual conference (2009), Charles Eguridu

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) conducts tests in Oral English as part of its assessment of candidates in English Language at the Senior Secondary School Level. The test presumes…

Mathematics, language and tests: conflicts and challenges

August 2, 2018

35th annual conference (2009), Nick Connolly

Governmental and commercial assessment of mathematics learning across school systems is mediated through language. In particular accessing mathematical ideas requires some use of technical vocabulary. A significant equity problem can…

Formative Assessment: Can the Claims for Effectiveness Be Substantiated?

August 2, 2018

35th annual conference (2009), Randy Elliot Bennett

In primary and secondary education, formative assessment has become a common theme at conferences, a standard offering in test company catalogues, and a focus for teacherin-service training. A key reason…

THE CHALLENGE OF REPORTING ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK

August 2, 2018

35th annual conference (2009), Sylvia Acana

Improving Teachers’ Assessment Literacy through Professional Development

August 2, 2018

35th annual conference (2009), Kim Hong Koh

This paper described and explained the findings of a 2-year longitudinal, quasi- experimental intervention study of improving Singapore teachers&#8217, assessment literacy in designing and implementing authentic assessment for use in…

Assessing authentic learning using performance tasks: Experience at Crescent Girls’ School

August 2, 2018

35th annual conference (2009), Ho Geok Lan, Li Xiaoping, Tan Yew Hock

This paper documents the implementation of the Integrated Curriculum for all the Secondary One students in Crescent Girls&#8217, School involving three subjects, namely Science, Mathematics and Geography. The main objective…

35th annual conference (2009)

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