The validity of an innovative on-screen assessment
This presentation will describe work done on the new Key Stage 3 ICT (Information &, Communications Technology) test in England. This new test is intended to measure the ICT capabilities…
Andrew Boyle
No news is good news? Talking to the public about the reliability of assessment
Quantifying the reliability (or unreliability) of assessment results is a central part of the work of assessment professionals. Although much remains to be done, methods for calculating and reporting reliability…
Public perceptions of unreliability in examination results in England: a new perspective
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England is carrying out a two year research programme investigating the reliability of results from national tests and public examinations. One…