International Approaches to Exams Given the Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on school leaving, university entrance and other high stakes exams around the world. Many northern hemisphere countries have exams around this time…
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International Approaches to Exams Given the Pandemic
IAEA invites members and non members to share information about how they are handling their school-leaving or university entrance exams as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cancellation of the 46th IAEA Annual Conference
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) Board of Trustees has decided, in consultation with the host, to cancel the 46th Annual IAEA Conference scheduled…
SQA National 5 exams cancelled in Scotland for 2021 as Higher and Advanced Higher delayed
In a statement to the Scottish Parliament, Education Secretary John Swinney said: “Pupils have already lost a significant amount of learning time because of coronavirus. My priority is to ensure…
Swedish university exam unlikely to go ahead at all this year
It is looking increasingly unlikely that ‘högskoleprovet’ – an exam used by thousands of students every year as a way to enter Swedish university will go ahead – despite a…
Without English testing, study abroad cannot resume
On 26 May, for the fifth consecutive month, the Chinese National Education Examinations Authority and the British Council announced the cancellation of IELTS tests scheduled for June. Prospective international students…
Next year’s school exams in Scotland may be scrapped due to Covid-19 pandemic
Education Secretary John Swinney is unable to rule out next year’s school exams being cancelled due to Covid-19 but he confirmed pupils going back in a blended learning model on…
New Zealand: NCEA exams delayed after school closures
Education Minister Chris Hipkins has announced that the start of National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) exams will be postponed from November 6 to November 16.The last exam will now…
Equitable Exams During COVID-19
Changes instructors should consider in administering and grading exams during COVID-19. Pamela Chui Kadakia and Allan A. Bradshaw offer some approaches to consider in light of the sudden changes this…
Hong Kong exams body to develop alternative student grading system for crises
Exam authorities will carry out citywide research to develop an alternative student grading system in the event university entrance tests are cancelled because of future pandemics, Hong Kong’s education minister…