Assessment
The latest news and analysis on exams in the UK, including key dates, timetables, results and statistics for Sats, GCSEs and A levels
Monday
20th Feb 2023
Research paints ‘gloomy picture’ of secondary education in Scotland
Pressure to drive up attainment is ‘invariably taking precedence’ over the aspirations of Curriculum for Excellence, research finds
The ‘unintended consequences’ of Scottish curricular reform
Despite widespread support for Curriculum for Excellence’s direction of travel, its implementation has been ‘troubled’ – raising serious social justice issues, say these researchers
Friday
3rd Feb 2023
How one school revolutionised feedback in maths
After becoming fed up with spending hours marking her students’ work, Rachael Chong developed her own edtech feedback tool. Here, she explains how it works
What might Scottish qualifications look like after the Hayward review?
Six key principles for manageable change to Scottish qualifications are set out by this secondary school leader
A levels: Consider ‘context’ of entry grades, schools told
Strict A-level entry requirements set by schools could be blocking able students from Stem subjects, experts warn
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Thursday
26th Jan 2023
Hayward: Exam reform must be ‘both principled and practical’
The timelines for the reform of Scottish qualifications will be realistic – but will also ensure ‘over time we continue to make progress’
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Well-taught Reception pupils ‘likely to earn more’
Pupils in the ‘most effective’ Reception classes can expect to earn between £2,000 and £7,500 more on average than their peers, research shows