Assessment

A former teacher who has written a book on artificial intelligence explains how an AI transparency statement could help ease concerns over its use in schools

While the pause to Progress 8 is welcome, there are things schools need to be wary of, argues Tom Middlehurst

This week’s essential education news includes Capita losing the contract to run Sats and a warning about high absence among this year’s GCSE students

Heads’ leaders welcome the move but warn schools will be judged on exam attainment regardless of context

GCSEs and A-level exams require extensive revision, but what is the best way for students to do it? We asked expert Professor John Dunlosky to find out

Nearly half of disadvantaged Year 11 students have missed 10 per cent or more school sessions so far this year, FFT data reveals

A Scottish school’s podcast – involving well-known authors – has been ‘invaluable’ to students preparing for an English exam, says teacher Peter Kelly

Academic results don’t tell the full story – so this international school has created a holistic assessment method to measure students’ development in mind, body and spirit

Getting feedback can be tough, and acting on it even tougher – so we must ensure our classes are taught to respond to feedback in a purposeful way, says Michael Hobbiss

The decision to award the primary assessment contract to Pearson follows a delay to Sats marking last year that led to Capita issuing an apology

Without guidance from teachers, students can fall into passive revision strategies like highlighting. Here, Hannah Bradley shares five active, independent techniques to model with your class

Primary teachers are still choosing for KS1 Sats to go ahead to benchmark pupils despite the government tests now being optional