Assessment

Yesterday

30th Jan 2023

Why the Ucas changes are positive for international schools
Changes to the Ucas admissions process will hopefully help to ensure that more international students get into UK universities, writes this international school leader
Why international heads may quietly welcome UCAS changes

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’
Hayward: Exam reform must be ‘both principled and practical’
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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
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Wednesday

25th Jan 2023

Secondary schools sought for EEF science mentors trial
Teachers say the intervention can boost relationships with students – now research will see if it boosts GCSE science results
Secondary schools sought for EEF science mentors trial

Tuesday

17th Jan 2023

Education reform funding fears raised in Scottish Parliament
Education secretary grilled over the lack of funding for reform delivery boards highlighted in Tes Scotland exclusive yesterday
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Wednesday

11th Jan 2023

Secondary heads play down impact of strike action on exams
Despite the teacher strike over pay closing secondary schools across Scotland today, heads say schools had plenty of time to reschedule preliminary exams
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Tuesday

10th Jan 2023

Cross-party group to examine case for assessment reform
Exams system to come under scrutiny by MPs in attempt to influence political parties’ manifestos
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Could ChatGPT mark your students’ essays?
OpenAI’s chatbot has proved it can use artificial intelligence to effectively mimic students’ writing, but how good would it be at marking an English essay? Daisy Christodoulou decided to find out
Chatbot marking robot

Monday

9th Jan 2023

New timeline for Scottish qualifications review
The final report of the independent Hayward review of qualifications and assessment in Scotland has been delayed to ensure ‘meaningful engagement’
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Thursday

5th Jan 2023

5 revision strategies (that don’t involve highlighters)
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
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Monday

2nd Jan 2023

Data shows pandemic impact ‘still evident in our schools’
Concerns focus on number of pupils with additional support needs achieving expected levels in literacy and numeracy
Impact of pandemic on schools in Scotland

Tuesday

20th Dec 2022

Teacher stress ‘heightened’ by late exam decisions
Ofqual research into the experiences of teachers and students in 2021, when exams were cancelled, recommends a review of how exam boards communicate in ‘periods of uncertainty’
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