Contents

News

7 Report questions predictability of exam papers; Ofqual sets standards for Diplomas; what is the future for A levels?

10 NewsFocus Taking a look at the New Diplomas

 

News

7 Report questions predictability of exam papers; Ofqual sets standards for Diplomas; what is the future for A levels?

 

10 News focus

Taking a look at the new Diplomas

 

REGULARS

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How to. Make use of the framework in a vocational context

 

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Problem solver

Our experts set out a level playing field for assessment in PE

 

30

Opinion

John Gardner and Chris Woodhead propose ideas for getting stakeholders to work together on assessment

 

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Institute news

CIEA encourages AfL; CEA status proves popular; Master's degree course begins

 

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Letter from Finland

Visit the country where teachers have the last word on assessment

 

FEATURES

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Online standardisation

Julie Nightingale looks at the benefits and possible problems with e-moderation

 

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A day in the life

Dorothy Lepkowska interviews Sue Bernadé, a champion of assessment and verification at City College, Plymouth

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Diagnostic method on demand

Professor Peter Tymms debates the benefits of computer adaptive assessment 24 Safeguarding the learner

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Safeguarding the learner

CEO Isabel Nisbet explains her vision for Ofqual telling how her background in public service informs her role