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A review of controlled assessment, its place in GCSEs and whether it is fit for purpose.
Research papers published as Ofqual's 'Reliability Compendium' looking at the reliability of education assessment.
This study looked at how three different analysis methods could help us to understand 'rater' effects on exam reliability.
Looking at which measures of internal reliability give the best estimate.
Research into the reliability of three electro-technical qualifications from City and Guilds.
Investigating estimates of inter-rater reliability where inconsistency in marking between markers might be a major source of unreliability.
A review of the history and current status of vocational qualifications and the concepts behind their assessment.
Research comparing A level subjects from 2008 and 2010 and the achievement of students who took exams in those subjects.
This publication presents the findings from an evaluation of Controlled Assessment (CA) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Ofqual research comparing the demand of assessments internationally. It covers subjects offered at senior secondary level.
A summary of Ofqual research comparing the demand of assessments internationally. It covers subjects offered at senior secondary level.
Research on the view of the higher education sector, teachers and employers on the suitability of A levels.
A research paper by NFER for Ofqual looking into any relationships between attainment at GCSEs and A levels.
Ofqual's research into international qualifications.
Research into the regulation of exams, assessments and qualifications.
Research by Ofqual and QCA into fairness in exams and qualifications assessments.
Research by Ofqual and QCA on the validity of assessment.
Ofqual's research into malpractice.
Research by Ofqual and QCA into the economics of qualifications and exams.
Research papers by Ofqual and QCA on the comparability of different qualifications.
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