Archives for Testing

Why we need more tests (and 4 ways to do them better)

Why constantly measuring everyone in the classroom helps no one

August 21, 2017

Guest Post: Colin Richards: Revising the testing regime

‘Schools can – and should – become curriculum planners again’

Teaching strategies that go well beyond school.

Top China schools test parents for IQ, ancestor’s grades and ‘obesity’ on enrollment.

‘They turn schools into test factories’: 10 reasons to abolish Sats.

Times tables tests put on hold as new education secretary takes over

SATs don’t hinder children – they help them

‘UK education system needs to be more accountable,’ says author ahead of Cambridge visit

SNP ‘at odds’ with union over new national tests

Stop turning schools into ‘exam factories’, urges union

‘Nine out of 10 don’t want under-fives tested’ says new poll

Christine Blower: ‘Excessive’ focus on results is turning schools into ‘exam factories’

Union votes for ballot on primary test boycott

Here’s how the method of testing can change student scores

New DfE primary assessment proposals expected after heads issue ultimatum

February 19, 2016

The impact of time of day on test results

February 19, 2016