assessment and the black swan problem by Terry Freedman
Here’s a round-up of a few articles I’ve written about assessing Computing and ICT over the years. Although some of them were written a while ago, I believe they are still useful and relevant.
Read MoreSeveral years on from the removal of levels, assessment — especially in Computing and ICT — is still a hot topic.
Read MoreMarking, by Terry Freedman
Here is a short exposition of the changes I made in order to reduce the amount of marking I had to take home with me.
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Computing and related qualifications: I’ve updated my spreadsheet of qualification at Key Stage 4 and 16-18. Please read on for details.
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There’s nothing wrong with automated marking. Indeed, there is much to commend it.
Read MoreAsk them to explain what they think they've learnt. Picture by Kidaha on Pixabay.com CCO
If you're observing a lesson, here are seven questions to ask the pupils.
Read MoreThe Editor at work
Assessment, Book reviews, Ofsted: just three of the topics covered in the latest issue of our newsletter, Digital Education.
Read MoreTo some extent, the difference between formative assessment and summative assessment is a matter of context and objectives.
Read MoreA new, free, resource.
I've been thinking about, and running courses on, assessment for a long time. In a mini essay called Assessment and the black swan problem, I discuss an issue that I think receives scant attention. In this short article I tell you how you can get hold of the essay.
Read MoreIt was much easier in the old days!
I've been adding resources to the list for my forthcoming course, and changing the cover of my book.
Read MoreBut does she understand what she's doing? Photo by Gerd Altmann.
I'll be running a course in Assessing Computing soon. What are the challenges in compiling a list of recommended resources for course particpants?
Read MoreI've been thinking about, doing, and running courses in the art and science of assessing what kids know, understand and can do when it comes to Computing and ICT for a long time. Here are 12 things I've learnt.
Read MoreA selection of articles on education technology you may have missed, from last week, last year, and the Digital Education newsletter.
Read MoreDo we spoonfeed students too much? Or ask them the wrong kind of questions? Here's an interesting discussion between Kevin Hogan of Technology & Learning and Alan November.
Read MoreAssessing pupils' ability in Computing or ICT is not easy. Here are four things I've learnt about it.
Read MoreNews about the updated ICT & Computing (etc) qualifications list, and how you can get it.
Read MoreSuch a shame that we can't look inside kids' heads. It would make assessment so much easier!
How to assess pupils in Computing, marking, evaluation -- here are 5 articles that I hope you'll find challenging, thought-provoking and perhaps even useful!
Read MoreMore than just ticking boxes
Marking is an important part of assessment, but it need not be unduly arduous.
Read MoreHollywood here I come. Or maybe not. Picture from pixabay.com CC0
Is marking with different coloured pens a good idea? That's the topic I cover in this edition of Terry's 2 Minute Tips.
Read MoreAn observation sheet should be more than a checklist. Picture from www.pixabay.com CC0
An interesting article on assessment in an Australian magazine for teachers leaves a few questions to be answered.
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