Exam Techniques
Overview Too many learners are failing their final assessments because they are not properly prepared. Final assessment can be formalised assessments such as Functional Skills…
Exams
At FE News, we understand that exams are not just about testing knowledge but also about fostering a supportive environment for learners of all backgrounds.
Wellbeing and Exams
Maintaining well-being is crucial for assessment success. Our articles delve into strategies for maintaining a healthy balance during exam periods, addressing stress, and anxiety, and promoting self-care. Discover practical tips on managing workload, maintaining a positive mindset, and creating a conducive study environment.
Neurodiversity in Exam Settings
Recognising and embracing neurodiversity is integral to creating inclusive exam environments. Accessible exams ensure that every student, regardless of their neurodiversity or learning challenges, has an equal opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and abilities. Learn about the latest developments in accommodating diverse learning styles, including ADHD, dyslexia, and autism spectrum disorders.
Explore articles covering various study techniques, time management skills, and tips to enhance memory retention. Whether you’re a student seeking guidance or an educator looking to support your students, our resources offer valuable advice.
Explore articles on the integration of AI, online assessments, and adaptive technologies to create more accessible and efficient test processes.
Changing the impossible: how an online ‘escape room’ could hold the key to unlocking the assessment system
Sophie Maxwell, Founder of The Really Neet Project, explains how a chance encounter in an escape room set her on a path to transforming the…
Pass rates announced for December 2023 ACCA exam sitting
@ACCANews– Pass rates have been announced by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) for students who sat their exams in December 2023. 113,636 entered…
Why haven’t Ofqual published metrics of grade reliability?
On 14 December, Ofqual published their annual statistical bulletin ‘Reviews of Marking and Moderation’ for the summer 2023 exams in England. Lots of numbers. And…
Academic expert’s top tips for students facing mock exams
Look after yourself, be organised and find the revision method that works best for you. These are some of the top tips from University of…
Mark My Words: How AI In Education Will Overcome Fears and Transform Learning
In this article, we delve into the transformative potential of AI-power in education, the impact on exams being one aspect, and explore the implications for…
Minimizing Cheating on Professional Certification Exams, with Guest Pete Van Dyke, Certification Security Program Manager at Amazon Web Services
On episode 014 of The Score, we look at cheating from a different angle than we have before. Our guest is Pete Van Dyke, the…
Why a new online solution could be the key to increasing first-time pass rates in Functional Skills
In this article the author discusses a digital practice paper that helps learners better prepare for Functional Skills exams by improving accessibility of content and…
How GCSE and A-level exams are marked – some consequences
Can perfectly correct marking result in ‘ambiguous’ GCSE, AS and A-level grades? Yes. This is how… And it happens much more often than you might…
Will AI make tests and exams more inclusive? FE Soundbite 708
Welcome to Soundbite Edition 708, 19th August 2023, this week was results day (part 1)… so we thought we’d title this week’s FE Soundbite: Will…
