We believe that exams should be a fair and accurate reflection of students’ performance – regardless of whether an exam is taken onscreen or on paper.
That’s why our research programme not only focuses on comparability of student performance, but also explores if and how marking may compare between paper and digital exams formats.
We believe that all students should be able to best show what they know and can do in exams – regardless of whether those exams are taken onscreen or on paper, and irrespective of each student’s unique background, ability or needs.
That’s why we’ve been using a range of methods to research how different learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) experience digital assessments. The findings can help us better understand if, where, and how technology can enhance accessibility and inclusion in exams.
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Dr Simon Singh MBE (@SLSIngh) completed a PhD in particle physics and went on to become an author, journalist and TV producer, specialising in maths and science. His books include “Fermat’s Last Theorem” and “The Code Book”.
Following his recent appearance on app’s The Right Angle podcast, Simon shares his thoughts on why we should nurture and challenge our most talented students, and how his * was built to do just that.
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Becki Huth, the sustainability and forest school lead at Cutteslowe Primary School and River Learning Trust, shares her approach to the outdoors and the natural world, reducing anxiety and exclusions at her school.
For the first time ever, more than 100,000 students are collecting A level Maths results in this summer’s exams.
At app, we’ve closely followed the rise in the popularity of maths over the last decade as the exam board that’s proud to support the largest number of schools and students with this subject.
But what does such a significant 12.9% year-on-year rise in entries tell us?
Ben Levinson, Headteacher at Kensington Primary School and winner of The app National Teaching Awards Primary School of the Year 2020, shares his school’s approach to promote teacher agency and autonomy as part of a culture of trust to reduce workloads.
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Jonathan O’Donnell, Senior Computer Science Consultant and AI Lead at the Harris Federation explores the possibilities, potential pitfalls and examples of using AI in the classroom and beyond.
