Stuart Shaw
Annotating essays on-screen: the influence of reading environment on annotative practice and assessor comprehension building
This paper considers how annotation practices influence the cognitive processes of assessors whilst they make judgements about the qualities of written compositions. Many academic tests use written evidence as an…
A comparability study using a rank-ordering methodology at syllabus level between examination boards
As part of the on-going programme of work to ensure the equivalence of standards of similar qualifications across different awarding bodies, both national and international, a new methodology for comparison…
How hard can it be? Issues and challenges in the development of a validation method for traditional written examinations
There is a wealth of theoretical work on validity. However, translating this into an operational method for validating assessments has not attracted nearly as much attention, largely because ,validation activities are…
Evaluating the impact of Bahrain National Examinations: implementing a research agenda
Excellence in education is part of Bahrain’,s vision for 2030. National Examinations were introduced in 2009 to assess the performance levels of students against the national curriculum at key educational…
A tricky task for teachers: assessing pre-university students’ research reports
In England, some students preparing for university conduct independent research and write up lengthy reports which may contribute to nationally recognised qualifications.This provides an opportunity to investigate a specialist subject…
Language awareness in assessment and teaching: Cambridge bilingual research and support
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is attempting to build an understanding of best practice in the area of bilingual education to guide future developments in language awareness and bilingual assessment which…
Understanding Assessment for Learning values and practices across diverse contexts
This research builds on earlier work which explored the complexities surrounding the development and embedding of successful Assessment for Learning (AfL) practices in centres across diverse international Cambridge (Cambridge International…