How we could reform assessment and certification
In my recent post 'Why we need to reform assessment', I outlined a number of issues which give me concern over the assessment of SQA National 3-5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses, introduced as part...
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[Originally published on stuckwithphysics.co.uk on 5th November 2015] In my recent post ‘Why we need to reform assessment‘, I outlined a number of issues which give me concern over the assessment of...
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NNM Hub – Module 7 Session 4- Mathematics Senior Phase
Join the Numeracy and Mathematics Team at Education Scotland at 4pm on Tuesday 1st December. In this fourth and final session in this series the Numeracy and Mathematics team at Education Scotland will...
View ArticleSQA Consultation on Reforming Assessment
In an acknowledgement that there are 'issues' with assessment, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) have opened a on-line consultation. Their survey can be found here -...
View ArticleResponse to SQA Consultation on Assessment
The SQA have released a consultation on the assessment arrangements for the new qualifications, which can be found here - surveymonkey.com/r/TFJQCX2 Having blogged recently on the subject of...
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Making connections: DYW and SCQF
In her blog post for SCQF Julie Anderson, DYW Team Leader for Senior Phase Pathways & College Partnerships in the Scottish Government’s Learning Directorate makes the connection between the wider...
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Newton’s G-ball
'Newton's G-ball', marketed by Swedish company Mollic, is a simple electronic timing device which can be used to measure the the freefall time from its point of release to impact on a surface below. It...
View ArticleThoughts on SQA Exams & Certification
In response to a discussion about assessment on the IOP Sputnik email forum for Scottish Physics teachers, I posted some thoughts on what the SQA could do differently. Some replies to the post...
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An Experienced Reflection on National Awarding
I worked for the SQA for most of the current century - and every year congratulations are due to all learners and this year, in that respect, it is no different. I'm glad I am on a beach in the Outer...
View ArticleReflections on the SQA Technical Consultation
On Friday 14th August, the SQA announced its Arrangements for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses in the 2020-21 session. This included links to the SQA's Technical Consultation on...
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