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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.
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Marking, 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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There’s nothing wrong with automated marking. Indeed, there is much to commend it.
Read MoreA lighthearted look at rubrics as a form of assessment.
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The Editor at work
Assessment, Book reviews, Ofsted: just three of the topics covered in the latest issue of our newsletter, Digital Education.
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To some extent, the difference between formative assessment and summative assessment is a matter of context and objectives.
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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.
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It 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.
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But 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 MoreRubrics look like an easy way to tackle assessment. But they can be deceptive in that respect, and can cause the unwary to slip up.
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I'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 MoreAssessing pupils' ability in Computing or ICT is not easy. Here are four things I've learnt about it.
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It's all very well having a really imaginative system of assessing students withjout giving them grades or Levels -- but what do you do when your senior leadership team insists on being provided with them?
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Such 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!
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More than just ticking boxes
Marking is an important part of assessment, but it need not be unduly arduous.
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An 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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What colour shall we use today? Picture from www.pixabay.com CC0
I find the notion of marking kids' work in different coloured pens ridiculous. Always have done.
Read MoreSelf-assessment is useful, but it needs to be introduced properly.
Read MoreTrying to be helpful to pupils while assessing their understanding could actually be counter-productive.
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