Delivering the tests

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Delivering the tests

• Chris Bond
• Robert Dewar Amanda Hollick
• Balerno Community High School

Pass-IT On Disseminating the outcomes of
the project on assessment in Scotland using
Information Technology
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Delivering the tests

• Experiences with
• CALM 1997
• SCHOLAR 2000
• PASS-IT Pilot 2002/2003
• Alternative evidence 2003/2004

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2002/03 Pilots

• Two Higher Mathematics classes
• Practice took place
• Each class split into 3 groups for analysis
• Pilot to study use of optional steps

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For real in 2003/04?

• Focus group suggestion
• Students take it more seriously
• 2 Edinburgh schools

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For real, for real!

• Practice test improvements
• Input of functions
• Rendered expressions
• Randomised practice
• Reporting system

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Practical considerations

• Limitations of computer rooms
• Copying avoidance
• Timetabling
• Computing support

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Results and moderation

• Reports show outcome pass/fail
• Rough working included
• Re-sit provision and security

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The student experience

• Amanda Hollick
• Robert Dewar

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Advantages

• Pupil practice
• Instant feedback of results
• Results immediately available to SQA

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What is needed?

• CPD provision
• Adequate numbers of computers
• Technical support
• Electronic and paper test availability