Research and analysis

Fairness in assessment: research

Research by Ofqual and QCA into fairness in exams and qualifications assessments.

Applies to England, Northern Ireland and Wales

Documents

Alternatives to Test Accommodation: New Models for Pupils with Speech and Language Difficulties (Ahmed & Pollitt, 2010)

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Assessment for disabled students: an international comparison (Pepper, 2007)

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Current practices and operational aspects of paper modification in England 2009/10 (Ofqual, 2009)

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The gender gap in attainment (Pepper, May, Westmacott & Leney, 2008)

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Measurement Invariance of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science Sampling Test in England (Ofqual, 2014)

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Minimising bias in assessment for students with special educational needs and disabled students: reasonable adjustments in written national curriculum tests at key stage 2 and key stage 3 (Peacey & Peacey, 2007)

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Monitoring Access to National Curriculum Assessments (Abedi & Clausen-May, 2012)

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Oral language modifiers: scoping the demand (QCA, 2007)

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QCA review of GCSE and GCE access arrangements from 2004 to 2006 (QCA, 2007)

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Research into the needs of 14 – 16 learners with English as an additional language (Bradshaw, Kirkup, Patterson & Pyle, 2007)

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The Role of Oral Communicators for General Qualifications (Ipsos MORI, 2007)

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Details

Historical research reports by QCA and Ofqual.

Published 1 July 2007