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A perspective on quality of marking that looks at how assessments and tests are marked internationally.
Findings from a survey of examiners as part of Ofqual's research into the quality of marking in academic exams.
Findings from a 2013 survey of teachers as part of Ofqual's research into the quality of marking in GCSEs and A levels.
A literature review to understand possible factors that affect marking reliability in GCSE and A level exams.
A 2013 study to understand the attitudes of teachers and examiners to the marking process in GCSE and A level exams.
The results of a study to identify where current marking of exams works well and recommend improvements in marking.
This research from 2014 compares the pros and cons of using item-level marking in exams rather than whole-script marking.
A study of how different groups of students performed in the national curriculum science tests in 2010 and 2011.
Research by AQA on using the achieved weightings of A level and GCSE assessment objectives to measure the validity of a qualification.
Provisional data on achievements of eligible pupils in the national curriculum assessments and phonics screening check and at key stage 1.
Revised information on the 2013 national curriculum assessment at key stage 2, including breakdowns by pupil characteristics.
Ofsted survey report looking at science teaching in 91 primary and 89 secondary schools between 2010 and 2013.
Ofsted survey report challenging music education hubs to boldly implement the national plan for music education.
Provisional statistics on the achievements of young people at the end of key stage 4 in England in the 2012 to 2013 academic year.
Provisional marking review data for the 2013 key stage 2 national curriculum tests.
This release presents statistics for malpractice in exams for the summer 2013 exam series in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Research to investigate the reliability and validity of results in national tests, public examinations and other qualifications in England.
This report outlines what was learnt from the pilot project looking at the potential of 3D printing in 21 schools.
Provisional information on 16- to 18-year-olds' A level and other level 3 results at the end of their final year.
Ofsted survey report evaluating the quality of citizenship education in primary and secondary schools.
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