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07/01/2004
On-screen tests on the way, say exams body
On-screen examinations for tests such as GCSE's will soon become a reality, according to a report launched today by local awarding body CCEA and one of their English counterparts Edexcel.
During the final phase of the project the two bodies have been working with technology partner, BTL Group, to assess the feasibility of on-screen exams and explore the potential of using new technology to enhance the assessment process. The report launched today claims they have achieved both aims.
Speaking at the launch of the report in Belfast’s Waterfront Hall, CCEA Chief Executive Gavin Boyd said: “This project has proven that we can deliver important examinations on-screen. We have also confirmed that the use of technology itself is no barrier to the students involved. I am particularly pleased with the feedback both ourselves and Edexcel have received from the learners involved, both adults and young people, who have enjoyed taking their exams in this way.
John Kerr, Edexcel's Chief Executive, added: "The challenge for us is how we integrate 21st century testing and assessment methods with the technology students are already using. I am confident that the technology Edexcel has developed and which we have piloted with CCEA will shape the model for tomorrow."
Both CCEA and Edexcel are now using the know-how they have developed during the pilot phase to deliver ‘live’ Adult Literacy and Numeracy, and Key Skills tests at levels 1 and 2. Already nearly 150 centres in Northern Ireland and England have been equipped to deliver these tests.
Both awarding bodies are also looking at the possibility of how on-screen tests can be introduced into other high stakes examinations in the near future.
(MB)
During the final phase of the project the two bodies have been working with technology partner, BTL Group, to assess the feasibility of on-screen exams and explore the potential of using new technology to enhance the assessment process. The report launched today claims they have achieved both aims.
Speaking at the launch of the report in Belfast’s Waterfront Hall, CCEA Chief Executive Gavin Boyd said: “This project has proven that we can deliver important examinations on-screen. We have also confirmed that the use of technology itself is no barrier to the students involved. I am particularly pleased with the feedback both ourselves and Edexcel have received from the learners involved, both adults and young people, who have enjoyed taking their exams in this way.
John Kerr, Edexcel's Chief Executive, added: "The challenge for us is how we integrate 21st century testing and assessment methods with the technology students are already using. I am confident that the technology Edexcel has developed and which we have piloted with CCEA will shape the model for tomorrow."
Both CCEA and Edexcel are now using the know-how they have developed during the pilot phase to deliver ‘live’ Adult Literacy and Numeracy, and Key Skills tests at levels 1 and 2. Already nearly 150 centres in Northern Ireland and England have been equipped to deliver these tests.
Both awarding bodies are also looking at the possibility of how on-screen tests can be introduced into other high stakes examinations in the near future.
(MB)
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