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The education landscape has dramatically shifted over recent years with EdTech and online assessment becoming more prominent. The change brings flexibility and a positive direction, but how do we ensure integrity and that no malpractice occurs? Remote proctoring can be an instrumental factor.
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The rise of online examinations has brought incredible flexibility and accessibility to organisations. But with this convenience comes a challenge, how do you ensure academic integrity in a virtual environment? Enter online proctoring.
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The rise of online learning has brought a surge in online exams. While convenient and flexible, online exams can be shrouded in uncertainty for students. Fear not! This blog tackles common myths about online exams, separating fact from fiction to empower you for your next assessment.
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Gone are the days of solely paper-based exams. Online exams are rapidly becoming the preferred method of assessment, offering flexibility, efficiency, and a treasure trove of data for educators. But the world of online exams is far from static. Let’s delve into the exciting trends and innovations that are shaping the future of online examinations:
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The rise of online learning has brought undeniable benefits, but it’s also introduced new challenges, particularly in assessment. While online quizzes and tests can be convenient and efficient, they can also disadvantage certain students if not designed with fairness and equity in mind. Here’s how we can create a more just online assessment environment:
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Education is the bedrock of opportunity. Yet, traditional testing methods can create barriers for many students. Online exams can be a potential game-changer in creating a more accessible and equitable learning environment.
Here’s how online exams can level the playing field and empower a wider range of learners:
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
The way we take tests is undergoing a revolution. Gone are the days of solely paper-based exams. Online exams are becoming increasingly popular, offering a flexible and efficient alternative. But the world of online exams isn’t static. New trends and innovations are constantly emerging, shaping the future of assessment. Let’s delve into some of the exciting developments transforming the online exam landscape.
Let’s delve into some of the exciting developments shaping the future of online exams:
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The rise of online learning has made online exams an increasingly integral part of the educational landscape. However, ensuring engagement and security in these exams can be a challenge. Here’s where EDExams comes in, offering a comprehensive solution to create engaging and secure online assessments.
Read More
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The digital wave has swept through education, bringing online learning to the forefront. While offering flexibility and convenience, online learning also presents unique challenges. However, with the right strategies, you can navigate these hurdles and unlock the full potential of online education.
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Juggling work and online studies is tough, but add an upcoming exam to the mix, and things can feel downright chaotic. However, this shouldn’t be approached in fear. This blog can equip you with the strategies you need to conquer both work and your online studies while acing your exam.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
In the age of digital learning, online exams have become the go-to assessment method for educators around the world. But with convenience comes complexity. How can we be sure that these virtual tests are truly measuring what they’re supposed to and upholding academic integrity? Fear not, for this blog delves into the nuances of assessing the quality of online exams, ensuring your students get a fair and accurate evaluation.
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The rise of online exams has brought convenience and flexibility, but it’s also introduced new challenges when it comes to security. Cheating and technical glitches can threaten the integrity of assessments and leave both educators and students frustrated.
But fear not! This blog post will equip you with practical tips and tools to ensure your online exams run smoothly and securely.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
The online learning revolution has opened doors for countless individuals, but it’s crucial to remember that not everyone walks through those doors at the same pace. Creating an equitable and inclusive online learning environment is no easy feat, but it’s a necessary one to ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
Exams can be nerve-wracking for everyone, but learning your dominant learning style can be your secret weapon. Understanding how you process information and retain knowledge allows you to craft effective study strategies that optimise your performance. So, let’s dive into strategies you can look at deploying to smash your next exam.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
Examinations, whether they are online or completed in a traditional paper-based way, can create a heightened sense of nerves, stress and anxiety that can be difficult to conquer. However, there are ways we can overcome the nerves that exams create or reduce worries at least. Let’s take a look at some strategies you can implement to overcome some barriers.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
The transition to online learning has brought about a new set of challenges, particularly in the realm of exams. While online exams offer flexibility and convenience, they also require a different approach and mindset to succeed. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the necessary strategies and techniques to ace your online exams and achieve success in the future.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
As the world increasingly embraces online learning and exams, the potential for malpractice has also grown. While cheating has always been an issue in education, the anonymity and increased flexibility of online exams make it easier for students to gain an unfair advantage. If you suspect malpractice in an online exam, it’s important to know how to respond responsibly.
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As online exams become increasingly prevalent, candidates need to be aware of both the benefits and drawbacks of this assessment method. In this blog post, we will provide candidates with a guide to navigating the online exam landscape, including tips for preparing for and taking online exams.
Exams can be daunting for many candidates and some might relish the opportunity of being able to challenge and test their abilities. Whichever perspective you have, here are some pros and cons of online exams that might resonate with you:
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Reading time: 2 minutes
In today’s education landscape, online exams have become increasingly prevalent, offering flexibility and convenience. However, the shift to online assessments raises concerns about fairness and accessibility for all students. Ensuring that online exams are equitable and inclusive is crucial for maintaining academic integrity and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
The rise of online learning has brought about a myriad of benefits, including increased flexibility, accessibility, and affordability for students. However, this shift has also presented challenges, particularly in maintaining academic integrity during online exams. To address this concern, locked-down applications have emerged as an essential tool for ensuring a fair and equitable assessment process.
Read More
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The rise of online examinations has seen several advantages to their traditional paper-based counterpart. However, exams can be daunting, and stressful and provide a concern for all involved.
In this blog, we’ll take a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of online exams so you can be well-prepared when taking or delivering one.
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Staying focused during an exam is essential for success. When you’re focused, you’re better able to remember information, think clearly, and answer questions accurately. But it can be difficult to stay focused, especially when you’re feeling nervous or stressed.
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Online exams are becoming increasingly popular in both the academic and professional worlds. They offer several advantages over traditional paper-based exams, including convenience, flexibility, and security.
A dynamic digital age means that online examinations could well and truly be fully integrated across organisations, universities and even schools. Here are some of how online exams can help boost your future prospects:
Read More
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming many industries and education is no exception. AI is already being used in a variety of ways to improve the online exam experience for both students and educators.
AI has the potential to expand knowledge into the future and allow learning to extend its reach to heights never known before. In some aspects, it is quite daunting due to uncertainties and perceptions of the negative impacts that could possibly occur. However, there is the realisation that AI can support establishments to transcend efficiency in regard to exams. Here are some reasons why AI can be so useful.
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Reading time: 2 minutes
Online exams have become increasingly popular in recent years, as they offer a number of advantages over traditional in-person exams. They are more convenient for students, as they can be taken from anywhere with an internet connection. They are also more efficient for instructors, as they can be graded automatically. However, online exams can also be more prone to technical problems.
Here are some of the most common problems that students encounter when taking online exams, and how to troubleshoot them:
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EdTech and online examination platforms have been increasing in popularity in recent years. Universities, awarding bodies and a variety of organisations have decided to use online platforms to deliver examinations due to several factors but mainly due to their efficiency.
Online exams can now be done in practically any subject you can think of. There are minimal negatives to online exam platforms as long as they are secure and there is effective proctoring included.
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The rise of online learning has made it easier to force candidates to cheat on exams. With no proctor in the room, candidates can easily use unauthorised materials, collaborate with others, or take the exam for someone else.
Educational institutions can move exams online securely if there are solid measures in place. Online exams need to be reliable and trusted so it’s important to know the signs when someone may be cheating. Here are a few things to monitor:
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Even since the pandemic, online exams have been on the trend. The concept of online exams has been around for quite some while, but it has been recently that this concept has started growing and become widely accepted as an alternative to offline examinations.
Online exams are not only convenient but also a better means to assess the level of a student’s progress in a particular course. Furthermore, many remarks that due to the easy and effortless procedures of numerous online examinations, people find it easier to get their qualifications in comparison to the traditional methods. Given below are certain reasons why online examinations have become a quicker and more efficient way to get your qualifications.
1. More accessible and convenient way of assessment
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Examinations at university are inevitable. However, online exams can be less stressful and more convenient for both students and lecturers. Here’s why.
Online exams have emerged recently as very popular methods of gaining qualifications due to the comfort they can provide. Here are three reasons why universities can benefit from them.
1. Speed & Convenience
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Online exams have become increasingly popular in the past few years with many now even preferring to take them digitally. What tips can examinees take before taking one?
A new trial has recently been announced for students to sit digital mock exams. This could be a new age for exams upcoming so here are five tips before taking an online examination.
1. Ensure you have the correct technology
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As technology advances, it opens up new opportunities in all aspects of education. Driven by the pandemic, online exams are one area where communication technology has transformed the experience, and for SEND examinees, delivered something much more.
While the obvious benefit during the pandemic was the ability to take exams without exposure to potential infection, as we have become used to the process, more benefits are revealing themselves. Here are some benefits for SEND students you may not have noticed.
Tailored Exams
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Online exams have grown in popularity in recent years, aided to an extent by the pandemic normalising remote education. However, even now as we have some semblance of normality in education, several advantages mean online exams at school should be here to stay.
Here are five reasons why online school exams offer a more efficient and effective experience than traditional solutions.
1. It’s cheaper
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During the pandemic, people were forced to halt their normal day-to-day activities. In these adverse times, people came to rely on technology for the completion of their everyday activities. One of these activities was attempting the examinations and assessments online. Various advanced tools were developed to deliver academic lectures and in-camera remotely proctored assessments.
What is Online proctoring?
Online proctoring, also called online invigilation, enables one to reproduce the in-person examination experience online. It simply refers to the idea of maintaining a close watch on the students during the test, just like a real person would during a paper-and-pencil exam, offering assistance when needed and discouraging any efforts at cheating. Online invigilation is responsible for conducting the proctoring during all the exams, such as multiple choice-based questions and assessments with descriptive questions.
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Examinations and graded assessments have been a crucial part of the school curriculum for years. A negative connotation is associated with examinations, with students being reluctant to attempt them. However, several studies at the current time reveal that students are much more comfortable and eager to participate in online assessments. Not only the level of participation but the students’ results have significantly increased.
The ever-increasing status of online exams is only because of the change in time and situation in the past few years. It was the pandemic of 2019 that brought about a need for change in the educational system. Educational institutions adopted online classes and exams with the norms of social distancing enforced and physical classes being shut. However, the importance of online exams in the current scenario is partly because of the significance of the mode of assessment.
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A penetration test also called a “pen test,” is an attempt to determine how secure an IT infrastructure is by taking advantage of its weaknesses in a controlled setting. Bugs in operating systems, services, or applications, bad setups, risky behaviour on the part of end users, or by a mix of these things can cause these loopholes. Important things that can be checked with these kinds of evaluations include how well defensive measures work and whether or not end users follow security rules.
The purpose of pen testing
The main goal of a penetration test is to find weak spots in an organisation’s security. It also looks at how well the organisation follows its security policy, how aware the staff is of important security issues, and whether or not the organisation is vulnerable to security breaches and, if so, how much.
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There will always be students who try to get an unfair advantage in exams through malpractice. In addition to that, this problem has been significantly worsening all over the world. One of the most important aspects of educational technology is online testing or evaluation. It is expected that the use of online exams will rise for various examination kinds, including competitive admission tests and recruiting tests. An online evaluation has shown to be an efficient and better technique to screen out unsuitable applicants and find those who are a good fit for the open position.
How do students cheat during online exams?
Malpractice, like writing mathematical formulae by hand, has mostly been phased out in recent years. Students in today’s society have developed ingenious methods for cheating, most of which include making use of the many technological tools that are accessible to them.
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One of the most common characteristics of all students who will be taking tests is exam anxiety. This test anxiety, along with a number of other issues, can prevent someone from successfully passing an exam. Even while this is not particularly unusual, it may have a negative impact on how well one does during the exam. Here are the top 5 pieces of advice for passing an exam.
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Proctoring or invigilating students is imperative to the credibility of exams.
As education institutions across the spectrum turn to online learning, proctoring means that exams can also take place without the need of an exam hall or classroom base.
In the short term this is a practical solution during the coronavirus pandemic. In the long term, it reduces costs for both the educational setting and the student without affecting the credibility of the assessment.
What is proctoring and what are the benefits? This blog post explains.
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Grades for GCSEs and A-levels will still be released at results days in the UK, the Department for Education has announced.
The results are to be calculated using a range of projects, alongside input from teachers, EDArcade revealed last month.
Yesterday, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson, said that creating these milestone shows the school economy is on a path to a return to normal. But what do we know? This blog post explains.
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The education sector should be making plans for digital exams to replace pen and paper assessments by 2025, according to an independent report.
The report suggests the UK is falling behind other countries in Europe, with many close to using 100% digital exams in education.
Some educational establishments are leading the way for digital assessment in the UK. But is this goal achievable? This blog post explains.
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With the recent changes to GCSEs and A-levels, coursework and controlled assessment now has little or no effect on final examination grades.
Exams are shifting back to the older format of more essay-type questions and fewer multiple choice or shorter questions.
Now that coursework no longer contributes to final grades, students can only achieve good grades by successfully completing their exams, and mock exams can help define how they progress towards their real exams.
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The debate over mock exams is likely to continue for many years, so why not make the most of them while they’re around?
The results that mocks deliver across the subject spectrum can have a positive impact on learning and examination outcomes when it gets to the real thing.
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The fact that all students have different ways of revising and retaining information means that drawing up revision guidelines that will suit everyone is almost impossible.
However, there are some universal elements that all pupils who care about their exams will take on board and that can be adapted to any subject.
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Whilst the pictures in the news on GCSE results day are mainly of teens jumping up and down in happiness, there is a significant proportion of students hovering in the background who might have failed what they considered to be key elements of their GCSEs.
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The history of iGCSEs might not be as familiar as the seemingly constant furore around GCSEs but they’ve played a significant role in education over the last 25 years.
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SATs at KS3 level were scrapped several years ago. At KS1 level, they will no longer be compulsory by 2023.
However, they remain active at KS2, meaning that 11-year-olds just about to leave primary school will be tested, with this information feeding into school attainment tables and parents to see how schools are progressing.
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There’s no getting away from the fact that exams are stressful. Even if you’re confident about the subject, you’ll start second-guessing yourself and wondering if you’ve ‘done enough’.
The truth is, there’s no way of figuring that out and you’ll likely always feel as if you could’ve done more. So, instead of letting those nagging concerns get to you, take a few steps to relieve your stress.
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Amidst revision sessions and study guides, the idea of eating healthily around exam time can often fall by the wayside.
It’s easy to think that, just for now, a diet of pizza and chocolate will be enough to see the exams through.
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Whether you’re a pupil wondering if you’re overly stressed by your exams or parents and teachers hoping to identify whether a student is stressed, here are some key points to be on the lookout for during exam season.
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On the surface, there are a couple of excellent reasons for switching to winter exams. However, there are also several issues too: the school calendar and the impact of winter on mood and health.
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There are undoubtedly regional differences when it comes to exam results, and much has been written about them. The Social Market Foundation not only illustrated educational inequalities between regions, but also the fact that they were widening over time.
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In 2013, David Hanson of the Independent Association of Prep Schools explained that, within a decade, he expected schools to make the shift to online exams.
He was backed up by the president of Pearson UK, who said that the Edexcel board were already delivering ‘nearly 900,000 online-based tests in schools and colleges’.
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The debate over the usefulness of mock exams has intensified as the new, more rigorous GCSE examinations have begun to be used across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
This has combined with renewed calls regarding student stress and whether mock exams – and exams in general – are effective as a means of teaching.
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The past decade has put pupils, teachers, parents and carers through the ringer. It seems that not a term has gone by without some big announcement of planned change.
Budgets have shrunk, the curriculum has been shaken up and literacy has been placed under the spotlight.
So, for today’s subject we’re going to be digging into the topic of linear exams – explaining what they are, why the change was made and, most importantly of all, what it means for students and teachers alike.
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Prior to the first round of GCSE results in 2017, much was said and speculated about how the new GCSE grading system would impact students.
From A* to U, to 9 to U – the changes seemed simple enough, but what they truly meant for students, teachers and parents ranged from being slightly concerning, to outright disturbing.
So, one year on, the question is whether, and how, the new grading system has affected student outcomes.
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In 2017, 70.9% of girls were awarded at least a C – or a 4 grade – in their GCSEs, compared to just 61.5% of their male counterparts. This gender gap leapt from 16.1%in 2016, to 17.4%, in 2017.
In this article, we want to take a look at the potential reasons behind the gap, and explore how the move to linear exams could be set to shake things up.
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Assessment data should be improving education standards and informing teaching approaches. Yet the lack of clarity about the intended purpose of different assessments, and the data they should generate, is always complex.
With this in mind, here we look at the five core challenges schools must overcome, if whole-school assessment is to achieve its goals.
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Once exams are over, the time until results day can seem interminable for both students and their parents. Teachers often find themselves as the first port of call for those concerned about impending results.
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Students obviously need the knowledge and experience gained from lessons and coursework but good exam results also depend on a number of effective study habits.
Here are a few suggestions that can help you achieve good grades.
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The education landscape has dramatically shifted over recent years with EdTech and online assessment becoming more prominent. The change brings flexibility and a positive direction, but how do we ensure integrity and that no malpractice occurs? Remote proctoring can be an instrumental factor.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
The rise of online examinations has brought incredible flexibility and accessibility to organisations. But with this convenience comes a challenge, how do you ensure academic integrity in a virtual environment? Enter online proctoring.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
The rise of online learning has brought a surge in online exams. While convenient and flexible, online exams can be shrouded in uncertainty for students. Fear not! This blog tackles common myths about online exams, separating fact from fiction to empower you for your next assessment.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
Gone are the days of solely paper-based exams. Online exams are rapidly becoming the preferred method of assessment, offering flexibility, efficiency, and a treasure trove of data for educators. But the world of online exams is far from static. Let’s delve into the exciting trends and innovations that are shaping the future of online examinations:
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
The rise of online learning has brought undeniable benefits, but it’s also introduced new challenges, particularly in assessment. While online quizzes and tests can be convenient and efficient, they can also disadvantage certain students if not designed with fairness and equity in mind. Here’s how we can create a more just online assessment environment:
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
Education is the bedrock of opportunity. Yet, traditional testing methods can create barriers for many students. Online exams can be a potential game-changer in creating a more accessible and equitable learning environment.
Here’s how online exams can level the playing field and empower a wider range of learners:
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
The way we take tests is undergoing a revolution. Gone are the days of solely paper-based exams. Online exams are becoming increasingly popular, offering a flexible and efficient alternative. But the world of online exams isn’t static. New trends and innovations are constantly emerging, shaping the future of assessment. Let’s delve into some of the exciting developments transforming the online exam landscape.
Let’s delve into some of the exciting developments shaping the future of online exams:
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
The rise of online learning has made online exams an increasingly integral part of the educational landscape. However, ensuring engagement and security in these exams can be a challenge. Here’s where EDExams comes in, offering a comprehensive solution to create engaging and secure online assessments.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
The digital wave has swept through education, bringing online learning to the forefront. While offering flexibility and convenience, online learning also presents unique challenges. However, with the right strategies, you can navigate these hurdles and unlock the full potential of online education.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
Juggling work and online studies is tough, but add an upcoming exam to the mix, and things can feel downright chaotic. However, this shouldn’t be approached in fear. This blog can equip you with the strategies you need to conquer both work and your online studies while acing your exam.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
In the age of digital learning, online exams have become the go-to assessment method for educators around the world. But with convenience comes complexity. How can we be sure that these virtual tests are truly measuring what they’re supposed to and upholding academic integrity? Fear not, for this blog delves into the nuances of assessing the quality of online exams, ensuring your students get a fair and accurate evaluation.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
The rise of online exams has brought convenience and flexibility, but it’s also introduced new challenges when it comes to security. Cheating and technical glitches can threaten the integrity of assessments and leave both educators and students frustrated.
But fear not! This blog post will equip you with practical tips and tools to ensure your online exams run smoothly and securely.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
The online learning revolution has opened doors for countless individuals, but it’s crucial to remember that not everyone walks through those doors at the same pace. Creating an equitable and inclusive online learning environment is no easy feat, but it’s a necessary one to ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
Exams can be nerve-wracking for everyone, but learning your dominant learning style can be your secret weapon. Understanding how you process information and retain knowledge allows you to craft effective study strategies that optimise your performance. So, let’s dive into strategies you can look at deploying to smash your next exam.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
Examinations, whether they are online or completed in a traditional paper-based way, can create a heightened sense of nerves, stress and anxiety that can be difficult to conquer. However, there are ways we can overcome the nerves that exams create or reduce worries at least. Let’s take a look at some strategies you can implement to overcome some barriers.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
The transition to online learning has brought about a new set of challenges, particularly in the realm of exams. While online exams offer flexibility and convenience, they also require a different approach and mindset to succeed. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the necessary strategies and techniques to ace your online exams and achieve success in the future.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
As the world increasingly embraces online learning and exams, the potential for malpractice has also grown. While cheating has always been an issue in education, the anonymity and increased flexibility of online exams make it easier for students to gain an unfair advantage. If you suspect malpractice in an online exam, it’s important to know how to respond responsibly.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
As online exams become increasingly prevalent, candidates need to be aware of both the benefits and drawbacks of this assessment method. In this blog post, we will provide candidates with a guide to navigating the online exam landscape, including tips for preparing for and taking online exams.
Exams can be daunting for many candidates and some might relish the opportunity of being able to challenge and test their abilities. Whichever perspective you have, here are some pros and cons of online exams that might resonate with you:
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
In today’s education landscape, online exams have become increasingly prevalent, offering flexibility and convenience. However, the shift to online assessments raises concerns about fairness and accessibility for all students. Ensuring that online exams are equitable and inclusive is crucial for maintaining academic integrity and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
The rise of online learning has brought about a myriad of benefits, including increased flexibility, accessibility, and affordability for students. However, this shift has also presented challenges, particularly in maintaining academic integrity during online exams. To address this concern, locked-down applications have emerged as an essential tool for ensuring a fair and equitable assessment process.
Read More
Reading time: 3 minutes
The rise of online examinations has seen several advantages to their traditional paper-based counterpart. However, exams can be daunting, and stressful and provide a concern for all involved.
In this blog, we’ll take a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of online exams so you can be well-prepared when taking or delivering one.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
Staying focused during an exam is essential for success. When you’re focused, you’re better able to remember information, think clearly, and answer questions accurately. But it can be difficult to stay focused, especially when you’re feeling nervous or stressed.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
Online exams are becoming increasingly popular in both the academic and professional worlds. They offer several advantages over traditional paper-based exams, including convenience, flexibility, and security.
A dynamic digital age means that online examinations could well and truly be fully integrated across organisations, universities and even schools. Here are some of how online exams can help boost your future prospects:
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming many industries and education is no exception. AI is already being used in a variety of ways to improve the online exam experience for both students and educators.
AI has the potential to expand knowledge into the future and allow learning to extend its reach to heights never known before. In some aspects, it is quite daunting due to uncertainties and perceptions of the negative impacts that could possibly occur. However, there is the realisation that AI can support establishments to transcend efficiency in regard to exams. Here are some reasons why AI can be so useful.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
Online exams have become increasingly popular in recent years, as they offer a number of advantages over traditional in-person exams. They are more convenient for students, as they can be taken from anywhere with an internet connection. They are also more efficient for instructors, as they can be graded automatically. However, online exams can also be more prone to technical problems.
Here are some of the most common problems that students encounter when taking online exams, and how to troubleshoot them:
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
EdTech and online examination platforms have been increasing in popularity in recent years. Universities, awarding bodies and a variety of organisations have decided to use online platforms to deliver examinations due to several factors but mainly due to their efficiency.
Online exams can now be done in practically any subject you can think of. There are minimal negatives to online exam platforms as long as they are secure and there is effective proctoring included.
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
The rise of online learning has made it easier to force candidates to cheat on exams. With no proctor in the room, candidates can easily use unauthorised materials, collaborate with others, or take the exam for someone else.
Educational institutions can move exams online securely if there are solid measures in place. Online exams need to be reliable and trusted so it’s important to know the signs when someone may be cheating. Here are a few things to monitor:
Read More
Reading time: 3 minutes
Even since the pandemic, online exams have been on the trend. The concept of online exams has been around for quite some while, but it has been recently that this concept has started growing and become widely accepted as an alternative to offline examinations.
Online exams are not only convenient but also a better means to assess the level of a student’s progress in a particular course. Furthermore, many remarks that due to the easy and effortless procedures of numerous online examinations, people find it easier to get their qualifications in comparison to the traditional methods. Given below are certain reasons why online examinations have become a quicker and more efficient way to get your qualifications.
1. More accessible and convenient way of assessment
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
Examinations at university are inevitable. However, online exams can be less stressful and more convenient for both students and lecturers. Here’s why.
Online exams have emerged recently as very popular methods of gaining qualifications due to the comfort they can provide. Here are three reasons why universities can benefit from them.
1. Speed & Convenience
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
Online exams have become increasingly popular in the past few years with many now even preferring to take them digitally. What tips can examinees take before taking one?
A new trial has recently been announced for students to sit digital mock exams. This could be a new age for exams upcoming so here are five tips before taking an online examination.
1. Ensure you have the correct technology
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
As technology advances, it opens up new opportunities in all aspects of education. Driven by the pandemic, online exams are one area where communication technology has transformed the experience, and for SEND examinees, delivered something much more.
While the obvious benefit during the pandemic was the ability to take exams without exposure to potential infection, as we have become used to the process, more benefits are revealing themselves. Here are some benefits for SEND students you may not have noticed.
Tailored Exams
Read More
Reading time: 2 minutes
Online exams have grown in popularity in recent years, aided to an extent by the pandemic normalising remote education. However, even now as we have some semblance of normality in education, several advantages mean online exams at school should be here to stay.
Here are five reasons why online school exams offer a more efficient and effective experience than traditional solutions.
1. It’s cheaper
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During the pandemic, people were forced to halt their normal day-to-day activities. In these adverse times, people came to rely on technology for the completion of their everyday activities. One of these activities was attempting the examinations and assessments online. Various advanced tools were developed to deliver academic lectures and in-camera remotely proctored assessments.
What is Online proctoring?
Online proctoring, also called online invigilation, enables one to reproduce the in-person examination experience online. It simply refers to the idea of maintaining a close watch on the students during the test, just like a real person would during a paper-and-pencil exam, offering assistance when needed and discouraging any efforts at cheating. Online invigilation is responsible for conducting the proctoring during all the exams, such as multiple choice-based questions and assessments with descriptive questions.
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Examinations and graded assessments have been a crucial part of the school curriculum for years. A negative connotation is associated with examinations, with students being reluctant to attempt them. However, several studies at the current time reveal that students are much more comfortable and eager to participate in online assessments. Not only the level of participation but the students’ results have significantly increased.
The ever-increasing status of online exams is only because of the change in time and situation in the past few years. It was the pandemic of 2019 that brought about a need for change in the educational system. Educational institutions adopted online classes and exams with the norms of social distancing enforced and physical classes being shut. However, the importance of online exams in the current scenario is partly because of the significance of the mode of assessment.
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A penetration test also called a “pen test,” is an attempt to determine how secure an IT infrastructure is by taking advantage of its weaknesses in a controlled setting. Bugs in operating systems, services, or applications, bad setups, risky behaviour on the part of end users, or by a mix of these things can cause these loopholes. Important things that can be checked with these kinds of evaluations include how well defensive measures work and whether or not end users follow security rules.
The purpose of pen testing
The main goal of a penetration test is to find weak spots in an organisation’s security. It also looks at how well the organisation follows its security policy, how aware the staff is of important security issues, and whether or not the organisation is vulnerable to security breaches and, if so, how much.
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There will always be students who try to get an unfair advantage in exams through malpractice. In addition to that, this problem has been significantly worsening all over the world. One of the most important aspects of educational technology is online testing or evaluation. It is expected that the use of online exams will rise for various examination kinds, including competitive admission tests and recruiting tests. An online evaluation has shown to be an efficient and better technique to screen out unsuitable applicants and find those who are a good fit for the open position.
How do students cheat during online exams?
Malpractice, like writing mathematical formulae by hand, has mostly been phased out in recent years. Students in today’s society have developed ingenious methods for cheating, most of which include making use of the many technological tools that are accessible to them.
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One of the most common characteristics of all students who will be taking tests is exam anxiety. This test anxiety, along with a number of other issues, can prevent someone from successfully passing an exam. Even while this is not particularly unusual, it may have a negative impact on how well one does during the exam. Here are the top 5 pieces of advice for passing an exam.
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Proctoring or invigilating students is imperative to the credibility of exams.
As education institutions across the spectrum turn to online learning, proctoring means that exams can also take place without the need of an exam hall or classroom base.
In the short term this is a practical solution during the coronavirus pandemic. In the long term, it reduces costs for both the educational setting and the student without affecting the credibility of the assessment.
What is proctoring and what are the benefits? This blog post explains.
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Grades for GCSEs and A-levels will still be released at results days in the UK, the Department for Education has announced.
The results are to be calculated using a range of projects, alongside input from teachers, EDArcade revealed last month.
Yesterday, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson, said that creating these milestone shows the school economy is on a path to a return to normal. But what do we know? This blog post explains.
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The education sector should be making plans for digital exams to replace pen and paper assessments by 2025, according to an independent report.
The report suggests the UK is falling behind other countries in Europe, with many close to using 100% digital exams in education.
Some educational establishments are leading the way for digital assessment in the UK. But is this goal achievable? This blog post explains.
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With the recent changes to GCSEs and A-levels, coursework and controlled assessment now has little or no effect on final examination grades.
Exams are shifting back to the older format of more essay-type questions and fewer multiple choice or shorter questions.
Now that coursework no longer contributes to final grades, students can only achieve good grades by successfully completing their exams, and mock exams can help define how they progress towards their real exams.
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The debate over mock exams is likely to continue for many years, so why not make the most of them while they’re around?
The results that mocks deliver across the subject spectrum can have a positive impact on learning and examination outcomes when it gets to the real thing.
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The fact that all students have different ways of revising and retaining information means that drawing up revision guidelines that will suit everyone is almost impossible.
However, there are some universal elements that all pupils who care about their exams will take on board and that can be adapted to any subject.
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Whilst the pictures in the news on GCSE results day are mainly of teens jumping up and down in happiness, there is a significant proportion of students hovering in the background who might have failed what they considered to be key elements of their GCSEs.
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The history of iGCSEs might not be as familiar as the seemingly constant furore around GCSEs but they’ve played a significant role in education over the last 25 years.
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SATs at KS3 level were scrapped several years ago. At KS1 level, they will no longer be compulsory by 2023.
However, they remain active at KS2, meaning that 11-year-olds just about to leave primary school will be tested, with this information feeding into school attainment tables and parents to see how schools are progressing.
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There’s no getting away from the fact that exams are stressful. Even if you’re confident about the subject, you’ll start second-guessing yourself and wondering if you’ve ‘done enough’.
The truth is, there’s no way of figuring that out and you’ll likely always feel as if you could’ve done more. So, instead of letting those nagging concerns get to you, take a few steps to relieve your stress.
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Amidst revision sessions and study guides, the idea of eating healthily around exam time can often fall by the wayside.
It’s easy to think that, just for now, a diet of pizza and chocolate will be enough to see the exams through.
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Whether you’re a pupil wondering if you’re overly stressed by your exams or parents and teachers hoping to identify whether a student is stressed, here are some key points to be on the lookout for during exam season.
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On the surface, there are a couple of excellent reasons for switching to winter exams. However, there are also several issues too: the school calendar and the impact of winter on mood and health.
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There are undoubtedly regional differences when it comes to exam results, and much has been written about them. The Social Market Foundation not only illustrated educational inequalities between regions, but also the fact that they were widening over time.
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In 2013, David Hanson of the Independent Association of Prep Schools explained that, within a decade, he expected schools to make the shift to online exams.
He was backed up by the president of Pearson UK, who said that the Edexcel board were already delivering ‘nearly 900,000 online-based tests in schools and colleges’.
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The debate over the usefulness of mock exams has intensified as the new, more rigorous GCSE examinations have begun to be used across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
This has combined with renewed calls regarding student stress and whether mock exams – and exams in general – are effective as a means of teaching.
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The past decade has put pupils, teachers, parents and carers through the ringer. It seems that not a term has gone by without some big announcement of planned change.
Budgets have shrunk, the curriculum has been shaken up and literacy has been placed under the spotlight.
So, for today’s subject we’re going to be digging into the topic of linear exams – explaining what they are, why the change was made and, most importantly of all, what it means for students and teachers alike.
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Prior to the first round of GCSE results in 2017, much was said and speculated about how the new GCSE grading system would impact students.
From A* to U, to 9 to U – the changes seemed simple enough, but what they truly meant for students, teachers and parents ranged from being slightly concerning, to outright disturbing.
So, one year on, the question is whether, and how, the new grading system has affected student outcomes.
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In 2017, 70.9% of girls were awarded at least a C – or a 4 grade – in their GCSEs, compared to just 61.5% of their male counterparts. This gender gap leapt from 16.1%in 2016, to 17.4%, in 2017.
In this article, we want to take a look at the potential reasons behind the gap, and explore how the move to linear exams could be set to shake things up.
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Assessment data should be improving education standards and informing teaching approaches. Yet the lack of clarity about the intended purpose of different assessments, and the data they should generate, is always complex.
With this in mind, here we look at the five core challenges schools must overcome, if whole-school assessment is to achieve its goals.
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Once exams are over, the time until results day can seem interminable for both students and their parents. Teachers often find themselves as the first port of call for those concerned about impending results.
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Students obviously need the knowledge and experience gained from lessons and coursework but good exam results also depend on a number of effective study habits.
Here are a few suggestions that can help you achieve good grades.
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