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CIEAMail
Issue 32
April 2009
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Welcome to CIEAMail, the topical monthly members e-newsletter, carrying news and views from the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors (CIEA).
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Make the Grade magazine
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The summer edition of Make the Grade magazine will shortly be landing on all CIEA members' door mats and as always the magazine includes a number of expert reviews and articles on assessment practice from some of the country's leading practitioners some of which have been featured below..
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New CIEA Support for the Assessment of the Diplomas
The CIEA is pleased to announce the launch of a dedicated diploma support section of the CIEA website. Tools and resources include assessment-specific:
- Information and advice
- Roles & responsibilities
- Case studies
- Useful links
As an official support partner of the diploma we hope you, your school, college and/or consortium find this new resource both informative and of practical use.
If you would like to provide any feedback on this new resource please email richardgott@ciea.org.uk
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CIEA 3rd National Assessment Conference 6th May - Last chance to book!
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The CIEA third National Assessment Conference is now less than a week away. If you have not yet booked your place then book now to avoid disappointment.
5 Reasons why you should attend:
1. To hear from the leading experts in educational assessment
2. To develop your skills and knowledge of new assessment practices
3. To hear, first hand, about the new developments within the industry
4. To network with members and like-minded assessment professionals
5. To access preferential rates as a key member benefit
For further conference information and to book your place pleaseRead more...
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Membership Fees - Frozen for 09/10
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The CIEA will freeze membership fees for the forthcoming year. This decision is based on the current economic climate, feedback from members and similar action from other membership organisations within the sector (including the General Teaching Council for England and the National Association of Head Teachers).Read more...
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Assessment for Learning e-bulletin
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The CIEA is working closely with the DCSF and the National Strategies to develop online support tools and resources to support the AfL strategy. To keep up to date with the latest AfL developments please follow the link below. Read more...
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Results from 'Your April Call to Action'
Earlier this month we invited you to give us your views whether too much emphasis is put on exam results.
We asked you whether or not you agree with Dr Anthony Seldon's assertion that pupils' creativity is being stifled by too much emphasis on exams and whether you would prefer to see more focus on internal teacher assessment and less on exams?
67% of you agreed that too much emphasis is put on exam results. Whilst 62% stated that there should be more focus on internal teacher assessment and less on exams.
The results from this month's 'Your Call to Action' and all previous months' member polls can be found by following this link, please click here.
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Your view - Diploma assessment, Diploma and AS/A-Level assessment consultations
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Your chance to give your views on Diploma assessment.
QCADirect is the new online support website for Diploma practitioners to keep up to date with Diploma developments. QCADirect are currently seeking the views of teachers and lecturers who will be involved in the assessment of the diploma.
To access the assessment survey please click here.
Diploma Phase 4 Consultation
QCA are inviting individuals to participate in the Diploma Phase 4 line of learning consultation. The consultation for Phase 4 line of learning will focus on the following subjects: Humanities and social sciences, Languages and international communication and science.
If you would like to take part in the consultation then please visit the QCA website where you will be able to access the questionnaires.
AS/A Level assessment criteria consultation
QCA are also consulting on the draft criteria for AS/A level mathematics, further mathematics, use of mathematics and use of statistics.
If you would like to take part in the consultation then please visit the QCA website where you will be able to access the questionnaires.
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Ofqual publishes examination standards review
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The exams regulator Ofqual has published its findings into examination standards review. They found that standards in both mathematics and English Literature had generally been maintained however, there were some concerns over.Read more...
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BBC News, Friday 3 April 2009
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Eight parents and teachers who used hi-tech equipment to help children cheat in Chinese college entrance exams have been sent to prison. Read more...
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E-newsletter feedback
Let us know what you think of the e-newsletter and any features you'd like to see in future issues.
If you're feeling creative and would like to contribute an article, please send an email to info@ciea.org.uk. Until next time.
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