Talking about Assessment
We recognise that talking about assessment is not always easy. Misconceptions about assessment and this can make them more difficult to use.
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May 2, 20233 min read
Making the assessment less stressful
Asking your child to sit down and do a test is not the easiest thing to do. Here are some tips which will hopefully make APT a bit easier
Oct 22, 20212 min read
Developing Reading Comprehension skills: An introduction
Reading is an important and essential skill. Comprehension is the whole purpose but we don't always teach practical ways of understanding
Sep 20, 20211 min read
Do I need to prepare for an APT test?
No specific preparation is required before taking the APT. The test is a measure of general academic skills (such as maths, literacy and...
Sep 9, 20211 min read
Can my results on the APT change over time?
In short: Yes; but improving scores on this kind of assessment is not always straightforward. APT results will indicate how a candidate...
Aug 14, 20212 min read
Understanding Standardised Scores
Standardised scores - what do they mean? Standardised scores are a valuable measure of performance. Instead of reporting a percentage...
Jun 2, 20214 min read
Adaptive assessments - clever exams
Adaptive tests are computer-based assessments that can adapt to a candidate's ability.
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