On-screen exams report: How digital assessment is driving better education

Our new research report, On-screen exams: Advice from the experts, presents the latest research on the use of digital testing from around the world.

Inside, you’ll discover how national testing authorities are using digital exams to enhance their entire education systems, from improving accessibility to designing more interactive and engaging assessments.

This report outlines how assessment can be used not just for evaluation, but as a powerful tool for improving the whole education system. It explores the variety of opportunities nations can take advantage of when moving to digital assessment, including faster feedback, improved accessibility, and better preparation for the digital workplace.

Drawing on a range of educational research, including AQA, the report highlights how countries like Wales, Norway, and Australia are already using digital and sample-based assessments to improve outcomes and equity.

By moving to on-screen testing, they have been able to improve the design of their assessments to improve validity. These tests also provide actionable feedback that allows students understand their progress and helps schools improve their teaching. On-screen testing also enables more inclusive education by supporting learners with diverse needs through assistive technologies. Furthermore, education leaders have been able to gather the data needed to make informed decisions that close achievement gaps and raise standards.

Inside, you’ll learn how you can use new assessment technologies to emulate these achievements, not just to measure learning, but to improve it.

Read the report here.