Amelia PetersonWhat are the problems with exams and grading? How are they connected?As part of Rethinking Assessment, we’ve been challenged to think about the problems with our current exam system in the UK (usually…Feb 8, 20211Feb 8, 20211
Amelia PetersonIf we must have exams, let’s at least design them better.Today marks the release of GCSE results, the culmination of two (or sometimes three) years study. For some the verdict on the grades has…Aug 20, 2020Aug 20, 2020
Amelia PetersonPuzzle in the PacificAustralia has seen a decline in PISA scores. But why? And does it matter?Dec 5, 20191Dec 5, 20191
Amelia PetersonDfE need help to make T Levels work — at least some of them are asking for itThe Department for Education have dutifully extended T Level consultation week after everyone pointed out that timing it to exactly overlap…May 30, 2018May 30, 2018
Amelia PetersonWhere are our mechanistas?Earlier this week, at a convening of the Coalition on Evidence-Based Education (CEBE), I was lucky to hear from the brilliant Rachel Tuffin…Nov 17, 2017Nov 17, 2017
Amelia PetersonChange: churn or improvement?Headed to the Institute for Government today for the launch of their report All Change: Why Britain is so prone to policy reinvention and…Mar 14, 2017Mar 14, 2017