Your July update on all things assessment

Welcome to the July edition of The Assessment Network monthly update!

There are a lot of exciting developments with a new course for teachers launching in August, a free webinar on what every teacher needs to know about assessment, and a case study exploring assessment literacy at Wellington College International Shanghai.

Classroom Assessment for Teachers: Transforming Outcomes for Learners

Find out more and register to stay informed and receive an exclusive offer upon launch!

Classroom Assessment for Teachers: Transforming Outcomes for Learners is a new online on-demand course from Cambridge launching in August 2024.

This course takes approximately 12 hours to complete and is offered in a budget-friendly, flexible format, making it ideal for teachers of all experience levels.

Important update on the Postgraduate Advanced Certificate in Educational Assessment (PGCA)

Learn more about the Postgraduate Advanced Certificate in Educational Studies: Educational Assessment and apply online

We have extended the deadline for applications for 2024 entry to 24 July 2024.

Join us for a free webinar on everything a teacher needs to know about assessment!

What does every teacher need to know about assessment?

11 September 2024 - extra date added due to high demand!

Are you a teacher looking to enhance your assessment skills and drive student success?

Don’t miss our upcoming webinar and Q&A, led by James Beadle, former teacher and Senior Professional Development Manager at The Assessment Network, on what every teacher needs to know about assessment.

Enhancing assessment literacy at Wellington College International Shanghai

Read all about bespoke assessment training delivered by Cambridge in China

In a new case study, we examine a recent bespoke training project delivered by The Assessment Network at Wellington College International Shanghai one of the top #CambridgeSchools in China.

The purpose of the project was to improve assessment literacy and consisted of a series of workshops, talks, and consultation sessions designed to address key aspects of assessment strategy, design, and implementation delivered over three days.

Discover CPD-accredited training from Cambridge

Writing and evaluating effective multiple-choice questions

29 August 2024 - 12 September 2024

Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are a useful diagnostic tool for teachers.

During four and a half learning hours delivered over three weeks, you will learn through various real-life assessment examples.

Upon completing the course, you can access Cambridge resources that will help you use MCQs at your school.

Understanding and optimising your mark schemes

17 September 2024

This 1.5-hour interactive workshop introduces different approaches to mark scheme design and provides practical guidance on optimising your mark schemes.

You will also have an opportunity to implement what you have learned and reflect on your own practice of mark scheme design.

Thank you for joining us for the July edition of The Assessment Network monthly update, we hope to see many of you on 11 September for the exciting free webinar 'What does every teacher need to know about assessment?'.