Transforming International GCSE Assessments
Working with colleagues from Pearson Edexcel to deliver digital high stakes examinations, for its International GCSE qualifications.
Hybrid Solutions
We understand the reservations around evolving a long-established model of paper-based assessment, but our global team of experts will support you through the journey.
Around paper-oriented solutions, we can supply expertise in DTP and Test design, logistics, and marking centre setup and operations. Utilise our world-class script processing facilities directly, or partner with us to install and manage your own scanning operations locally. Integrating technology at various stages of your assessment process can bring numerous benefits, but there is one phase of the lifecycle where the advantages really stand out for many customers, and that is marking.
Marking
Pearson Assessment Services has a custom-built, fully secure online marking system that facilitates timely and accurate marking of student responses, specifically developed for use in educational testing globally. It has been used internationally for over 10 years, and during that time has been used to mark over 2 billion student responses.
A digitised image of a student response, via the marking app
Screenshot of the Marker Viewer
Having scanned every student's answer booklet, the software presents an anonymised digital image of a student response.
A marker then scores that response using the digital scoring grid.
Marking and Reporting highlights
- Auto-scores closed item types as standard, and has open-response auto-scoring capabilities
- Configurable quality assurance measures, such as seeded items, single to triple marking, and scoring rules set up against your acceptance criteria
- Daily and cumulative reports on inter-marker/rater reliability, and marking completion rates
- Restricts access to authorised personnel only, tailored to team hierarchy
- Utilises encrypted communication and secure site authentication via HTTPS
- Generates detailed reports and insights into student performance
Example of an individualised performance report for a student
Learn about how existing customers are using our services to enhance their assessment program.
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Egypt Educational Reform Project - Transforming High Stakes Assessment
Supporting the Ministry of Education to transform teaching and assessment practices at Upper Secondary level, underpinned by World Bank funding.
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Oman National Exams Project
Partnering with the Ministry of Education to introduce and grow a national digital marking system, enhancing marking quality and speed for G12 examinations.
