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As anxiety, artificial intelligence and digital transformation reshape the classroom, long-established assessment models are under pressure. Rita Bateson of Eblana Learning reflects on what students now expect from exams, and where education systems are struggling to keep pace.

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Candidate experience

RM Assessment

Do we design digital assessments for real candidates? And does it matter?

At the recent e-Assessment Association International Conference, RM brought together a recent A-level candidate, an awarding body's Chief Academic Officer, and an education specialist. Prompted by...

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Candidate experience

Digital assessment

How the reliability of assessments drives candidate experience

With the busiest time of year for assessment in full swing, any disruption to the running of exams is big news. Whether professional or academic qualifications, the most important element for any...

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Candidate experience

Digital assessment

General Qualifications

Exam Boards

Chasing two goals: the experience of exam candidates with competing demands

Most sixteen-year-olds in the UK have one thing on their minds as April moves into May. GCSEs, Nationals and other high-stakes exams loom large. However, at least one 2026 GCSE candidate could be...

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Digital assessment

Future of assessment

RM Assessment

Why the future of assessment belongs to the candidate, not the examiner

There is a new frontier emerging in professional and educational assessment. And for once it has little to do with artificial intelligence.It is a crisis in candidate experience (CX). For too many,...

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Digital assessment

Future of assessment

AI in assessment

Rethinking Exams for a Digital Generation

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Exam malpractice

E-marking

Future of assessment

Streamlining apprentice assessment: What awarding organisations need to know

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How can collaborating with candidates transform the assessment experience?

In today’s competitive job market, providing a positive and engaging candidate experience is essential for organisations to attract and retain top talent. It’s critical to focus on assessment methods...

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