' Multimedia? As far as I'm concerned, it's reading with the radio on! ' - Rory Bremner
This qualification has been designed to recognise candidates' skills, knowledge and understanding of
Information Technology functions, environments and operations.
On-screen test for ICT at key stage 3
QCA is developing an innovative, process-based, on-screen test to assess ICT capability across levels 3-8 of the national curriculum.
For further details, see the factsheet available via the link below:
Register Your Interest in the Pilot Test
In addition there is a presentation which was given at BETT in January this year, a report on the KS3 ICT Test 2004 pilot as well as a dedicated
website:
KS3 ICT Pilot Test 2004-2005 Analysis and Results
Attached below is a PDF of the KS3 ICT test report which gives the findings of the technical pilot held in 2004.
KS3 ICT Test Pilot LEA Conferences
On 4 and 7 October 2004, QCA hosted two conferences for KS3 Assessment Co-ordinators, Advisors and KS3 ICT Strategy personnel.
The purpose of the conferences was:
- to provide information on the new KS3 ICT tests
- to provide an opportunity for participants to see what the tests are like
- to disseminate feedback from the 2004 technical pilot and
- to raise awareness of the national rollout of the project in 2005 and its implications for schools.
E-Assessment
In this dedicated e-assessment area on the QCA website you will find:
- 'our vision'
- guidance and advice for developing e-assessment;
- details about projects being undertaken by QCA;
- presentations and documents from conferences, and;
- links to other e-assessment sites that may be of interest.
E-assessment is a field that is developing rapidly the site will be added to regularly.
We would welcome your comments, suggestions and general comments about e-assessment issues or for more information please contact:
Ben Chappell, Teaching and Learning Consultant, Secondary ICT
Tel: (01482) 392439
E-mail 1: ben.chappell@eastriding.gov.uk
E-mail 2: secondary.ict@eastriding.gov.uk
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