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10th September - Weekly Global News Update
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WAEC denies CBT glitches, attributes poor scores to anti-malpractice measures
The Guardian Nigeria reports that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has denied claims of computer-based test (CBT) glitches, attributing poor student scores to stringent anti-malpractice me...
Vietnam to introduce national licensing exam for doctors
Vietnamnet.vn reports that Vietnam will implement a national competency examination for doctors starting in December 2027 to standardise qualifications and enhance patient safety across healthcare fac...
Tried and Tested Podcast: From School to Skills: Rethinking Assessment, Credentials, and Workforce Readiness with Chad Buckendahl
Host Isabelle Gonthier speaks with Chad Buckendahl of ACS Ventures about connecting assessment, credentials, and workforce readiness across the learner journey, emphasising durable skills and AI liter...
The Impact of Digital Assessment on Learning Outcomes: A Comprehensive Review
Taylor & Francis explores the effects of digital assessment tools on student learning outcomes, highlighting benefits and challenges in modern educational contexts.
The exam can be taken closer to the place of service: they want to simplify obtaining driving licenses for military personnel - Судово-юридична газета
Судово-юридична газета reports on efforts to simplify the process of obtaining driving licences for military personnel by allowing exams to be taken closer to their place of service, reducing logistic...
Tech, paper, or both? The hybrid approach to exam success - Bizcommunity
Bizcommunity explores the hybrid approach to exams, combining technology and traditional paper methods to enhance student success and assessment reliability.
Second Mesh Secures Ufi VocTech Trust Funding
Second Mesh has received funding from Ufi VocTech Trust to develop an AI video assessment and feedback tool for ESOL speaking and listening tests, aiming to provide timely, structured feedback and red...
Scotland National Standardised Assessments ASX Announcement
Janison provides the ASX announcement detailing Scotland's National Standardised Assessments, outlining the framework and implementation plans for standardised educational assessments in Scotland.
Reimagining Assessment in the Age of Generative AI: Lessons from Open-Book Exams with ChatGPT
arXiv presents research on how generative AI like ChatGPT transforms academic assessment by shifting focus from solution production to evaluating reasoning and verification during open-book exams.
PISA 2025 Results Volume I
OECD presents the PISA 2025 Results Volume I, offering comprehensive insights into global student performance in reading, mathematics, and science, highlighting trends and educational implications.
Over 80 arrested for mass exam cheating - The New Times
The New Times reports that over 80 individuals have been arrested in connection with a large-scale exam cheating scandal, highlighting ongoing challenges in maintaining exam integrity.
NTA: India's high-stakes exam system faces a crisis of trust - BBC
BBC reports on the growing crisis of trust in India's National Testing Agency (NTA), highlighting concerns over the fairness and transparency of the country's high-stakes examination system.
New York City Public Schools banning AI use through middle school starting this year
ABC News reports that New York City Public Schools will ban AI use for students from pre-school through eighth grade during the 2026-2027 academic year. The district aims to study AI's impact while pr...
New findings highlight the benefits of a collaborative approach to AI in assessment
Jisc presents new findings emphasising the advantages of collaborative efforts in integrating artificial intelligence within assessment processes to enhance fairness and effectiveness.
Malpractice Marketplace: Proctoring Controls
Cognisense explores the challenges and solutions in maintaining assessment security through effective proctoring controls to combat malpractice in training and assessment sectors.
International Council on Badges and Credentials
International Council on Badges and Credentials promotes the recognition of informal, non-formal, and formal learning through digital badges and micro-credentials, supporting a skills-based economy gl...
Exam grades reliability: GCSE and A-level results
SecEd discusses concerns and insights regarding the reliability of GCSE and A-level exam results, analysing factors affecting grading accuracy and implications for students and educators.
How to Stop Cheating in the A.I. Era
The New York Times discusses the challenges and strategies for preventing cheating in assessments amid the rise of artificial intelligence technologies.
How universities can prevent exam fraud without compromising on flexibility
Optimum Assessment discusses how universities can balance exam flexibility with robust fraud prevention by integrating secure exam environments that support both BYOD and institution-managed devices.
New rules for schools on AI in take-home HSC assessments
NSW Government introduces new rules limiting take-home assessment tasks in the Higher School Certificate to protect student learning amid rising AI use in schools. The reforms restrict take-home tasks...