The Role of AI in Modern Assessment Practices
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15th October Weekly Global Update
The 15th October Weekly Global Update brings together 25 curated articles from across the assessment world — covering AI in assessment, test security, regulatory action, equity and inclusion, and emerging formats. From Ofqual fines and Turnitin contract reviews to AI glasses used for cheating and the return of oral exams at scale, this week’s collection captures what’s shaping the global assessment landscape right now.
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The Return of the Oral Exam: Live Assessment at Scale
World Assessment Council's white paper examines the resurgence of oral exams and live assessments, evaluating their validity, reliability, fairness, costs, and implementation at scale, including the r...
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Assessment Practices
Taylor & Francis explores how artificial intelligence is transforming assessment practices, highlighting innovations, challenges, and future directions in educational and professional testing environm...
Skills England annual skills report 2026
Department for Work and Pensions Skills England annual skills report 2026 outlines progress and priorities in addressing skills shortages, youth inactivity, and aligning training with employment oppor...
Problem solving and responsible GenAI use in assessment: students’ reported experiences in open and distance learning
Frontiers in Education presents qualitative research exploring how 27 South African open and distance learning students use generative AI in mathematics assessment. The study identifies benefits such ...
Undertaking given by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) to Ofqual in accordance with Condition B8 of the General Conditions of Recognition (“Conditions”)
Ofqual publishes an undertaking from Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) addressing breaches of regulatory conditions related to Functional Skills Qualifications. The document outlines TQUK's commitment...
OASIS: A Rubric-Based Multimodal Assessment Platform Using Large Language Models
arXiv presents OASIS, a systems platform for rubric-based grading of video, audio, and text using large language models. It supports scalable assessment with features like encounter management, rubric...
Measures to Assess Students’ Ability to Perform Key Learning Tasks without AI Assistance
The Ministry of Education Singapore outlines measures to ensure students develop foundational skills independently while using AI responsibly. Assessments are designed to evaluate students' abilities ...
CALLIOPE: A Source-Grounded Oral Assessment System and Synthetic Readiness Evaluation
arXiv presents CALLIOPE, a technical report on a source-grounded oral assessment system integrating instructional material, learner-turn recording, adaptive questioning, rubric scoring, and educator r...
Bridging the trust gap: A mixed-methods study of United Kingdom educators' perceptions of generative artificial intelligence in higher education assessment
Bucks New University Research Repository presents a study exploring UK university educators' perceptions of generative AI in summative assessments. The research highlights a trust gap despite high dig...
Why a UK school is moving away from screens and returning to pen-and-paper learning
The Times of India reports that Winchester College in the UK has shifted to pen-and-paper learning for most classwork and homework, restricting laptop use to tasks where technology adds clear educatio...
To prevent leaks, generate exam papers at the last minute from a massive question bank: Nilekani - The Hindu
The Hindu reports on Nandan Nilekani's suggestion to enhance exam security by generating papers last minute from a large question bank, aiming to prevent leaks and maintain integrity.
The Ultimate Guide to Remote Proctoring: Ensuring Exam Integrity from Anywhere
LinkedIn presents a comprehensive guide on remote proctoring, detailing how AI-assisted software combined with live human proctors ensures secure, scalable, and cost-effective supervised examinations ...
Sainaptic lands £1M to expand AI-assisted marking technology
Tech.eu reports that UK-based edtech startup Sainaptic has secured £1 million in funding to enhance its AI-assisted assessment marking technology. The investment will support product expansion into qu...
Student who spells by blinking is denied chance to sit exam
BBC News reports on Romi Loffler, a 21-year-old with Rett Syndrome, who was denied the opportunity to sit her Nat 5 exam with necessary adjustments by Qualifications Scotland, despite using eye-gaze t...
Online Testing Conflicts With Screen-Time Debate in Pennsylvania - GovTech
GovTech reports on the ongoing debate in Pennsylvania regarding the use of online testing amid concerns about increased screen time for students. The discussion highlights the challenges of balancing ...
Ofqual fines ABRSM £150,000 over data retention failures
Ofqual has fined the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) £150,000 due to serious shortcomings in retaining and managing assessment evidence, affecting reviews and malpractice invest...
NEET Paper Leak Fix: Last-Minute Question Generation & Online Testing Proposed - medadmit.in
medadmit.in reports on proposals to address NEET paper leaks by implementing last-minute question generation and online testing to enhance exam security and integrity.
Malaysia's SIDC Limits AI Proctoring to Flags, Not Verdicts
CIO Inc reports on Malaysia's Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC) using AI to flag suspicious behaviour during capital market licensing exams, while human proctors make final decisions....
Inside The Syndicates Selling Exam Cheating Tech To Students | 10 News+
10 News+ reveals how international syndicates are selling hidden cameras and earpieces to students for cheating, with concerns about blackmail and the targeting of Year 12 students.
First Cheating Incident Using 'AI Glasses' Detected at College Entrance Exam - SBS 뉴스
SBS 뉴스 reports the first detected cheating incident involving the use of 'AI glasses' during a college entrance examination in South Korea, raising concerns about test security and integrity.
Full Agenda - AI in Assessment: From Theory to Practice
eAA presents AI in Assessment: From Theory to Practice, a two-day event in Manchester exploring practical applications, evidence, and responsible implementation of AI across the assessment lifecycle t...
British Council to resume IELTS exams after 4-day stoppage across China - South China Morning Post
South China Morning Post reports that the British Council will resume IELTS exams in China following a four-day suspension, addressing recent disruptions affecting test-takers.
AI in Assessment Survey
The e-Assessment Association (eAA) is conducting a survey to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently used in assessment, the opportunities and challenges it presents, and the preparednes...
More universities end Turnitin contracts as concerns mount
Times Higher Education reports that several UK universities, including Newcastle and Westminster, are ending or reviewing their contracts with Turnitin due to concerns over data use, AI integration, a...