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What is one of the main reasons for the intensified assessment regime for students in higher education?
What is one of the main reasons for the intensified assessment regime for students in higher education?
- Decreased availability of assessment resources
- Lack of interest from higher education staff
- Increased demands for more prescriptive outcomes-based assessments (correct)
- Decline in student performance
Which term is used to describe the focus on 'key skills' and 'employability' in the assessment of students?
Which term is used to describe the focus on 'key skills' and 'employability' in the assessment of students?
- Modularity assessment
- Prescriptive outcomes-based assessments (correct)
- Semesterization evaluation
- Threshold standards and benchmarks
What did the Dearing report advocate for regarding higher education programmes?
What did the Dearing report advocate for regarding higher education programmes?
- Introduction of more subjective assessments
- Lowering of academic standards
- Abolishment of assessment practices
- Clear statements about intended outcomes (correct)
What is a strategy mentioned in the text to ensure comparability of standards in higher education?
What is a strategy mentioned in the text to ensure comparability of standards in higher education?
Which sector saw the development of national assessment and qualifications focusing on 'key skills'?
Which sector saw the development of national assessment and qualifications focusing on 'key skills'?
According to Broadfoot (1999), which fields already follow centrally-defined standards of performance?
According to Broadfoot (1999), which fields already follow centrally-defined standards of performance?
What is the main focus of criterion-referenced assessment?
What is the main focus of criterion-referenced assessment?
What does Broadfoot (1999) identify as the root of the student empowerment narrative in assessment?
What does Broadfoot (1999) identify as the root of the student empowerment narrative in assessment?
How is the 'standards issue' in higher education affected by widening participation policies?
How is the 'standards issue' in higher education affected by widening participation policies?
What is a concern associated with the increase in the number of students in universities?
What is a concern associated with the increase in the number of students in universities?
How does criterion-referenced assessment differ from norm-referenced assessment?
How does criterion-referenced assessment differ from norm-referenced assessment?
What are some challenges associated with criterion-referenced assessment despite its advantages?
What are some challenges associated with criterion-referenced assessment despite its advantages?
What is a primary concern with the current assessment practices in higher education according to Ecclestone and Swann?
What is a primary concern with the current assessment practices in higher education according to Ecclestone and Swann?
What should take priority in debates about assessment in higher education?
What should take priority in debates about assessment in higher education?
What was the purpose of the 11-plus assessment mentioned in the text?
What was the purpose of the 11-plus assessment mentioned in the text?
Who is Carole Leathwood according to the text?
Who is Carole Leathwood according to the text?
What area of research does Carole Leathwood specialize in?
What area of research does Carole Leathwood specialize in?
Which publication is referenced in the text discussing 'Testing time guaranteed for all'?
Which publication is referenced in the text discussing 'Testing time guaranteed for all'?
