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Learn more about the International Schools’ Assessment and how to get the most out of your assessment and reports. The ISA Team will regularly post helpful content, including interviews, articles, videos and research which can assist school leaders and teachers in using their data to inform teaching and learning.
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Supporting diverse learning needs through adaptive testing
Wednesday, 29 Oct 2025
Education systems work with an increasingly diverse groups of learners. Yet, traditional approaches to testing in schools have often emphasised ranking or categorising students, which can limit the insights available to teachers. Adaptive testing is one approach that can provide a more detailed understanding of where each student is in their learning, and what they need next to progress.
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Understanding the science behind adaptive testing
Wednesday, 5 Mar 2025
Adaptive testing can provide a powerful solution for schools seeking accurate, meaningful insights into their students’ progress. In a recent webinar, Dr Jarrod Hingston shared his expertise on how adaptive assessments work and how best to use them.
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AI – keeping it helpful (and harmless) in education
Wednesday, 26 Feb 2025
Presenters at Research Conference 2025 raised the bar in providing the latest evidence for improving learning. Discover spoke to experts on the effective use of AI and opportunities to build educator confidence.
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Field Notes episode 5: A system approach to data with Catholic Education South Australia
Tuesday, 28 Jan 2025
How does a system make data accessible and actionable? Jarrod Carter and Lisa Karanicolou from Catholic Education South Australia explore practical ways that a system-wide approach to data can transform teaching and learning.
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Introducing a transformative toolkit for global citizenship education
Monday, 9 Dec 2024
A new toolkit provides guidance for implementing, monitoring and evaluating global citizenship education.
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