How to support learning progress with effective assessment
Friday, 20 Mar 2026
Across the school year, educators around the world face a familiar challenge: understanding where students are in their learning and how best to support their progress. In a recent webinar showcasing ACER’s global expertise, Aloka Singh and Dr Jarrod Hingston explored how assessment, when used thoughtfully, can drive evidence-informed decisions that benefit students and teachers.
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Our top 5 ACER News articles for 2025
Monday, 12 Jan 2026
From AI in classrooms to cracking the code on student engagement, these are the articles that have sparked conversation in 2025.
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ACER wins GESS Awards commendation for assessment practice
Tuesday, 9 Dec 2025
The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) has been recognised at the GESS Awards 2025 for its work to strengthen inclusion and equitable assessment practice, particularly through adaptive testing.
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Q&A: Key PAT leaders on the evolution and impact of the assessment
Monday, 24 Nov 2025
In a recent webinar, ACER’s Elliot Boutin and Daniel O’Loughlin shared how PAT is evolving to meet the changing needs of schools, and their advice on how educators can get the most from the data it provides.
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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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