Progressive achievement

Almost 40 years ago, ACER’s concept of what assessment could achieve was far ahead of the technology as work began on computer-adaptive testing (CAT).

Differences in priorities and the language used to describe teaching and learning in early childhood and school are hurdles to children’s development, a conference in Sydney next week will hear.

ACER’s Director of School and Early Childhood Education Services, Dr Jarrod Hingston, profiled how ACER’s research and expertise has driven the development of the Progressive Achievement approach to measuring and improving students’ learning progress.

Education research experts from across Australia and the world came together to share their research with an inspiring group of teacher educators at the Australian Teacher Education Association conference.

Our team has put together some suggestions for your test preparation to make sure you have a smooth testing session. We also provide guidance on how to prepare your team to use your PAT results productively.