Research Conference 2021

ACER’s Centre for Assessment Reform and Innovation (CARI) has developed an evidence-based approach for teaching and assessing critical thinking, creative thinking and collaboration in the classroom.

Exploring the different terminology, definitions and frameworks used to describe the general capabilities needed for life and work in the 21^st century.

ACER’s Jen Jackson, Ray Adams, Ursula Schwanter and Charlotte Waters look at the benefits of learning progressions for the international assessment community.

The big question about general capabilities in a contemporary educational setting is no longer why but how they should be taught, report ACER’s Claire Scoular and Jonathan Heard in Teacher.

The focus of post-2015 development goals on educational quality for all is directing attention to assessments that support quality teaching and learning, as Charlotte Waters explains.