ISA Insights

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.

Understanding the science behind adaptive testing

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

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

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

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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Field Notes episode 4: Making sense of data at Mansfield State High School

Field Notes episode 4: Making sense of data at Mansfield State High School

Friday, 6 Dec 2024

How do you collate data, analyse it effectively and share insights with your school community? ACER's Marc Kralj delves into an insightful conversation with 2 experienced educators from Queensland.

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