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.

New PAIS Adaptive assessments providing culturally diverse test content for international schools

New PAIS Adaptive assessments providing culturally diverse test content for international schools

Friday, 4 Oct 2024

A recent webinar explored ACER’s philosophy and approach behind the Progressive Achievement for International Schools (PAIS) Adaptive assessments.

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Episode 3 of Field Notes out now: What makes an effective assessment?

Field Notes Episode 3: What makes an effective assessment?

Thursday, 12 Sep 2024

In an increasingly data-filled world, how do you know what to focus on to inform teaching?  In this insightful episode, Education Consultant Marc Kralj delves deep into a practical and research-informed discussion on assessment with Dr Jarrod Hingston, Director of School and Early Childhood Education Services.

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ACER Maple wins 2024 e-Assessment Award for innovative global assessment solution

ACER Maple wins 2024 e-Assessment Award

Wednesday, 12 Jun 2024

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) has been recognised in global awards for technological innovation in assessment.

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Playful learning helps student growth in times of crisis

Playful learning helps student growth in times of crisis

Monday, 10 Jun 2024

Ukrainian primary school teachers using learning-through-play methods have observed greater growth in their students’ literacy and social-emotional skills compared to other teachers’ students.

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Greater diagnostic power: Introducing new adaptive assessments to the Progressive Achievement for International Schools suite

Greater diagnostic power: PAIS Adaptive

Friday, 26 Apr 2024

ACER’s innovative adaptive assessments are now available for international school students, with content tailored to meet their learning needs.

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