Ofqual publishes interim report on Reliability research

Monday, 26 July 2010 09:40

Ofqual today (Monday, July 26) publishes an interim report on its programme of research looking at the reliability of assessment results.

The Reliability Programme is a two-year research programme investigating the reliability of results from assessments and factors that may affect the reliability of assessment outcomes.

Summaries of the research carried out so far are included in the report published today, along with information on other work currently underway or planned.

Projects in progress at the moment include studies looking at aspects of reliability in relation to GCSEs, A levels, vocational qualifications and teacher assessments.

Findings from all of the research will be analysed and evaluated as Ofqual develops regulatory policy on reliability issues.

Notes to editors:

1. Ofqual’s Reliability Programme started in 2008 and is due to end in December 2010.


2. The interim report published today – The Reliability of Results from National Assessments, Examinations and Qualifications – was prepared for the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors (CIEA) annual conference, originally due to take place July 16 and 17 and now postponed until October 22 and 23.


3. More information about the Reliability Programme, including the research published so far, can be found at http://www.ofqual.gov.uk/research-and-statistics/research-reports/92-articles/20-reliability


4. For more information contact the Ofqual press office on 0300 303 3342 or 07798 924552.

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