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Read the latest articles on education and assessment written by teachers, school leaders and assessment experts.

School girls at desk

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Secondary intervention ideas for maths and vocabulary – quick guides for teachers

Behind every confident learner is a teacher with the right tools. But supporting students — especially in core areas like maths and vocabulary — can be tough. Some students get discouraged, others lose confidence, and it can feel like there’s never...

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Teacher with SEN Students

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How our assessments can help identify if your students have additional or special needs

Every classroom has students who need extra support — but what about the learners whose challenges aren’t obvious?

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Data-driven, teacher-led: how teaching and learning guidance can empower primary teachers to unlock potential

Think back to the moment you woke up this morning. Before you even got out of bed, you likely encountered some data—maybe your sleep app stats,...

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Introducing a new name: from CEM to Cambridge Insight

After more than 40 years as the Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring (CEM), we are delighted to introduce Cambridge Insight - a new name for our broad...

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Supporting student development across subjects with baseline assessments

Effective teaching strategies involve understanding the whole student, and baseline assessments play a crucial role in making this possible. Teachers...

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A complete and effective assessment cycle

Assessments are a vital part of school life. There are many different types of assessments, they happen at different points in a school year and for...

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Still too much testing in schools?

It’s a common complaint from students, teachers, the press, and even the odd politician: there’s just too much testing in schools. Following the...

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Understanding low vocabulary scores - Quick Guide for Teachers

Vocabulary is an integral part of learning. So understanding why a child might be scoring low in the vocabulary section of a baseline assessment...

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Why do baseline tests assess vocabulary? - Quick Guide for Teachers

Vocabulary is important in every aspect of the curriculum. It gives students foundational knowledge that they can use to build their learning on – so...

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How do baseline tests assess vocabulary? - Quick Guide for Teachers

Vocabulary is one of the key building blocks for helping students communicate effectively, but it’s also essential to school performance more widely....

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