Assessment Blog

27th June 2023 | Innovation

Assessment from RM wins award for innovation at the eAA conference and awards

The value of innovation across education delivery is irrefutable. This year's eAA awards saw submissions from all over the world and we are delighted to receive the 'Most Innovative Use of Technology in Assessment' award for our exam malpractice service and be shortlisted as finalists for the 'Best Workplace or Talent Assessment Project’. This blog explores the projects in more detail.

13th June 2023 | Insider

A look inside an inspirational work experience week between UTC Oxfordshire and RM

Practical experience is invaluable in developing work-ready candidates. This blog follows a work experience student's time with RM Studio as they explore the thrilling and challenging world of tech innovation.

6th June 2023 | Digital assessment

How can we attract and retain talent through flexible delivery models?

Optimising candidate experience is central to attracting and retaining talent. This blog explores how three key flexible delivery models can be used to enhance candidate experience and the support required.

30th May 2023 | Online assessment

Are open-book exams more suited to the future of assessment?

Open-book exams are being adopted more widely as a result of a shift towards evaluating softer skills and work-ready capabilities. This blog explores the approach in more depth and how it might shape assessment going forwards.

23rd May 2023 | Comparative judgement

Comparative Judgement as a viable alternative to marking: award or disregard?

Applying comparative judgement in assessment has been historically hindered by an inability to scale effectively. This blog explores comparative judgement on-demand - a new approach that empowers learners and markers and streamlines the assessment process at scale.

16th May 2023 | Customer service

What digital assessment software support can you expect from RM?

We’re always looking for the best way to support our end users from start to finish, and evolve our service delivery to grow with your needs. This blog explores some of the ways we bring value to organisations through quality support of markers, students and administrators.

9th May 2023 | E-marking

How to select an e-marking supplier: 7 key questions to ask

Selecting the right e-marking provider for your organisation is a big decision – so how can you ensure a best fit for now and for the future? This blog explores 7 key questions to ask to help you discover whether their vision and values align with yours to ensure you can grow together.

25th April 2023 | Future of assessment

How might assessment evolve to better equip the learners of today for tomorrow?

As technology and the needs of the modern workforce evolve, we look to reimagine approaches to assessment to better equip individuals with the skills needed for success. This blog explores some of the emerging changes in assessment and how embracing the right digital tools can support personalised learning experiences for everyone.

18th April 2023 | Innovation Customer

How Adaptive Comparative Judgement enabled finance candidates to be assessed through real-world simulation

Corporate finance is a multidisciplinary domain requiring complex skills and competencies - so how can we assess these authentically? This blog explores a collaboration with Amplify Trading that uses adaptive comparative judgement in a peer assessment format to assess candidates' ability to present complex conclusions in actionable ways.

4th April 2023 | Innovation Customer

Using Adaptive Comparative Judgement as a reliable way to assess oracy at scale

Oracy education is a powerful tool for learning. Despite its widely recognised importance, its assessment has been challenging. This blog explores a joint project with the UK's leading oracy education charity, Voice 21, on the use of comparative judgement as a reliable way to assess oracy at scale.