Twinkl Assessment

Obsessed with Assessment

Education EN ↓ 35 episodes

Join Educational Assessment Thought Leaders Sam Denno and Paul Duffy as they take a deep dive into the intricacies of classroom assessment. Each episode, they sift through reports, strategies, blogs, videos, guidance and ideas from experts, then condense their findings into 15 minutes of concentrated CPD.

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Twinkl Assessment

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Education

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Latest episode

May 5, 2025

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Episodes

How do they get assessment right in Denmark? 04.11.2024

Sam Denno is joined by new co-host, Emma Louise Rose-McHale, in the first of three episodes in which they explore the education system in Denmark, and specifically the way that assessment is used. They consider the advantages of the Danish methods, and how they differ to England. You can read the associated blog here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/blog/obsessed-with-assessment-what-can-we-learn-from-de...

Data - we don't know what we're doing! 28.10.2024

This week, Sam and Paul take a deep dive into data! Just how much should we rely on data when it comes to assessment? You can read the associated blog here: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/blog/assessment-what-are-the-limitations-of-data If you have an assessment anecdote or an idea for an episode, drop us an email on assessment@twinkl.co.uk .

Are exams unfair? 21.10.2024

This week, Sam and Paul discuss the justice behind assessment: is it ever possible to be completely fair to all students within an assessment framework? You can find more information on our associated blog: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/blog/are-exams-inherently-unfair And remember, you can email us with your thoughts on assessment@twinkl.co.uk .

Have you tried these alternative methods of assessment? 14.10.2024

Is assessment the answer to all our classroom woes? Or does it have its limitations? Paul and Sam talk over the issue in their latest episode. If you have an assessment experience to share, email us on assessment@twinkl.co.uk . And don't forget to read this week's blog , here.

Banning phones vs going digital: dealing with the education paradox 07.10.2024

How does tech affect assessment? Is it a help, or a hindrance? Paul and Sam take a look at the realities in this week's episode, To read the blog that accompanies this podcast, click here . And if you've got an idea for a future episode, email us at  assessment@twinkl.co.uk .

Can Mindfulness Colouring Improve Assessment Attainment? 30.09.2024

Mindfulness is all the rage, but what does it really mean in a classroom context? Paul and Sam look at ways in which assessment can be truly mindful, without just paying lipservice to the concept. To read this episode's accompanying blog, click here . And if you've got an idea for a future episode, email us at  assessment@twinkl.co.uk .

Formative Vs Summative - Assessment Death Match! 23.09.2024

What are formative and summative assessment and when should we be using them in classroom practice? Sam and Paul share their research findings in this 15-minute CPD podcast. Let us know your thoughts and ideas for future episodes by emailing us at  assessment@twinkl.co.uk . And to read the blog that accompanies this podcast, click here .

The Future of Assessment 17.09.2024

This week, Sam and Paul take a look at what assessment might look like in the future. Are we on cusp of a classroom revolution in the UK? If you've got a view on the issues in this episode, or you want to share your ideas for other episodes, email us on  assessment@twinkl.co.uk . And if you'd like to read our accompanying blog, check it out here .

The History of Assessment 09.09.2024

How did our obsession with exams, tests and data start, and what does it tell us about current practice? Sam and Paul dive into the fundamentals in their 15-minute CPD podcast. Got some feedback on this episode or want to share some ideas? Email us on  assessment@twinkl.co.uk . And if you'd like to read the blog that accompanies this episode, check it out here .

Assessment Workload: The Reality 18.07.2024

What are the realities of classroom assessment? How do we keep it effective without making our workload excessive? Find out with assessment experts Sam and Paul in this 15-minute CPD podcast from Twinkl.  Got a point of view to share or an idea for a podcast episode? Email us on  assessment@twinkl.co.uk .

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