Examining the World: A History of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate

ISBN-13: 9780521884143 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 216 str.

Cambridge) Sandra Raban (Trinity Hall

Opis

Examinations are deeply embedded in our culture and govern the career prospects of millions of people around the world. The University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, now Cambridge Assessment, was at the forefront of introducing public examinations for schools with the aim of raising standards in education. Examining the World explains how the organisation, established in 1858, has evolved into a world authority on assessment with three areas of operation: international examinations, home examinations, and English examinations for Speakers of Other Languages. This is the first full-length history of the organisation, describing the development of its examinations from the early days to their present form, by authors associated with Cambridge Assessment and other parts of the University. It sets the history of Cambridge examinations in their context as a department of the University and the immense changes which have taken place in examining in the UK and the wider world.

Spis treści

List of illustrations; Map; Abbreviations; Foreword; Introduction Sandra Raban; 1. The University Elisabeth Leedham-Green; 2. Cambridge local examinations 1858–1945 Andrew Watts; 3. Home examinations after 1945 Helen and John Patrick; 4. International examinations after 1945 Greg Lacey; 5. English language examinations Peter Falvey; 6. Research and development Gillian Cooke; Appendix 1. Chronology; Appendix 2. Secretaries of the Syndicate; Bibliography.