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Paula Goddard

@exam_writer

Writer of exam questions and features on assessment. Senior examiner specialising in Business, Manufacturing/Engineering, Hospitality & ICT. Fellow of the CIEA.

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Thanks for following here in 2023 + joining in our old broadcasting tales. Plenty more in 2024. More podcasts (Savoy Hill! The first Women's Hour!), centenaries (The pips! Cello & Nightingale!), live shows (paulkerensa.com/tour) + hopefully a book. HNY - Here's a 1924 oddity:

Thanks for following here in 2023 + joining in our old broadcasting tales. Plenty more in 2024.
More podcasts (Savoy Hill! The first Women's Hour!), centenaries (The pips! Cello & Nightingale!), live shows (paulkerensa.com/tour) + hopefully a book.
HNY - Here's a 1924 oddity:
Geoff Chapman (@chappersman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Where have digital exams come from? Offline on-screen high-stakes, invigilated delivery has been with us since mid 90s. Great article on pioneers in IT and financial exams. FYI - same 90s infrastructure to be used from 2025 for England's school exams. techmonitor.ai/hardware/compu…

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"But we don't have enough computers or space!" Digital exams in UK schools: a 20 yr policy on 30 yr infrastructure - getting help, readiness, and solutions. geoffchapman.com/post/but-we-do…

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Latest update to preparing schools for GCSE digital exams: 1Gbps symmetrical internet connection (same d/l & u/l) Back-up connection. On-site servers with 30min uninterruptible power supply. Good luck getting a symmetrical connection from BT! gov.uk/guidance/meeti…

Geoff Chapman (@chappersman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Accidentally printed the answers on one of their exams." I went to a conference at Bath U in 2019 on their digital exam deployment. Here we are 5 years later, and the paper malady lingers on.

Barry C Smith (@smithbarryc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In Bordeaux to examine an oenology PhD on the effects of climate change on red Bordeaux wine aromas, comparing Bordeaux blends with Greek varietal wines like Mavro and Xinomarvro. So of course we try them at the examiners dinner

In Bordeaux to examine an oenology PhD on the effects of climate change on red Bordeaux wine aromas, comparing Bordeaux blends with Greek varietal wines like Mavro and Xinomarvro. So of course we try them at the examiners dinner
Paula Goddard (@exam_writer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What's the latest payment rates for examiner marking? Has it changed (up or down) in the last 5 years? Or is still derisory? #exams

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Yesterday I received one of the highest and most ancient honors in London, the Freedom of the City. But the celebration soured into an experience of indignity when upon arriving, I found that there was no ramp for me to access the stage. 🧵

Yesterday I received one of the highest and most ancient honors in London, the Freedom of the City. But the celebration soured into an experience of indignity when upon arriving, I found that there was no ramp for me to access the stage.

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Paula Goddard (@exam_writer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Exam marking pay rates are decreasing yearly. I used to manage equivalent of £15 - £25/ hr ten years ago. Now though, why bother?

Dennis Sherwood (@noookophile) 's Twitter Profile Photo

And how "unfair and ineffective" are Ofqual's ridiculous single symbol judgements of GCSE, AS and A level students, especially since they are only "reliable to one grade either way"? Melissa Benn Fiona Millar Warwick Mansell Poppy Wood Laura McInerney @dutaut Gavin O'Meara

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What happens when the dung beetles go on strike and there’s no one to clean up all the monkey poop? It’s paperback publication day for THE POO THAT GREW, a poopy eco-tale written by me and illustrated by the brilliant @EastyNick. 🪲💩 🙉 #picturebooks #insects #minibeast

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Become an ESOL Examination Marker! 📝 Are you a language expert with a keen eye for detail? We're seeking experienced markers to: - Assess candidate papers for ESOL International exams - Adhere to strict marking schemes and timelines - Report any irregularities to the

Geoff Chapman (@chappersman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"We’re (also) planning that by 2027, all our exams will be computer-based." Nigeria's federal Minister of Education sets clear goal for digital school exams.

Kit Yates (@kit_yates_maths) 's Twitter Profile Photo

An international panel of medical experts have thrust Lucy Letby's case back into the spotlight by casting doubt on the medical evidence, but what to the statistics say? A 🧵 1/28

Paula Goddard (@exam_writer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Dialogic teaching - common approach in adult education. Treat the student as an adult who may question your approach. From year 6 (11 years old) would be doable if students of sufficient maturity.