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To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families when the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) first became aware that there were potential problems with the standard assessment testing and marking systems; and when the QCA informed Ministers of those potential problems.
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families when the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) first became aware that there were potential problems with the standard assessment testing and marking systems; and when the QCA informed Ministers of those potential problems.
Asked by
Nick Gibb
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Knight of Weymouth
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Children, Schools and Families
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
16 July 2008
For answer on
21 July 2008
Answered on
1 September 2008
The administration and marking of national curriculum tests is a function of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) that is delivered independently of Government. The National Assessment Agency (NAA) is responsible for the marking process, which is managed by ETS Europe, their test delivery contractor. I have therefore asked David Gee, Managing Director of the NAA, to write to the hon. Member. A copy of his letter has been placed in the Library.Letter from David Gee, dated 21 July 2008:"The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Rt Hon Ed Balls, has asked me to write to you to answer parliamentary question 220498.""The National Assessment Agency (a subsidiary of the QCA) has closely monitored the development of ETS marking systems since the company was first awarded the contract in early 2007.""The NAA alerted the Department to a number of issues with delivery of national curriculum tests during the test delivery period.""The NAA first formally challenged ETS on marking completion on 23 June 2008. ETS responded on the 26 June 2008.""The Secretary of State was alerted on Tuesday 1 July 2008 to these more significant delivery problems. Ken Boston, the Chief Executive of QCA, wrote to Jim Knight on 2 July confirming that he expected there would be delays in releasing national curriculum test results, both because marking would not be complete by 8 July, and because of technical issues around data transfer."
Subjects
Assessments; National curriculum tests
Date
1 September 2008
Reference
220498; 479 c1622W
House
House of Commons
(2) what plans he has to impose financial penalties on ETS for the time taken to produce the key stage 2 and key stage 3 results in 2008; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what plans he has to impose financial penalties on ETS for the time taken to produce the key stage 2 and key stage 3 results in 2008; and if he will make a statement;
Asked by
David Laws
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Knight of Weymouth
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Children, Schools and Families
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 July 2008
For answer on
10 July 2008
Answered on
1 September 2008
The administration and marking of national curriculum tests is a function of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) that is delivered independently of Government. The National Assessment Agency (NAA) manages the marking process within QCA. I have therefore asked David Gee, Managing Director of the NAA, to write to the hon. Member. A copy of his letter has been placed in the Library.Letter from David Gee, dated 15 July 2008:"The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Rt Hon Ed Balls, has asked me to write to you to answer to a number of parliamentary questions you recently asked.""The questions you have asked pertain to information that the National Assessment Agency either does not currently hold in the form you have requested or which relate to information that may be subject to an obligation of confidentiality or may be commercially sensitive.""Some elements of the information you sought may be available when the test delivery cycle is complete. If that is the case, I will write to you again as soon as possible.""The total value of the contract over 5 years is £156 million."
Subjects
Assessments; National curriculum tests
Date
1 September 2008
Reference
479 c1617-8W; 218161
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families (1) how many emails have been received by ETS from (a) exam markers and (b) team leaders in the last 12 months; how many have been answered; and what the (i) average, (ii) longest and (iii) shortest period of...
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families (1) how many emails have been received by ETS from (a) exam markers and (b) team leaders in the last 12 months; how many have been answered; and what the (i) average, (ii) longest and (iii) shortest period of...
Asked by
Dan Rogerson
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Knight of Weymouth
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Children, Schools and Families
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 July 2008
For answer on
10 July 2008
Answered on
1 September 2008
The administration and marking of national curriculum tests is a function of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) that is delivered independently of Government. The National Assessment Agency (NAA) manages the marking process within the QCA. I have therefore asked David Gee, Managing Director of the NAA, to write to the hon. Member. A copy of his letter has been placed in the Library.Letter from David Gee, dated 1 September 2008:"The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, right hon. Ed Balls, has asked me to write to you to answer to a number of parliamentary questions you recently asked.""The questions you have asked pertain to information that the National Assessment Agency either does not currently hold in the form you have requested or which relate to information that may be subject to an obligation of confidentiality or may be commercially sensitive.""Some elements of the information you sought may be available when the test delivery cycle is complete. If that is the case, I will write to you again as soon as possible."
Subjects
Assessments; National curriculum tests
Date
1 September 2008
Reference
479 c1620W; 218083
House
House of Commons
(2) what targets have been set in relation to the time taken by ETS to answer telephone calls from exam markers and their team leaders; and to what extent those targets have been met;
(2) what targets have been set in relation to the time taken by ETS to answer telephone calls from exam markers and their team leaders; and to what extent those targets have been met;
Asked by
Dan Rogerson
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Knight of Weymouth
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Children, Schools and Families
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 July 2008
For answer on
10 July 2008
Answered on
1 September 2008
The administration and marking of national curriculum tests is a function of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) that is delivered independently of Government. The National Assessment Agency (NAA) manages the marking process within the QCA. I have therefore asked David Gee, Managing Director of the NAA, to write to the hon. Member. A copy of his letter has been placed in the Library.Letter from David Gee, dated 1 September 2008:"The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, right hon. Ed Balls, has asked me to write to you to answer to a number of parliamentary questions you recently asked.""The questions you have asked pertain to information that the National Assessment Agency either does not currently hold in the form you have requested or which relate to information that may be subject to an obligation of confidentiality or may be commercially sensitive.""Some elements of the information you sought may be available when the test delivery cycle is complete. If that is the case, I will write to you again as soon as possible."
Subjects
Assessments; National curriculum tests
Date
1 September 2008
Reference
218084; 479 c1620W
House
House of Commons
(3) what telephone numbers are provided to ETS exam markers in order to access assistance or advice; and how many telephone calls have been answered on each of those lines in each of the last 12 months.
(3) what telephone numbers are provided to ETS exam markers in order to access assistance or advice; and how many telephone calls have been answered on each of those lines in each of the last 12 months.
Asked by
Dan Rogerson
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Knight of Weymouth
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Children, Schools and Families
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
8 July 2008
For answer on
14 July 2008
Answered on
1 September 2008
The administration and marking of national curriculum tests is a function of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) that is delivered independently of Government. The National Assessment Agency (NAA) manages the marking process within the QCA. I have therefore asked David Gee, Managing Director of the NAA, to write to the hon. Member. A copy of his letter has been placed in the Library.Letter from David Gee, dated 1 September 2008:"The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, right hon. Ed Balls, has asked me to write to you to answer to a number of parliamentary questions you recently asked.""The questions you have asked pertain to information that the National Assessment Agency either does not currently hold in the form you have requested or which relate to information that may be subject to an obligation of confidentiality or may be commercially sensitive.""Some elements of the information you sought may be available when the test delivery cycle is complete. If that is the case, I will write to you again as soon as possible."
Subjects
Assessments; National curriculum tests
Date
1 September 2008
Reference
218173; 479 c1620W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families if he will publish the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority’s strategy in respect of the introduction of online systems for assessment run by ETS.
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families if he will publish the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority’s strategy in respect of the introduction of online systems for assessment run by ETS.
Asked by
Lord Gove
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Knight of Weymouth
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Children, Schools and Families
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
17 July 2008
For answer on
22 July 2008
Answered on
1 September 2008
The administration and marking of national curriculum tests is a function of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) that is delivered independently of Government. The National Assessment Agency (NAA) is responsible for the marking process, which is managed by ETS Europe, their test delivery contractor. I have therefore asked David Gee, Managing Director of the NAA, to write to the hon. Member. A copy of his letter has been placed in the Library.Letter from David Gee, dated 21 July 2008:"The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Rt Hon Ed Balls, has asked me to write to you to answer parliamentary question 221040.""The NAA’s invitation to tender for the procurement of test delivery services required bidders to offer proposals to improve the quality of marking and capture additional item and question level data from pupils. The successful bidder, ETS Europe proposed several on-line online solutions for the delivery of the 2008 test cycle, of which the following three were accepted:""1. On-line standardisation""2. On-line Mark capture""3. On-line benchmarking (Quality assurance during marking)."
Subjects
Assessments; National curriculum tests
Date
1 September 2008
Reference
221040; 479 c1624W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what the cost of marking the key stage 2 and key stage 3 tests was in 2007; what he estimates it will be in 2008; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what the cost of marking the key stage 2 and key stage 3 tests was in 2007; what he estimates it will be in 2008; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
David Laws
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Knight of Weymouth
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Children, Schools and Families
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
7 July 2008
For answer on
9 July 2008
Answered on
1 September 2008
The administration and marking of national curriculum tests is a function of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) that is delivered independently of Government. The National Assessment Agency (NAA) manages the marking process within the QCA. I have therefore asked David Gee, managing director of the NAA, to write to the hon. Member. A copy of his letter has been placed in the Library.Letter from David Gee to Mr Laws, dated 15 July 2008:"The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Rt Hon Ed Balls, has asked me to write to you to answer parliamentary question 217699.""The contracts that govern the delivery of national curriculum tests do not explicitly separate the cost of marking from other delivery related activities. It is therefore not possible to fully disaggregate the cost of marking from other contract costs for either 2007 or 2008.""While I cannot provide exact figures, the NAA estimates that the cost of marking is in the vicinity of £14 million for both 2007 and 2008. This figure incorporates estimates for the cost of marker fees, marker training and venue hire.""More information on the cost of marking for 2008 will be available after the conclusion of the marking cycle including the completion of marking reviews. I will be happy to give you a further update at this time."
Subjects
Assessments; National curriculum tests
Date
1 September 2008
Reference
479 c1619W; 217699
House
House of Commons
(3) how much is due to be paid to ETS for the administration and marking of the key stage 2 and 3 tests in (a) 2007-08, (b) 2008-09, (c) 2009-10 and (d) 2010-11; and if he will make a statement.
(3) how much is due to be paid to ETS for the administration and marking of the key stage 2 and 3 tests in (a) 2007-08, (b) 2008-09, (c) 2009-10 and (d) 2010-11; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
David Laws
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Knight of Weymouth
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Children, Schools and Families
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
7 July 2008
For answer on
9 July 2008
Answered on
1 September 2008
The administration and marking of national curriculum tests is a function of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) that is delivered independently of Government. The National Assessment Agency (NAA) manages the marking process within QCA. I have therefore asked David Gee, Managing Director of the NAA, to write to the hon. Member. A copy of his letter has been placed in the Library.Letter from David Gee, dated 15 July 2008:"The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Rt Hon Ed Balls, has asked me to write to you to answer to a number of parliamentary questions you recently asked.""The questions you have asked pertain to information that the National Assessment Agency either does not currently hold in the form you have requested or which relate to information that may be subject to an obligation of confidentiality or may be commercially sensitive.""Some elements of the information you sought may be available when the test delivery cycle is complete. If that is the case, I will write to you again as soon as possible.""The total value of the contract over 5 years is £156 million."
Subjects
Assessments; National curriculum tests
Date
1 September 2008
Reference
479 c1617-8W; 217697
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many complaints about the marking of the key stage tests have been received by (a) his Department, (b) the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, (c) the National Assessment Agency and (d) ETS in 2008; and if he will make...
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many complaints about the marking of the key stage tests have been received by (a) his Department, (b) the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, (c) the National Assessment Agency and (d) ETS in 2008; and if he will make...
Asked by
David Laws
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Knight of Weymouth
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Children, Schools and Families
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
7 July 2008
For answer on
9 July 2008
Answered on
1 September 2008
By 16 July, the Department had received 204 letters and e-mails about national curriculum tests. Of the 82 that have received replies, 33 were about the administration of the marking process.We are advised that, by 11 July, the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) had received 58 complaints and the NAA 552 complaints.Letter from David Gee, dated 9 July 2008:"The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Rt Hon Ed Balls, has asked me to write to you to answer parliamentary question 217698.""ETS Europe are not yet able to provide information on the number of complaints they have received as their resources are working to complete marking, data entry and communications to schools."
Subjects
Assessments; National curriculum tests
Date
1 September 2008
Reference
479 c1618-9W; 217698
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families (1) what proportion of (a) key stage 2 and (b) key stage 3 (i) English, (ii) mathematics and (iii) science test papers had been marked and results entered into the computer system on each day from 15 June 2008...
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families (1) what proportion of (a) key stage 2 and (b) key stage 3 (i) English, (ii) mathematics and (iii) science test papers had been marked and results entered into the computer system on each day from 15 June 2008...
Asked by
David Laws
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Knight of Weymouth
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Children, Schools and Families
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
7 July 2008
For answer on
9 July 2008
Answered on
1 September 2008
The administration and marking of national curriculum tests is a function of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) that is delivered independently of Government. The National Assessment Agency (NAA) manages the marking process within QCA. I have therefore asked David Gee, Managing Director of the NAA, to write to the hon. Member. A copy of his letter has been placed in the Library.Letter from David Gee, dated 15 July 2008:"The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Rt Hon Ed Balls, has asked me to write to you to answer to a number of parliamentary questions you recently asked.""The questions you have asked pertain to information that the National Assessment Agency either does not currently hold in the form you have requested or which relate to information that may be subject to an obligation of confidentiality or may be commercially sensitive.""Some elements of the information you sought may be available when the test delivery cycle is complete. If that is the case, I will write to you again as soon as possible.""The total value of the contract over 5 years is £156 million."
Subjects
Assessments; National curriculum tests
Date
1 September 2008
Reference
479 c1617-8W; 217693
House
House of Commons
Deposited by
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority; Department for Children, Schools and Families
Type
Deposited papers
Author
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority; Department for Children, Schools and Families
Committed on
4 July 2008
Originated on
3 July 2008
Received on
4 July 2008
Subjects
Assessments; Administrative delays; National curriculum tests; Primary education; Schools; Secondary education; National Assessment Agency
Date
4 July 2008
Reference
DEP2008-1798
House
House of Lords; House of Commons
(2) when (a) the National Assessment Agency, (b) his Department and (c) he was first informed of the recent performance in relation to marking of the national curriculum tests; what remedial steps were taken; and if he will make a statement.
(2) when (a) the National Assessment Agency, (b) his Department and (c) he was first informed of the recent performance in relation to marking of the national curriculum tests; what remedial steps were taken; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
David Laws
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Knight of Weymouth
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Children, Schools and Families
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
10 June 2008
For answer on
12 June 2008
Answered on
16 June 2008
The administration and marking of national curriculum tests, as part of the process for maintaining standards, is a function of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) that is delivered independently of Government. The National Assessment Agency (NAA) manages the marking process with ETS Europe on the QCA's behalf. The QCA is fully accountable for the delivery of national tests and reports formally to the Department through Management Boards and the supply of regular management information. The QCA/NAA have kept the Department informed about the new test delivery arrangements and the improvements to marking quality throughout the preparation for test delivery.I take a close interest in national curriculum test delivery. My officials are in regular contact with the National Assessment Agency and keep me informed of progress. David Gee, Managing Director of the NAA, will write to the hon. member about the progress of the marking of the key stage tests and the action they are taking to support their new contractor, ETS Europe, in delivering this summer's tests. A copy of his letter has been placed in the Library.Letter from David Gee, dated 12 June 2008:"I have been asked to write to you in response to your parliamentary question about the progress of the marking of key stage tests and any plans for improving the performance of ETS.""This year because of the deployment of technology in to the marking process, it is the first time the NAA has had specific information on marking progress available. As at 11 June, 59.7 per cent. of papers have been marked with marks securely entered online.""The NAA has been collating performance data and feedback from schools, markers and exam officers throughout the current test cycle. The NAA will ensure that ETS uses this information to make improvements for future cycles and we will use contractual penalties where there has been poor performance."
Subjects
Assessments; National curriculum tests
Date
16 June 2008
Reference
477 c771-2W; 211021
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families (1) if he will make a statement on progress in marking key stage tests in the 2007-08 academic year; and what plans he has to improve the performance of marking contractor EDS;
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families (1) if he will make a statement on progress in marking key stage tests in the 2007-08 academic year; and what plans he has to improve the performance of marking contractor EDS;
Asked by
David Laws
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Knight of Weymouth
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Children, Schools and Families
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
10 June 2008
For answer on
12 June 2008
Answered on
16 June 2008
The administration and marking of national curriculum tests, as part of the process for maintaining standards, is a function of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) that is delivered independently of Government. The National Assessment Agency (NAA) manages the marking process with ETS Europe on the QCA's behalf. The QCA is fully accountable for the delivery of national tests and reports formally to the Department through Management Boards and the supply of regular management information. The QCA/NAA have kept the Department informed about the new test delivery arrangements and the improvements to marking quality throughout the preparation for test delivery.I take a close interest in national curriculum test delivery. My officials are in regular contact with the National Assessment Agency and keep me informed of progress. David Gee, Managing Director of the NAA, will write to the hon. member about the progress of the marking of the key stage tests and the action they are taking to support their new contractor, ETS Europe, in delivering this summer's tests. A copy of his letter has been placed in the Library.Letter from David Gee, dated 12 June 2008:"I have been asked to write to you in response to your parliamentary question about the progress of the marking of key stage tests and any plans for improving the performance of ETS.""This year because of the deployment of technology in to the marking process, it is the first time the NAA has had specific information on marking progress available. As at 11 June, 59.7 per cent. of papers have been marked with marks securely entered online.""The NAA has been collating performance data and feedback from schools, markers and exam officers throughout the current test cycle. The NAA will ensure that ETS uses this information to make improvements for future cycles and we will use contractual penalties where there has been poor performance."
Subjects
Assessments; National curriculum tests
Date
16 June 2008
Reference
477 c771-2W; 211020
House
House of Commons
Deposited by
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
Type
Deposited papers
Author
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
Committed on
21 December 2007
Originated on
20 November 2007
Received on
21 December 2007
Subjects
Assessments; English language; Qualifications; Secondary education; GCSE; Mathematics; GCE A-level
Date
21 December 2007
Reference
DEP2007-0420
House
House of Commons
Deposited by
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority; Department for Education and Skills
Type
Deposited papers
Author
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority; Department for Education and Skills
Committed on
27 March 2007
Originated on
16 March 2007
Received on
27 March 2007
Subjects
Curriculum; Qualifications; Qualifications and Curriculum Authority; Publications; Primary education; Secondary education; Vocational education; Basic skills
Lords Library location
HDEP 2007/336
Date
27 March 2007
Reference
HDEP 2007/336
House
House of Lords
Deposited by
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
Type
Deposited papers
Author
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
Committed on
21 February 2007
Originated on
18 July 2007
Received on
21 February 2007
Subjects
Curriculum; Education; Schools; Secondary Curriculum Review
Commons Library location
Research SP 373,P(QUA)
Lords Library location
HINF 2007/446
Date
21 February 2007
Reference
DEP 07/460
House
House of Commons
Deposited by
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
Type
Consultation papers;
Deposited papers
Author
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
Committed on
4 November 2005
Originated on
4 November 2005
Received on
8 November 2005
Subjects
Assessments; Educational institutions; Qualifications; Qualifications and Curriculum Authority; Public participation; Location; Registration; Regulation; Scottish Qualifications Authority; Qualifications Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales; Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment
Lords Library location
HINF 2005/1871
Date
4 November 2005
Reference
HINF 2005/1871
Deposited by
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority; Department for Education and Skills
Type
Deposited papers
Author
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority; Department for Education and Skills
Committed on
21 June 2005
Originated on
1 January 2005
Received on
22 June 2005
Subjects
Assessments; English language; Qualifications; National curriculum tests; Standards; Secondary education; Testing
Lords Library location
HINF 2005/1094
Date
21 June 2005
Reference
DEP 05/934
House
House of Commons
Deposited by
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
Type
Deposited papers
Author
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
Committed on
7 April 2004
Originated on
3 February 2004
Received on
7 April 2004
Subjects
Assessments; English language; Qualifications; Standards; Secondary education; GCSE; Mathematics
Lords Library location
HINF 2004/1079
Date
7 April 2004
Reference
HINF 2004/1079
House
House of Commons
Deposited by
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority; Department for Education and Skills
Type
Deposited papers
Author
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority; Department for Education and Skills
Committed on
24 January 2003
Originated on
1 January 2003
Received on
24 January 2003
Subjects
Assessments; Curriculum; English language; Primary education; Standards; Secondary education; Science; Mathematics
Commons Library location
DEP 03/350;Research SP 371.271,P(QUA) LB 10
Lords Library location
HINF 2003/240
Date
24 January 2003
Reference
DEP 03/350
House
House of Commons