The Centre for Educational Measurement and Assessment (CEMA) has a broad range of educational products available to support you.
National and state education assessment landscapes have grown in significance with data informing major education, accountability and investment decisions. Arguably more important, is the use of assessment and evidence at school level to inform teaching and improve learning outcomes.
The education community has identified an urgent need to develop teachers’ professional practice in these areas. This imperative is made more compelling by recent reports* which link professional learning, quality teaching including assessment practices, and improved student outcomes.
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All courses are delivered online and address the Highly Accomplished Standards.
Each of these short courses provides 1 hour of Elective PD and provides a basic understanding of assessment or data. The cost of each is $121.00 (GST inclusive) per participant. Each is online, on demand, and interactive. Please note: Payment by credit card during registration is required for successful enrolment.
Short course 1 (Assessment): Modern Assessment Theory and assessment strategies for higher order thinking
Short course 2 (Data): Empowering teachers through the meaningful use of data and evidence
Each module takes 4 - 6 hours to complete.
Cost: $300 or $270 discounted for sector and union members.
Assessment Literacy modules
Data Literacy modules
Each masterclass is scheduled between 3.30pm and 5.30pm
Masterclass 1 is a pre-requisite for all of the other masterclasses. The cost is $250 per teacher. Make sure that you enrol for this on a date prior to the pair of masterclasses you wish to do. (If this is not possible, you may enrol in Assessment Literacy for Teachers Module 1 which covers the same content.)
Apart from masterclass 1, each masterclass is offered as a pair.
These Masterclasses address standard descriptors at Highly Accomplished from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, which can be submitted by Proficient and Highly Accomplished Teachers for Professional Learning hours.
Cost: $400 per teacher (per pair)
Please note: Payment by credit card during registration is required for successful enrolment.
Masterclass 1: Pre-requisite for the pairs of masterclasses
This masterclass lays the foundational knowledge and understanding required to engage in the pairs of masterclasses listed below.
Introduction to modern assessment theory including standards referencing
3.30-5.30pm | This masterclass covers the content of the first Assessment Literacy for Teachers module |
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Presentation style |
This foundational masterclass comprises theory delivered by the expert presenter and interactive discussion and activities. |
Accreditation stage |
Highly Accomplished (and can therefore be used as PD hours for Proficient and HA teachers) |
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: Descriptors covered | 5.1.3 |
Masterclass pair: How to build quality classroom tasks
This pair of masterclasses may be undertaken once Masterclass 1 has been completed.
3.30-5.30pm | This pair of masterclasses addresses the design of high quality classroom assessment tasks |
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Content |
The first masterclass in the pair will introduce the theory behind each type of assessment task:
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During the break between the two masterclasses you will be expected to design and implement one type of assessment task with a class and make notes on the process and outcomes. | |
In the second masterclass in the pair we will:
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Presentation style |
This foundational masterclass comprises theory delivered by the expert presenter and interactive discussion and activities. |
Accreditation stage |
Highly Accomplished (and can therefore be used as PD hours for Proficient and HA teachers) |
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: Descriptors covered | 3.1.3, 5.1.3 |
Masterclass pair: How to make assessments fair for all students
This pair of masterclasses may be undertaken once Masterclass 1 has been completed.
3.30-5.30pm | This pair of masterclasses supports teachers to design good quality assessment tasks, ensuring fairness in assessing students of all abilities |
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Content |
The first masterclass in the pair will introduce:
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During the break between the two masterclasses you will be expected to design and implement an assessment task with a class and make notes on how you aimed to make it good quality, ensuring reliability and validity. | |
In the second masterclass in the pair we will:
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Presentation style |
The pair of masterclasses are comprised of theory delivered by the expert presenter and interactive discussion and activities. |
Accreditation stage |
Highly Accomplished (and can therefore be used as PD hours for Proficient and HA teachers) |
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: Descriptors covered | 5.1.3, 5.4.3 |
Masterclass pair: Statistics for teachers and school leaders
This pair of masterclasses may be undertaken once Masterclass 1 has been completed.
3.30-5.30pm | This pair of masterclasses addresses statistics |
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Content |
The first masterclass in the pair will introduce the theory of statistics and address the uses of statistics for teachers:
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During the break between the two masterclasses you will be expected to generate some data from a classroom assessment task and present it in what you consider the most useful manner for a particular audience. You should make notes on the process and the reasons for your choice. | |
In the second masterclass in the pair we will:
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Presentation style |
The pair of masterclasses are comprised of theory delivered by the expert presenter and interactive discussion and activities. |
Accreditation stage |
Highly Accomplished (and can therefore be used as PD hours for Proficient and HA teachers) |
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: Descriptors covered | 5.1.3, 5.4.3 |
Masterclass pair: Planning and evaluation: Moving beyond the obvious when measuring success
3.30-5.30pm | This pair of masterclasses addresses the concept of measuring student performance |
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Content |
The first masterclass in the pair will address:
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During the break between the two masterclasses you will be expected to select a construct to measure. You will then design and implement a measurement rubric with a class and make notes on the process and outcomes. | |
In the second masterclass in the pair we will:
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Presentation style |
The pair of masterclasses are comprised of theory delivered by the expert presenter and interactive discussion and activities. |
Accreditation stage |
Highly Accomplished (and can therefore be used as PD hours for Proficient and HA teachers) |
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: Descriptors covered | 5.1.3, 5.4.3 |
These Workshops address standard descriptors at Highly Accomplished from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, which can be submitted by Proficient and Highly Accomplished Teachers for Professional Learning hours.
Cost: $500 per participant. Please note: Payment by credit card during registration is required for successful enrolment.
Workshop: Building analytic and holistic rubrics
9am-3pm | This workshop addresses the value of rubrics and outlines the steps to designing rubrics which are fit for purpose |
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Content | The workshop will cover:
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Presentation style | The workshop is comprised of theory delivered by the expert presenter and interactive discussion and activities. |
Accreditation stage | Highly Accomplished (and can therefore be used as PD hours for Proficient and HA teachers) |
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: Descriptors covered | 3.1.3, 5.1.3, 5.2.3 |
Workshop: Measuring what we value
9am-3pm | This workshop addresses the concept of measuring student performance in cognitive and non-cognitive tasks |
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Content | The workshop comprises:
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Presentation style | The workshop is comprised of theory delivered by the expert presenter and interactive discussion and activities. |
Accreditation stage | Highly Accomplished (and can therefore be used as PD hours for Proficient and HA teachers) |
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: Descriptors covered | 5.1.3, 5.4.3 |
EDPZ6011 Assessment Literacy for School Teachers
EDPZ6012 Data Literacy for School Teachers
We offer innovative Master of Education units of study delivered entirely online that provide a basic introduction to what teachers need to know and do to assess effectively and maximise learning.
By successfully completing all six Modules in the Assessment Literacy for Teachers course, participants will be eligible to undertake an extension assessment module for an additional fee.
Successful completion of this complete program is equivalent to the University of Sydney postgraduate unit of study EDPZ6011 Assessment Literacy for School Teachers (6 credit point value) and your statement of completion may be used to apply for credit toward a Master of Education program.
CEMA’s Assessment Literacy for Teachers modules are available through the Catholic Schools NSW website.
Full day NESA accredited courses. Please follow the link for further information and to enrol:
Course 1:
Wednesday 21 June 2023: In person at the Teachers Federation Office, Federation House, 23-33 Mary Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Wednesday 25 October 2023: Online
Empowering teachers through the meaningful use of data and evidence (nswtf.org.au)
Course 2:
Tuesday 25 July 2023: Online
Modern Assessment Theory and Assessment Strategies for Higher Order Thinking: K - 12 (nswtf.org.au)
Course 3:
Wednesday 3 May 2023
Part 1: In person at the Teachers Federation Office Federation House, 23-33 Mary Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Wednesday 17 May 2023
Part 2: In person at the Teachers Federation Office, Federation House, 23-33 Mary Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Wednesday 18 October 2023
Part 1: Online
Wednesday 1 November 2023
Part 2: Online
Leading Assessment Practice in Schools K-12 (nswtf.org.au)
Two hour NESA accredited courses:
Visit the Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT Branch website for further information and to enrol.
Growing evidence informed practice, a collaboration between the Association of Independent Schools NSW and the University of Sydney.
*NSW Curriculum Review final report (Masters, 2020) which describes assessment as a ‘powerful influence’ … on teaching and learning; and the National School Reform Agreement (2019)
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