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May 20, 2020 · Existing evidence linking national tests (and, in particular, the Key Stage 2 tests) to lower levels of pupil wellbeing have been limited by the fact that most are of a qualitative nature, tend to rely upon small convenience samples and – critically – do not draw comparisons to a meaningful control group.
- John Jerrim
- 2021
In England, children sit national Key Stage 2 tests at the end of primary school. These focus upon children’s skills in English (reading, writing, spelling, punctuation and grammar) and mathematics. They are ‘high-stakes’ for schools, who get publicly ranked in school league tables based upon the results (Bew, 2011).
- John Jerrim
- 2021
Sep 23, 2021 · Abstract and Figures. There is growing concern about the mental wellbeing of young people, including how this is related to national tests. This is a particularly important policy issue in England ...
- John Jerrim
Nov 28, 2023 · This study investigated how children's wellbeing at school relates to their academic attainment using multidimensional validated wellbeing measures and reliable, nationally standardised assessments aligned to National Curricula with practical applicability (Brown & Eklöf, 2018). Through distinguishing conceptually and operationally between overall wellbeing, life satisfaction and eudaimonia ...
Dec 20, 2020 · Despite this need for Secondary pupils’ to experience greater eudaimonic wellbeing than Primary pupils, cross-sectional research in England observes eudaimonic wellbeing increases from Years 3 to 6 (Primary) but steadily decreases at Secondary, with Year 10 pupils experiencing the lowest levels (McLellan and Steward, 2015). Further research is needed to understand developmental differences ...
- Tania Clarke
- 2020
Sep 24, 2021 · The study uses MCS data from 2012 and although it is unlikely to undermine the key findings, several reforms have been made to national assessments so stronger effects on pupil wellbeing could be found if the importance attached to these tests has increased.
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Standardised tests help measure student’s progress at school and can inform education policy about existing shortfalls. However, too much testing could lead to much pressure on students and teachers to learn and teach for a test, something that would take the joy out of the learning process. Many parents and educators are all too familiar ...
