Digital assessment research, innovation and enhancements

Learn about the innovation and research work we completed to progress digital assessment and deliver our vision

Twenty-first century assessment can contribute to the equity of NCEA outcomes by engaging students in new ways, stimulating changes in teaching and learning and providing diverse ways for students to demonstrate knowledge.

Select from the digital assessment topics on this page to see what was involved, why we completed the work, and how it aligns with our vision for digital assessment.

Our digital assessment vision

Our vision for equitable, innovative, credible and robust digital assessment involved us working with education leaders, teachers, students and education agencies to refine our approach.

The 6 principles of our digital assessment vision are:

  • assessment integrity
  • te ao Māori
  • accessibility and usability
  • adaptability
  • digital first
  • data as an asset.

Learn more about our digital assessment vision

Innovation trials in assessment practice

Research into assessment practice

Scoping new services

Designing new functionality

Get more information or give us feedback