Is the assessment being conducted fairly?

In order for the assessment to be fair (i.e. to give a reasonably accurate representation of the student’s abilities) it is essential for the teacher to ensure that during the test:

• the student is paying attention, is on task and is not distracted
• the student does not become unduly fatigued
• there is no teaching or helping with the task during the test items (whether from the teacher or other students)
• there is no cheating – this may take the form of the student placing his or her hands on the computer screen to circumvent memory element of the test (e.g. in Rabbits)
• feedback from the teacher is minimised and encouragement consistent.