A presentation of both the evaluation of the procedures and the full statistical and qualitative analysis of the results of the written evaluation of the first quarter of 2021-22, followed by a relevant assessment, took place yesterday at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth, in the presence of Minister Prodromos Prodromos.
First, the results of a survey conducted among school administrators around the assessment process and related practices were presented. The overall assessment was very largely positive. In addition, some useful comments made by principals on issues that could be improved are also taken into account. It is noted, however, that it should be firmly established that the school-based assessment process every four months cannot, nor should there be a tendency, to equate it with university entrance examinations such as the Pancyprians.
This was followed by an evaluation of the relevant work, the procedures for both initial assessment and for re-calibration cases, and the costs, in relation to the philosophy of assessment. In this context, some regional reasonable adjustments were also proposed.
The Examination Quality Control Team presented detailed data and qualitative analysis on the reliability and validity of all tests. In the vast majority, the degree of reliability and validity was satisfactory, very satisfactory and high. In one or two cases, where some weaknesses were identified, improvements are being promoted.
The Directorates of Secondary General and Secondary Technical and Vocational Education and Training then presented statistical analysis of all results according to established scientific measurement methods (SPSS software). The results and the distribution of performance by class and by direction or orientation group give rise to a discussion of a number of possible innovations that may improve both the assessment procedures and, above all, the content of teaching and the organisation of studies.
Following the discussion, in which all the directorates of the Ministry took part, the Minister set out a number of innovations and improvement changes that will be proposed subsequently, particularly with regard to the organisation of studies and the content of teaching.
Finally, the meeting dealt with various organisational and operational issues in view of the planning for the second quarter, as well as the preliminary planning for the 2022-23 school year, taking into account the generalisation of the evaluation system to the secondary school cycle, as provided for by the legislation.
In addition to the Minister of Education, the meeting was attended by the Director General of the Ministry, Mr. Neofytos Papadopoulos, the Director of Technical and Vocational Education and Training, Mr. Ilias Markatzis, the Director of the Pedagogical Institute Ms. Athina Michaelidou, the Director of Secondary General Education Mr. Kyprianos Louis, the Director of Higher Education Ms. Terpsa Konstantinidou, the Director of Primary Education Mr. Marios Stylianides and other officials.
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