The majority of the population is in favor of a new assessment, the Assessment Process, which is intended to replace the old standardized tests in primary schools.
These are the results of a survey conducted by Prósent from April 16 to May 8.
The Minister of Education and Children’s Affairs recently submitted a bill on a new assessment system, the Assessment Process, which is intended, among other things, to replace the old standardized tests. New standardized tests in Icelandic and mathematics would be mandatory in grades 4, 6, and 9.
A grading system would also provide teachers with other tools for regular measurement of learning outcomes.
Fifteen percent opposed
In a survey by Prósent, respondents were asked how much they supported or opposed the introduction of a new assessment, the Assessment Path, in the country’s primary schools.
They were in favor or against the introduction of a new assessment, the Assessment Path, in the country’s primary schools.
It was found that 58% of respondents are in favor of new assessment, 27% do not answer and 15% are opposed.
The lowest percentage of those in favor of assessment was in the youngest respondent group, 18 – 24 years old, or 48 percent.
Here you can see how different age groups answered the question.Screenshot/Percentage
