An introduction to standard setting in Surpass

Calculating the cut score: An introduction to standard setting in Surpass Blog Post

Standard setting is the final stage of the test development process. It is the process of determining the minimum score – also known as the cut score – required on a test to distinguish candidates who are competent in their field, from those who are not. How that cut score […]

Online Invigilation with The Association of Corporate Treasurers Blog Post

[…] BTL’s newly launched Online Invigilation Service, an innovative approach to remotely-based candidates, using dual camera monitoring technology. The introduction of Online Invigilation expands BTL’s existing Test Delivery Services, which already includes the largest computer-based test centre network in the UK for session-based testing. The ACT has already delivered several successful […]

Seven trends in assessment from Europe and beyond

Seven trends in assessment from Europe and beyond Blog Post

Guest author: Tim Burnett, Product Marketing Consultant, Chair of the e-Assessment Association and Vice-Chair of the EATP Authenticity in testing and the increasing importance of the user’s voice were some of the key trends to come out of the European Association of Test Publishers (EATP) conference this September. Furthermore, it’s […]

Finance Page

World leaders in digital finance assessment As your test development, delivery and technology partner, we’ll give you the confidence and control you desire over your finance assessment programme. With the best team, platform, and the collaborative benefits of the fastest growing community in testing, you’ll be glad your finance exams are powered by Surpass.“I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.” Featured case study with CPA Canada Delivering large-scale testing with Surpass Explore how Surpass was able to deliver large-scale single-day events for the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada with the flexibility to turn any large venue into a test centre. End-to-end assessment software & testing services Get an overview of Surpass assessment technology and services. You’re in control of your Item Bank With our advanced item banking capabilities, you can securely create and manage your finance assessment programme with ease. Use secure and stand-alone Word and Spreadsheet editors in Surpass. In addition to standard question types, the File Attach item allows candidates to work in secure and stand-alone Word and Spreadsheet editors. These external applications provide additional exam security, locking down candidates’ devices and restricting access to other apps during the exam. Discover the power of Task Based Simulations. The Task Based Simulation (TBS) item type in Surpass lets you create complex questions that reflect real world and work-based scenarios, particularly for accountancy and finance exams. Some benefits of this item type include: Auto-marking for consistency across exams. Metadata and binary data points for greater analysis. Reduced costs and increased efficiency in exam creation and delivery. View full webinar on finance and accountancy assessment > Choose a delivery method that suits you Test your learners wherever they are, in person or remotely. For ultimate flexibility over the delivery of your finance assessment programme, give learners the option to take their test in a centre, or using our […]

Online Invigilation/Proctoring Service Policies Page

[…] invigilation service (Surpass Assessment as data processor) Surpass Assessment provides online invigilation as a service to our customers. If our customer offers you (candidate) their test/examination through the online invigilation platform that Surpass Assessment provides (powered by ProctorExam) and if you choose to take such test/examination through the platform, you […]

Vocational Page

[…] in digital vocational assessment  Surpass supports vocational education worldwide through work-based learning programmes to equip the next generation of learners with valuable qualifications. As your test development, publishing and technology partner, we’ll give you confidence and control over your professional vocational assessment programme.“It is the future. It’s what is going […]

IT Page

World leaders in digital IT assessment  As your test development, delivery and technology partner, we’ll give you the confidence and control you desire over your IT certification programme. Our best-in-class technology includes intuitive tools for effective test development, and advanced item banking functionality with technology-enhanced items, making it ideal for collaborative test production. With Surpass powering your assessment, you can get your IT certification programme up and running efficiently for delivery via a method of your choice.“I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.” You’re in Control of your Item Bank With our advanced item banking capabilities, you can securely create and manage your IT certification programme with ease. Test what your learners are truly capable of with innovative question types. Give your candidates an authentic experience with technology-enhanced questions, so you can really test their IT skills. Choose from a range of standard and advanced questions types to test all-round skill, including diagram creation tools and custom question options to create engaging real-world performance-based assessments. Secure, efficient, and remote item production. Enable proactive item creation and review with innovative workload management tools, perfect for managing large teams or multiple programmes remotely. Monitor progress, set deadlines, and even provide templates to work to, so you have the confidence that your team have everything they need to complete the task at hand and get your IT certification programme underway. View full webinar > Read more on standard setting functionality in Surpass > Get the cut score right with in-built functionality. Accurately calculating the cut score is essential for keeping your IT certification fair, valid, and identifying candidates who are competent in their field. With our in-built functionality, you can securely present exam content for ratings […]

Top Ten Tips for Venturing into Online Invigilation Blog Post

[…] into online invigilation, or perhaps it’s something you’d really like to introduce, but have a few reservations about taking an alternative approach to the traditional test centre? Following on from their insightful presentation at this year’s FAB conference, BTL’s Tim Burnett and Emma Hall share their top tips for anyone […]

Collaboration: Why working together achieves better results Blog Post

[…] understand use cases of the question type, so that the most fit for purpose functionality could be implemented. Extensive research to understand average response length, test volumes and candidate numbers was also gained, to ensure that the finished product would perform as required. As with any project, collaboration within BTL […]