Some of the disadvantages have already been explored in Section 8.3 in the context of each specific area.  Complete the activity below before going to the next page which provides a summary of the other main advantages and disadvantages to completing the assessments this way (as opposed to 1:1).

Activity:

Before reading the list of advantages and disadvantages on the next page, consider (either individually or in a group if you are with others) the information from the training so far on the 1:1 assessments as well as information already provided in terms of the nature of the digital assessments.  

• What do you feel would be the main advantages and disadvantages of delivering the assessments in this way?
• Can you think of any solutions that might help to minimise or overcome some of the disadvantages?