NEW! ⚡NOW LbE Reporting
The new ⚡|NOW reporting allows a user to view work from the standard that is of a similar standard to their own, as well as work that is of a quality that is a little higher and a little lower.
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Newsletter October 2026
Despite being only a few weeks since our last Newsletter, we have plenty to share in this update, the highlight being the extension of RM Compare | ⚡NOW onto non-mobile devices.
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Stripping Back to the Song: Why RM Compare | ⚡NOW Does Less, on Purpose
When you build a mobile experience for comparative judgement, the temptation is to start with the desktop application and ask: how can we fit everything onto a smaller screen? With RM Compare |⚡NOW, we asked a different question: what does someone need to make a useful comparison, right now?
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New! RM Compare | ⚡NOW - now available on any device
Hot on the heels of the 'mobile first' release of RM Compare | ⚡NOW. we are pleased to make it accessible on any* device.
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Fairness in Focus: The AI Validation Layer Proof of Concept Powered by RM Compare
In today’s rapidly changing educational landscape, the key challenge isn’t just whether AI can mark student work, but how to ensure every mark is reliably fair. With that mission in mind, our latest proof of concept was designed to demonstrate why RM Compare is uniquely positioned as the foundation for trustworthy, scalable automated assessment.
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Building Trust: From “Ranks to Rulers” to On-Demand Marking
The foundations of modern assessment are shifting. Not long ago, RM Compare introduced “ranks to rulers”: a pioneering process that transformed human judgments—ranking student work by quality—into reliable, calibrated measuring scales that educators and students could trust. Now, new AI validation methods are taking these ideas further, making instant, trustworthy assessment a reality for everyone.
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Who is Assessing the AI that is Assessing Students?
As AI steps into the heart of education, we celebrate the speed and efficiency of machine-marked assessments. But a deeper question shadows every advance: If an AI can now judge student work, who—if anyone—is judging the AI? Could an RM Compare AI Validation Layer be the answer?
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Licence Centre Upgrades
In this short blog we will explain how upgrades to and within Licence Centres work.
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Reflections from the RM Assessment 'AI in Action' Conference: Beyond bunkers.
Billionaires are building bunkers. From luxury compounds in the depths of New Zealand to secretive estates far from prying eyes, some of the world’s wealthiest are investing heavily in “doomsday” preparations, hoping to insulate themselves from whatever crisis may come next. In a world fixated on uncertainty—whether from technological disruption, planetary challenges, or the unpredictable rise of AI—future-proofing is on everyone’s agenda.
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How Caine College of the Arts used RM Compare to improve admissions
The Department of Art and Design at Utah State University’s Caine College is a dynamic community dedicated to excellence in visual art, design, and scholarship. Recognised for its nationally accredited programs, the department combines rigorous foundational study, creative innovation, and professional skill development within a supportive environment.
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Help - I can't see any Items!!
Don't panic!!This happens rarely (very rarely) but for good reason. Let us explain...
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New! RM Compare Training Centre
AI, and especially Large Language Models, have transformed everything. Training is no exception. Rather than offering passive lessons or static instructions, we empower you to become an active, self-sufficient learner—able to obtain clear, personalised answers, explanations and ideas for any part of RM Compare, whenever you need them.
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RM Compare Newsletter - October 2025
We have spent the summer deep in the RM Compare system making a number of 'under-the-hood' changes and improvements. This effort will start to be realised very soon by users with some significant updates and upgrade - can't say much more right now but watch this space!