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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 Research Confirms: RM Compare Delivers Reliable and Fair Spoken Language Assessment
The landscape of language assessment is evolving rapidly, especially with the 2020 update to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR-CV). This update redefines intelligibility—now encompassing both actual understanding and the perceived ease of understanding—making it a more holistic and communicative measure. But how do we assess this complex construct reliably and at scale? Enter Adaptive Comparative Judgement (ACJ) and, specifically, RM Compare.
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RM Compare achieves a 'Highly Commended' award at the 2025 E Assessment Conference.
In the 9th edition of the E-Assessment Awards, RM Compare was recognised again for it's innovative approach and high quality.
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What the Recent Apple Study Taught Us About AI, Reasoning, and Assessment
In June 2025, Apple published a landmark study that has sent shockwaves through the AI and assessment communities. The research, titled The Illusion of Thinking, rigorously tested the reasoning abilities of the most advanced AI models—so-called large reasoning models (LRMs) from OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and others—using a series of classic logic puzzles designed to scale in complexity. The findings have profound implications for how we understand AI’s capabilities, especially in the context of educational assessment.
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RM Compare Newsletter - June 2025
A bumper edition with THIRTEEN new posts - that takes us to well over 200 blog posts in total. This month we are looking forward to attending the international E Assessment Awards where we are a finalist in the most innovative solution category. As part of this we have created a new Innovation blog series which we will be adding to over the coming weeks.
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Supercharge Innovation and Productivity on RM Compare with Your LLM
In the rapidly evolving world of educational assessment, efficiency and innovation are no longer just buzzwords—they’re necessities. If you’re using RM Compare, you already know the power of Adaptive Comparative Judgement for delivering robust, scalable assessment. But what if you could take your productivity and creativity to the next level? Enter the Large Language Model (LLM).
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RM Compare and AI
We get asked a lot of questions about RM Compare and AI - here are some of the common ones together with our responses
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Why ‘Innovation for Efficiency’ Isn’t Enough: The Hidden Value of Slowing Down
In today’s world of rapid technological change, the dominant narrative is that innovation should serve efficiency. “Get more done for less” is the rallying cry, especially in the age of AI, where speed, automation, and optimisation are often seen as the ultimate goals. But what if this relentless pursuit of efficiency is not just limiting, but counterproductive?
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How we build RM Compare
The faster we learn the quicker we can produce valuable software while maintaining the very highest quality. This understanding underpins innovation.
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Working with your IT Support
There may be times you will want to work with your own IT support - here are some things to consider