Research Projects
Cambodian Australian National Examinations Project
A Joint Venture between ACER and IDP Education Australia funded by AusAID
Project director: Mr Peter McGuckian
The Cambodian Australian National Examinations Project (CANEP) was initially a five year project beginning in November 1997 for the Government of Australia to assist the Government of Cambodia to develop a more a reliable and valid national examinations system at grades 12 and 9. The project was extended for 12 months until 31 st October 2003. The objectives of this project are to:
- Provide infrastructure to support the efficient and secure handling and administration of the national examinations;
- Improve the quality of the examination papers and marking processes of the grades 9 and 12 examinations; and
- Facilitate the review and development of examinations and other educational policies on the basis of reliable data and research.
Staff: Mr Doug McCurry, Mr George Morgan and Mr Graeme Withers
Expected Completion Date: CANEP was completed in September 2003
Funding: AusAID
Deliverables: Reports outlining, analysing and evaluating:
- Examination administration training
- Research method training
- English language training
- Educational research and policy advice; and
- Infrastructure support and development