Item trial 2026 Analysis
Tender Overview
About this tender
The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is seeking analysis services for the Item trial 2026. This project involves examining results from item trials, likely related to literacy and numeracy programs. The work requires education measurement and assessment expertise, including statistical analysis, reporting, and insight generation from assessment data. This tender is open to suppliers across New South Wales, spanning multiple regions including Sydney, Hunter, Central West, Far North Coast, and other areas. Suitable suppliers should have demonstrated capability in education assessment, psychometrics, test scoring, and educational research reporting.
Frequently asked questions
- This is a tender from ACARA to analyse results from item trials conducted in 2026, likely focused on literacy and numeracy assessment areas, requiring statistical analysis and reporting of findings.
- The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is managing this tender.
- The tender covers New South Wales, including Sydney, Hunter, Central West, Far North Coast, Far West, Illawarra, Mid North Coast, Murray, New England, Orana, Riverina, and Southern Highlands.
- Suppliers should have expertise in education measurement and assessment, including statistical analysis capabilities, assessment data handling, and experience with test scoring and educational reporting.
- The reference number for this tender is 617260.
- This tender is categorised under Education & Training, specifically Literacy & Numeracy Programs.
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