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Introduction  \nThe vast majority of GCSE and A-level exams in England have always been assessed using pen and paper. However, there is growing interest in the potential for greater usage of on-screen assessment (OSA) .  \nThis interest reflects potential benefits of OSA over pen-and-paper in terms of reliability, resilience and efficiency, as well as its purported environmental impact and ability to improve student experience.  \nTrialling new ways to engage students sitting assessments is paramount in maintaining public confidence and the overall currency of GCSE and A-Levels by assuring stakeholders that qualifications are a reliable representation of students’ abilities.  \nHowever, it is also in policymakers’ best interest to identify scepticism surrounding the move to OSA for these same reasons.  \nIn order to explore public attitudes – and the potential opportunity costs of implementing OSA – AQA commissioned an independent survey that was taken by members of the general population in England.  \nAbout the survey  \nIn March 2022, Savanta ComRes-an independent polling company – conducted a series of questions  \nto a nationally representative sample of 2,336 people in England, aged 18 and over. Respondents were asked a series of questions relating to OSA, including:  \n• Familiarity with OSA  \n• Perceived risks and benefits of implementing OSA  \nGiven that many members of the public minimal experience of A-Level qualifications after 16, the questions were focused on GCSEs.  \nThe survey was structured using closed-ended questions for comparability purposes, and most questions asked respondents to rank their agreement with a statement using a Likert Scale (Strongly Disagree to Don’t Know) .  \nThe sample sizes for the main sub-groups of interest in this report are as follows:  \n\n|  | Total | Age | Parental\u003Cbr>status |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  | 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ | Has children\u003Cbr>aged 11\u003Cbr>to 15 | Has children\u003Cbr>aged 16\u003Cbr>to 18 |\n| Sample size | 2336 | 248 399 378 395 367 549 | 315 | 172 |\n\nON-SCREEN ASSESSMENT: WHAT DOES THE PUBLIC THINK?  \n2. Experience of technology and on-screen assessment  \nThe survey began by asking respondents about the use of technology in respondents’ everyday lives, and if they had any prior experience with OSA.  \nStatement 1: “Which of the following do you use on an everyday basis? [Select all those that apply]”.  \nTotal 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ Has  \nchildren aged 11 to 15  \nHas children aged 16 to 18  \n NET: Smartphone/Tablet/Computer/Laptop  Smartphone  Personal computer/laptop  Tablet  \nAll respondents use at least one IT device on a daily basis, with smartphones the most popular accessory across all age groups. 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