Att få sina bedömningar granskade : Lärares syn på de nationella provens syfte att främja likvärdig bedömning

Since 1940 there has been different types of national tests in Sweden, each with a different aim and purpose. Since 2011, Skolverket is required to review how teachers correct these national tests, and also to publish easily accessible statistics showing possible discrepancies between the results of the students and their final grades. Based on interviews with 17 teachers in mathematics between grade 6-9, the consequences of the review of teachers assessments have been investigated. The result shows worrying effects. The increased focus on discrepancies has led to an inadequate appraisal of teachers assessment competence. However, teachers are pleased to have their corrections reviewed in a formative way

Functional muscle power in the lower extremity in adults with congenital heart disease

Background: We aimed to investigate functional muscular power in the lower extremity in adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) and compare results with those of healthy persons. Secondarily, we set out to assess muscle power in relation to age, sex, and complexity of ACHD. Methods: Between 2013 and 2019, 1126 patients attended the ACHD Unit of Sahlgrenska University Hospital/Östra and performed a test battery to determine physical fitness. Of these patients, 559 who performed the Timed-Stands Test (TST)—which requires 10 stands from a chair at the maximal possible speed—were included in the study. Results: Patients with ACHD performed the TST slower than reference (14.6 s [12.0–18.0] vs. 11.7 s [9.8–14.3], p 65 years. Women with ACHD performed the TST more rapidly or according to reference in 21% of patients aged 18–39 years, 56% of patients aged 40–65 years, and 32% of patients aged >65 years. Men with ACHD performed the TST significantly faster than women with ACHD (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Decreased functional muscle power was observed in patients with ACHD and was most pronounced in patients aged 18–39 years. Decreased muscle power is important to detect and requires further assessment because it may contribute to an increased risk of falling and developing lifestyle related diseases

Adhesion molecule crosslinking and cytokine exposure modulate IgE and non-IgE- dependent basophil activation

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Adhesion molecule crosslinking and cytokine exposure modulate IgE and non-IgE- dependent basophil activation

QC 20200818</p