UNT: FROM TESTING TO A DIGITAL ASSESSMENT PLATFORM

Abstract

The Unified National Testing (UNT) (hereinafter – UNT) is a key element of the education system in Kazakhstan, ensuring equal access to higher education. The relevance of the study is driven by the tasks of education digitalization and the need to improve assessment procedures. The purpose of the work is to analyze the policy for the formation and conduct of the UNT to identify directions for its optimization aimed at increasing the transparency, objectivity, and quality of the examination. A comprehensive approach was used: analysis of the regulatory framework, statistical data from 2023–2025, comparative, and content analysis. The results showed the transformation of the UNT at the normative and technological level, including the implementation of digital solutions (generation of unique test variants, biometrics, video monitoring), as well as the use of a Dashboard as a Big Data tool. An increase in the number of participants by 34.8% was noted, and problem areas were identified, for example, a decline in results for the "Mathematics-Physics" profile. The UNT has evolved into a digital platform for education quality management. Future development prospects are associated with psychometric analysis, the introduction of adaptive testing, and integration with career guidance systems.