Year 9 students from Dyffryn Taf School in Whitland are leading the way in Wales in the way in which they do examinations. No longer do they sit in examination rooms with pen and paper. In mathematics, science and reading, students are now experiencing innovative computer adaptive tests suited to each individual's ability. The level of difficulty depends upon the students' answers to previous questions. Dyffryn Taf is one of the first schools in Wales to pilot these tests provided by Durham University's Curriculum and Management Centre. The tests will provide standardised results which will enable comparison to be made with other schools and other countries. The school has forged close links with the Curriculum and Management Centre at Durham. Geoff Davies, deputy head, is vice-chairman of the advisory board to the centre which is responsible for advising on educational research and the use of performance indicators in education. Durham is now the largest provider of such indicators in the world. Student reactions to the SOSCA assessments have been excellent. "They are intense but enjoyable," said one student. This means of assessment provides an interesting model which examination boards are considering for the not too distant future. It truly heralds a personalised learning agenda.