1 S4 Prelim Examinations cont
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What is assessment for learning?
Assessment for learning focuses on the gap between where a learner is in their learning, and where they need to be – the desired goal. This can be achieved through processes such as sharing criteria with learners, effective questioning and feedback.
The Big Ideas
Learners learn best when
- they understand clearly what they are trying to learn, and what is expected of them
- they are given feedback about the quality of their work and what they can do to make it better
- they are given advice about how to go about making improvements
- they are fully involved in deciding what needs to be done next, and who can give them help if they need it
Assessment for learning is about supporting classroom learning and teaching. It connects assessment and learning/teaching.
Key ideas in assessment for learning:
- Our classroom assessment involves high quality interactions, based on thoughtful questions, careful listening and reflective responses.
- Our pupils, staff and parents are clear about what is to be learned and what success would be like.
- Our pupils and staff are given timely feedback about the quality of their work and how to make it better.
- Our pupils and staff are fully involved in deciding next steps in their learning and identifying who can help.
Assessment AS Learning
Assessment as learning is about learning how to learn. It connects learning/teaching and the curriculum.
Key ideas in assessment as learning:
- Our pupils and staff identify and reflect on their own evidence of learning.
- Our pupils and staff help to set their own learning goals.
- Our pupils and staff practise self- and peer-assessment.
Assessment OF Learning
Assessment of learning is about gathering and interpreting the evidence. It connects the curriculum and assessment.
Key ideas in assessment of learning:
- Staff use assessment information to monitor progress, and to plan for improvement.
- Staff talk and work together to share standards
- Staff use a range of evidence from day-to-day activities to check on pupils' progress.
