Assessment is for Learning
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Principles and practice in Assessment is for Learning

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Explore interesting practice

Read extracts from recent development work carried out by associated schools groups around the country.
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Self-assessment toolkits

The online self-assessment tookits can help schools, early years centres and individuals audit their AifL practice and work on areas for further development.

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Online research

Our research area contains summaries and publication information on a selection of up-to-date material on a range of assessment-related issues.

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Scottish Survey of Achievement

The Scottish Survey of Achievement (SSA) aims to find out how well pupils are learning in primary and the first two years of secondary schooling in Scotland.

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Case studies

15 new case studies showcase some of the work carried out in ASGs in 2007/08.

Scottish Survey of Achievement 2008

The results of the 2008 survey of Mathematics and Core Skills are now available.

Scottish Survey of Achievement 2009

The 2009 SSA in reading and writing is underway. Find out more.

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