Assessment is for Learning

Assessment AS Learning

Recent action research carried out by schools and associated schools groups in Scotland has highlighted the following key features as being central to effective 'assessment as learning'. The links below relate to the bullet points on the assessment as learning side of the AifL triangle. Follow the links for tips, resources, case studies and related CPD activities for each.

Self and peer assessment

Pupils and staff practice self and peer assessment.

Goal-setting

Pupils and staff help to set their own learning goals.

Reflecting on learning

Pupils and staff identify and reflect on their own evidence of learning.
An image of two primary school pupils peer assessing each other's work

Assessment as learning video

Video clips from King's Park Primary School in Midlothian show peer assessment, self-assessment (traffic lighting) and think, pair and share techniques in action.

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