Assessment is for Learning
Focus on self and peer assessment
Related resources
Audit your practice
To what extent do your pupils and staff practice self and peer assessment? Things to think about and questions to ask.Case studies
Read extracts from case studies carried out by schools and associated schools groups on how this has been addressed and put into practice.Further reading
Visit the research area for some suggestions on further reading in this area. Choose 'self and peer assessment' from the drop-down menu.Key issues
Pupils can benefit from planned opportunities for self assessment and peer assessment in order to discuss and reflect on their progress towards success criteria and what help they might need to close any gaps.
Teachers and pupils can develop a deeper understanding of how pupils learn by attending to pupils’ reflections in self and peer assessment. This feedback can also help to inform future teaching plans.
Pupils should be encouraged to look for positives as a fist step in assessing a peer’s work. This will help build trust, confidence and supportive relationships.