Assessment is for Learning
Assessment FOR 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 for learning'. The links below relate to the bullet points on the assessment for learning side of the AifL triangle. Follow the links for tips, resources, case studies and related CPD activities for each.
High quality interactions
Classroom assessment involves high quality interactions, based on thoughtful questions, careful listening and reflective responses.Involving pupils in their learning
Pupils and staff are fully involved in deciding next steps in their learning and identifying who can help.Feedback
Pupils and staff are given timely feedback about the quality of their work and how to make it better.Sharing criteria
Pupils, staff and parents are clear about what is to be learned and what success would be like.
Assessment for learning video
Video clips from King's Park Primary School in Midlothian show how one primary teacher shares criteria with her young pupils, and how questioning techniques can be used in maths.