Assessment is for Learning
Assessment OF learning
What is assessment of learning?
Read an introduction to the fundamental ideas of assessment of learning, and about the place of the Scottish Survey of Achievement (SSA) and its importance within Assessment is for Learning.Explore the key features
Follow the links to explore a key feature of assessment of learning in depth, including resources to help you develop your practice, and case studies from schools and associated schools groups.Become an AifL school or early years establishment
Adapt the principles of assessment of learning to your own context with the self-assessment toolkit.Further reading
Browse our research area for some further reading.National Assessments 5-14
National Assessments are used by teachers to confirm their judgements about pupils' levels of attainment. Find out more.The Scottish Survey of Achievement (SSA)
The SSA gathers evidence of pupils’ attainment at P3, P5, P7 and S2 and plays an important part in the overall system of assessment in Scottish schools. Find out more.AifL and international studies
International studies enable us to benchmark Scotland's educational achievement against that of other countries.
Assessment of learning provides an arena for the management and planning of assessment, and for teachers to work collaboratively with the evidence. It connects assessment with the curriculum.
Assessment of learning: local moderation/sharing the standard
This document gives a rationale for local moderation/sharing the standard, and advice on managing moderation sessions, benchmarking and using folders of evidence.
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