Assessment is for Learning

The Scottish Survey of Achievement (SSA)

Overview

Provides a one-page introduction to the Scottish Survey of Achievement.

About the SSA

Explains more about the SSA, including the benefits it offers, its origins and its place as part of Assessment is for Learning.

Taking part

Includes information about the sample of schools and pupils, managing a survey in school, the assessments involved, and how the findings are used.

The surveys

Information about the 2008 survey of mathematics and core skills, along with details on the 2007 survey of science, science literacy and core skills, and links to the reports from previous surveys.

Reference groups

Reference groups offer advice on the scope and conduct of the survey and, where appropriate, on national assessments 5-14. 
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The 2009 SSA - Reading and Writing

Information and guidance for schools participating the in the 2009 Scottish Survey of Achievement (Reading and Writing) is now available.