Assessment is for Learning

Giving timely feedback

Improving continuity and progression for pupils in maths P7 to S1 - Park Mains High School

NEW Maths teachers from Park Mains High School and P7 teachers from local primary schools worked together to develop common approaches in providing feedback to pupils in both P7 and S1 to improve continuity and progression.

Lasswade High School Cluster

After improvements in feedback staff found pupils were more confident and motivated, and were more inclined to read the comments written on their work.

The Dunbar Grammar School Learning Team 2006-2007

The Learning Team in Dunbar Grammar School in East Lothian comprised 10 teachers who agreed to develop practice through a series of collaborative activities.

Using formative assessment to prepare for national qualifications in mathematics

Seven secondary schools worked collaboratively on the use of peer and self assessment in preparing for national qualifications.

Using peer and self-assessment to prepare for national qualifications in social studies

This social studies enquiry was co-ordinated by six teachers (of history, geography and modern studies) in four secondary schools who were keen to embed peer and self assessment into their practice, and hoped to share their learning with others.

'I'm really pleased with my story this week. It's getting easier for me to write stories. I now know how to make it better.' (P2 pupil)