Assessment is for Learning

Assessment OF Learning - using a range of evidence

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To what extent do we use a range of evidence from day-to-day activities to check on pupils' progress?


HGIOS Quality IndicatorTheme
5.4 Assessment for learningUse of assessment information to identify and plan future learning
5.2 Teaching for effective learningJudgements made in the course of teaching
1.1 Improvements in performanceStandards of attainment over time

Things to think about

  • We use assessment information from a range of day-to-day activities, such as observations, dialogue, digital imaging and audio recording, to evaluate teaching and monitor pupils’ progress.
  • Performance in terms of pupils’ attainment is based around our shared professional judgement gained through dialogue, observation, and local moderation of standards.

Questions to ask

  • To what extent do we use a range of assessment approaches, both formal and informal, to monitor pupils’ progress and achievement?
  • To what extent does our recording of evidence give a focused, succinct and useful profile of pupils’ skills, progress and attainment?
  • To what extent do we support our judgements by referring to evidence which has been moderated externally?

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