Building the Curriculum 5: A framework for assessment

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'Building the Curriculum 5' (2011) provides guidance for all teaching staff on the main areas of the assessment strategy for Curriculum for Excellence.

It sets out key messages about principles of assessment, standards and expectations, ensuring consistency, CPD and support, reporting to parents, informing self-evaluation for improvement and monitoring standards over time.

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Key ideas and priorities

The priorities in 'Building the Curriculum 5' are grouped around eight key areas. This document provides a summary of the key ideas and priorities published in the framework for assessment.

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