Building the Curriculum 5 established the framework for assessment in the curriculum; this section has more information about approaches to assessment including when and how we assess, and examples of assessment in action.
About assessment
The principles for assessing learners' progress and the framework for assessment from Building the Curriculum 5.
Assessing progress and achievement
Practitioners need a range of approaches to assess achievement.
Recognising achievement, reporting and profiling
Learners' achievement relates to all aspects of their planned learning. It includes their achievement in relation to national standards and expectations and their progress in developing the four capacities.
Sharing standards and expectations
Recognising and ensuring high quality assessment practices, and establishing effective moderation.
Exemplification and CPD
Support and exemplification materials to provide advice and guidance on developing assessment practices which support learning and achievement and embrace the principles of the curriculum.
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