Characteristics of an effective assessment strategy

  • Assessment is embedded into teaching and learning as an essential component and should be considered during lesson design
  • Its important that learners know and recognize the standards they are aiming for from the start and that your tests are designed to assess 
  • Learners are encouraged to self-assess
  • Formative assessment provides feedback which leads to learners recognizing their next steps and how to take them
  • The assessment strategy is underpinned by confidence that every learner can improve
  • Involves both the teacher and learner reviewing and reflecting on assessment data.

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