Assessment for Learning

Assessment for learning refers to a collection of strategies, tools and techniques that we as teachers can use in the classroom to help our pupils learn and make progress. These practical measures are underpinned by a particular conceptualisation of assessment. Namely, that it should be used as a means by which to provide learners and teachers with information which can help raise achievement and ensure good progress. This is achieved by:

Pupils knowing

• What they are learning
• How they are learning
• How they will be assessed
• Why they are at ‘x’ level
• How to get to next level

Teachers

• Inform pupils of LO/AFs
• Use different teaching methods to allow for learning styles
• Assess pupils through different methods
• Make success criteria clear & show how it is achieved
• Give clear advice on how to make progress