Assessment is for Learning
Assessment AS Learning
Recent action research carried out by schools and associated schools groups in Scotland has highlighted the following key features as being central to effective 'assessment as learning'. The links below relate to the bullet points on the assessment as learning side of the AifL triangle. Follow the links for tips, resources, case studies and related CPD activities for each.
Self and peer assessment
Pupils and staff practice self and peer assessment.Goal-setting
Pupils and staff help to set their own learning goals.Reflecting on learning
Pupils and staff identify and reflect on their own evidence of learning.
Assessment as learning video
Video clips from King's Park Primary School in Midlothian show peer assessment, self-assessment (traffic lighting) and think, pair and share techniques in action.