Assessing Learning In The Primary Classroom

Assessing Learning in the Primary School is an accessible introduction to the concepts critical to a professional understanding of this vital aspect of a teacher 's role. It comprehensively and accessibly considers the principles underpinning effective assessment, the different forms it can take and [...]
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Assessing Learning in the Primary School is an accessible introduction to the concepts critical to a professional understanding of this vital aspect of a teacher 's role. It comprehensively and accessibly considers the principles underpinning effective assessment, the different forms it can take and the different purposes it serves, both within and beyond the classroom. Linking the latest research and theory with examples of assessment in the classroom, it considers key issues such as: Why we assessHow we assess"Soft" and "hard" assessmentProgress checking and effective record keepingAssessment internal and external to the schoolLocal, national and international assessment Assessing Learning in the Primary School is for all students undertaking their PGCE, those working at masters level, and experienced teachers who wish to broaden their understanding of both the value and pitfalls of educational assessment.