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Assessment for Learning (LSDA) Teachers make professional judgements on learners' performance in every teaching and learning session undertaken, whether consciously or subconsciously. Using these professional judgements and translating them into feedback on the quality of individuals' work is the focus of the Assessment for Learning strategy. By concentrating on the learner and the quality of learning in individual classroom sessions, this publication supports practitioners striving for improved teacher-led assessment. Download (pdf 300k)

Authentic Assessment Toolbox 'a how-to hypertext on creating authentic tasks, rubrics and standards for measuring and improving student learning.' Interesting example of an interactive on line resource, which has some useful and relevant content. http://jonathan.mueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox/index.htm

Designing assessment to improve physical sciences learning - an HE resource, but one which is useful generally for assessment design and assessment which promotes learning. Download (pdf 500k)

Developing an inclusive assessment strategy - Part of a series of pages on inclusive teaching by the Open University http://www.open.ac.uk/inclusiveteaching/pages/inclusive-teaching/developing-an-assessment-strategy.php

Do summative assessment and testing have a positive or negative effect on post-16 learners' motivation for learning in the learning and skills sector? A review of the research literature on assessment in post-compulsory education in the UK. (LSDA) We know a great deal about the impact of assessment on the formal school sector and pupil knowledge, understanding and motivation. We know considerably less about such impact post-16, particularly in less formal learning and accreditation situations. This research review suggests there is considerable work to be done on the impact of forms of assessment post-16. Download (pdf 270k)

Ensuring Successful Assessment by Alison Bone .. a full text on assessment which can be downloaded in PDF format.

Contents Section 1: Purposes of Assessment; Section 2: The Importance of Feedback ; Section 3: Varieties of Assessment ; Section 4: Assessment and Self-Confidence; Section 5: Quality in Assessment ; Section 6: Examinations; Section 7: References and Further Reading http://www.ukcle.ac.uk/resources/assessment/bone.html

Going for Gold assessment section

Learning and assessment are linked to initial and current assessments, and related activities are adapted to make sure they build on and extend learning for all learners. (From Section B1 of the Ofsted Common inspection framework). Resources from the Teaching and Learning Programme to help develop and maintain outstanding provision. Refer also to Assessment, Learner feedback and Equality and diversity for additional resources. At http://tlp.excellencegateway.org.uk/tlp/leadersandmanagers/goingforgold/b1/index.php?i=5
Also Take a look at the resources in Recruitment/interview, Initial and diagnostic assessment and Individual learning plans.

Higher Education Academy resources on assessment at: http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/resources/detail/assessment/assessment-resources

The impact of different modes of assessment on achievement (LSDA Report) This study was commissioned to investigate whether or not to use of different assessment methods makes a difference to learner achievement and progress in the learning and skills sector. The research found that clarity in assessment process and criteria has underpinned the widespread use of coaching, practice and provision of formative feedback to boost achievement. Download (pdf 509k)

Identifying Learning and Support Needs : a digest of assessment tools for initial assessment in various areas, including Key skills, personal effectiveness, personal style and others from the Scottish Executive. A useful and full range of sources with links to more details for most of the topics. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/library3/education/ilsn-00.asp

Initial Assessment: A learner centred process (LSDA) This document provides an introduction and an overview of the initial assessment process. Download (pdf 260k)

Oxford Centre for Staff and Learning Development - various items available as below:

First Words on assessment - Text based resource for new lecturers
Case Studies - 'Assessment Under Pressure'
Selecting methods of assessment
Link to Computer Aided Assessment Centre, Luton
Assessing group work - some resources

Practical strategies for learning and teaching on vocational programmes (LSDA) This guide includes effective strategies relevant to improving the learning and teaching of vocational courses. With background information on how we learn and the structure of the brain, it goes on to explain delivery and assessment methods that focus on individual learners' needs and can easily be employed in the classroom. Download (pdf 900k)

Skills for Life Improvement Programme Assessment and Learning Guidance - The web site says 'Learner motivation is a key to learner success. Assessment that is done “with learners” rather than “to them” helps individuals better understand themselves and their learning, builds self-esteem and helps unlock intrinsic motivation. This collection of short guidance documents looks at how the assessment process can best be managed at different stages in the learner’s journey into and through further education sector provision. It considers how tools to determine literacy and numeracy abilities and needs can be used to best effect within a learner centred process.

Looks very useful http://www.sflip.org.uk/resources/assessmentguidance.aspx

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