Assessment

Background

Studies into successful teaching have shown the importance of assessment.  The research of Professor John Hattie has concluded that it is the factor which, along with the quality of what the teacher does, has the most significant impact on a student's success.

This section will examine strategies for assessment and quality feedback. This is an area that can be very subject-specific; however, there are certain general principles that are relevant to all of us. This section includes discussion of both summative and formative assessment. It also looks at effective questioning, effective feedback, peer and self-assessment and assessment policies.