Investigating Assessment Methods
Raising Standards through
Formative Assessment

Analysing Computer Based Assessment
Glossary
    Teacher Actions

To improve learning through formative assessment is dependent on the following actions:

  • To model quality: show pupils the learning strategies and goals of the course

  • To facilitate a dialogue and provide effective feedback for pupils

  • To recognise the profound influence assessment has on the motivation and self-esteem of pupils, both of which are crucial influences on learning

  • To ensure the active involvement of pupils in their own learning to empower the pupils to assess themselves and understand how to improve.

See some formative assessment techniques teachers use at http://www.ltscotland.com/assess/projects_project_1_techniques.asp