Use the resources below to develop formative assessment strategies that get the most from marking and feedback, stretch your more able learners and improve teaching overall.
Recent reports de-bunk the myth that there is a link between the quantity of marking and pupil progress. Here’s how to reduce teacher workload without sacrificing standards
What are the principles of effective feedback? How can you implement them without eating into valuable time? Use Chris Hildrew's tips in this video interview
Assessing without levels in a small primary school presents unique challenges. Find out how Julia Stead devised a system that works and use her discussion checklist
The move from modular exams to a linear curriculum offers up opportunities for innovation, exploration and deeper learning. Tom Fay explains how you can buy into synoptic assessment
In a world without assessment levels, monitoring pupil progress to inform teaching is not easy. Stephen Tierney outlines the approach his multi-academy trust has taken
Reviewing your approach to assessment after levels? In the first of a series Damian Haigh outlines the approach his school has taken for valid, meaningful assessment
Lynn Maidment explains why questioning techniques play an important role in successful learning, and explains how teachers can model good questioning behaviours
