Understanding assessment in primary education /

Understanding assessment and being able to use it effectively is at the heart of successful primary teaching. Aware of current policy and research, this book looks at the role and purpose of assessment within education, as well as providing detailed practical guidance on the main types of classroom...

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Main Author: Faragher, Sue (Author)
Corporate Author: Sage Publications
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks, CA : SAGE Publications, 2014.
Edition:First edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Understanding assessment and being able to use it effectively is at the heart of successful primary teaching. Aware of current policy and research, this book looks at the role and purpose of assessment within education, as well as providing detailed practical guidance on the main types of classroom assessment, including formative, summative, formal and informal methods. Real classroom examples and activities illustrate the practical uses, benefits, and limitations of each form of assessment, enabling you to feel confident about implementing these strategies in your own teaching. Coverage includes: The assessment planning cycle Innovative forms of assessment, including portfolios, debates, role play and mind mapping Assessment of learners with diverse needs, including SEN and EAL The use of technology in assessment Engaging children through self-assessment and ...
Physical Description:1 online resource (174 pages) : illustrations
ISBN:9781473909724 (ebook) :