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There is no such thing as an ‘average’ school
We might associate ‘top schools’ with having the lion's share of academic high-achievers. However, when we look at the distribution of achievement across all students within schools and compare it to average differences between schools, the story is not so straightforward.
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Formative assessment
In formative assessment, you gather and interpret information about student learning as it is happening in your classroom. It helps you to adapt your teaching to meet student needs.
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Formative assessment at Walford Anglican School for Girls
Kerri Proctor, Head of English at Walford Anglican School for Girls, uses different formative assessment methods to track students' progress.
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Formative assessment: Teacher checklist
This checklist is a list of practical steps teachers can take to support the adoption of the evidence-based practice formative assessment in their setting.
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Formative assessment: Example of practice
This example comes from a Year 7 English class where a formative assessment task was to gather data about students’ writing and interpretive skills.
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Literacy and numeracy research
Literacy and numeracy are critical foundations, equipping students to access learning in all other parts of the curriculum.
Practice guide
Early numeracy
Numeracy is the application of mathematical concepts, with skills developing along trajectories from birth. This guide outlines practices to support numeracy in early learning settings.
Practice guide
Formative assessment: Practice guide
This guide outlines key practices for using formative assessment in the classroom.