Transcript AiFL Assessment if for learning

AiFL
Assessment is for
learning
Tuesday 20th September 2011
Tonight’s Learning Intention:
To become more knowledgeable about the range
of formative assessment strategies used in the
school.
Success Criteria:
You will be able to:
1 state some of the formative assessment
strategies used in the school, and
2 state why they are beneficial to your child’s
education.
CfE Principles of Assessment
“Assessment is an integral part of learning and
teaching. It helps to provide a picture of a child's
or young person's progress and achievements and
to identify next steps in learning.”
LTS Website
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Support the child’s learning
Provide learner engagement
Ensure appropriate support
Formative Assessment
 What
is formative assessment?
 Why is formative assessment used?
 When is formative assessment
used?
 How is it implemented in the
classroom?
Formative Assessment Strategies
 Traffic
Lights and No Hands Up
(Lollipop Lotto)
 White Boards and Calling Cards
 Self/Peer Assessment
 Learning Logs
Tonight’s Learning Intention
To become more knowledgeable about the range
of formative assessment strategies used in the
school.
Success Criteria:
You will be able to:
1 state some of the formative assessment
strategies used in the school, and
2 state why they are beneficial to your child’s
education.