Assessing Learning in the Primary Classroom

Why is assessment so important in the teaching-learning process?How should we assess pupils in the primary classroom?Assessing Learning in the Primary Classroom is an accessible introduction to the concepts critical to a professional understanding of this vital aspect of a teachers role. It comprehensively considers the principles underpinning effective assessment, the different forms it can take and the different purposes it serves, both within and beyond the classroom. Linking the latest research and theory with examples of assessment in the classroom, it considers key issues such as:Why we assessHow we assessHow we ensure quality in assessment: validity and reliabilityAssessment internal and external to the schoolStatutory assessment throughout the primary schoolLocal, national and international assessmentUsing assessment results in pupil, teacher, school and system evaluationAssessing Learning in the Primary Classroom is for all students undertaking their PGCE, those working at masters level, and experienced teachers who wish to broaden their understanding of both the value and pitfalls of educational assessment.