Assessment is for Learning
Assessment is for Learning is a national initiative with representation from all parts of the Scottish education community.
There are three main areas of development:
Assessment FOR Learning - Assessment for learning is about supporting classroom learning and teaching.
Assessment AS Learning - Assessment as learning is about learning how to learn.
Assessment OF Learning - Assessment of learning is about gathering and interpreting the evidence.
Argyll and Bute has played a leading role in developments since the beginning of the AifL programme. A number of Argyll and Bute schools were pilot schools for projects in Phase 1 developments. Since then, schools have taken part as members of Associated Schools Groups (ASGs) – mixed groups of primary and/or secondary schools, working on various aspects of the programme. Schools are supported through the provision of resources, staff development and two assessment coordinators to develop and embed into practice the following components of AifL :
• Formative assessment
• Personal learning planning
• Local moderation procedures
• National Assessments
Elaine Magor
Elaine Magor, Quality Improvement Officer, is one of Argyll & Bute Council's education authority contacts for Assessment is for Learning. Elaine is based at the Oban Education Office and can be contacted on 01631 564908.
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Elliot Morrison
Elliot Morrison, Quality Improvement Officer, is one of Argyll & Bute Council's education authority contacts for Assessment is for Learning. Elliot is based at the Oban Education Office and can be contacted on 01631 564908.
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School Support materials
Over the years Argyll and Bute schools have been supported in AifL by the provision of resources from a variety of sources. These resources were distributed to schools on cd or available on the Argyll and Bute Eolas System. By request from Head Teachers, some of those materials which are still current have been attached below.Sample AifL school policy
A sample Assessment policy for adaptation by schools.
Click here to download sample policy.
AifL Staff Handbook
A handbook for staff outlining formative assessment strategies.
Click here to download handbook
Ten Steps to AifL
A simple reminder of some of the main formative assessment strategies.Click here to download Ten Steps to AifL.
THE OL’ LEARNING TARGET MALARKY
An entertaining approach to formative assessment!
Click here to download The Ol' Learning Target Malarky.
Self Assessment
This booklet has been produced to encourage and enable teachers to use assessment to promote and monitor learning for the benefit of the pupils.
Code
This focus for the group has been to work co-operatively to develop ideas on pupil self-assessment. Most of the contributors work with learners in primary schools. The case studies reflect this bias. However, all the ideas that are presented can be and are being used in secondary classrooms. It is the skill of the teacher to recognise the principles and convert the ideas into the actual setting. Code
Click here to download (PDF)
Developing strategies for formative assessment
A handout from Shirley Clarke.Click here to download (PDF)
Leaflet One ; AifL
A series of leaflets available to schools for use with parents in relation to the development of formative assessment in your establishment. Click here to download Leaflet One
Leaflet Two : Feedback
A series of leaflets available to schools for use with parents in relation to the development of formative assessment in your establishment. Click here to download Leaflet Two
Leaflet Thee : Learning Intentions
A series of leaflets available to schools for use with parents in relation to the development of formative assessment in your establishment. Click here to download Leaflet Three
Leaflet Four : Marking
A series of leaflets available to schools for use with parents in relation to the development of formative assessment in your establishment. Click here to download Leaflet Four
Leaflet Five : Peer and Self assessment
A series of leaflets available to schools for use with parents in relation to the development of formative assessment in your establishment. Click here to download Leaflet Five.
Leaflet Six : Targets
A series of leaflets available to schools for use with parents in relation to the development of formative assessment in your establishment. Click here to download Leaflet Six.
Leaflet Seven : Traffic Lights
A series of leaflets available to schools for use with parents in relation to the development of formative assessment in your establishment. Click here to download Leaflet Seven.
Leaflet Eight : Tuning In
A series of leaflets available to schools for use with parents in relation to the development of formative assessment in your establishment. Click here to download Leaflet Eight.
Checklist One : Learning Intentions
A series of checklists for staff use.Click here to download Checklist One
Checklist Two :Marking
A series of checklists for staff use.Click here to download Checklist Two
Checklist Three : Peer and Self Assess
A series of checklists for staff use.Click here to download Checklist Three
Checklist Four : Tuning In
A series of checklists for staff use.Click here to download Checklist Four
Checklist Five : Feedback
A series of checklists for staff use.Click here to download Checklist Five
Learning Intentions and Success Criteria
Support sheets for staff in relation to developing and sharing Learning Intentions and Success Criteria successfully.Click here to download support sheet - Learning intentions in child speak.
Click here to download support sheet regarding differentiating Success Criteria.
Click here to download support sheet re displaying Learning intentions and Success Criteria.
Click here to download support sheet re the journey of a Learning Intention.
Click here to download template for displaying Learning Outcome.
Click here to download support sheet on Learning intention terminology.
Click here to download support sheet re using Learning Intentions with younger children.
Click here to download support sheet on the 'Must, Should, Could' differentiation of Learning Intentions.
Click here to download template for WALT.
Click here to download template for WILF.
Targets and Goals
Support sheets for staff in relation to developing targets and goals.Click here to download support sheet on goals.
Click here to download support sheet on targets setting.
Planning and formative assessment
Support sheet for staff in relation to planning.Click here to download Planning 1.
Click here to download Planning 2.
Feedback
Support sheets for staff in relation to effective feedback.Click here to download support sheet on Better Questioning.
Click here to download support sheet on Better Questioning 2.
Click here to download support sheet on effective feedback.
Click here to download support sheet on Feedback types.
Click here to download support sheet on effective marking.
Peer and Self assessment
Support sheets for staff in relation to developing peer and self assessment.Click here to download support sheet 1.
Click here to download support sheet 2.
Click here to download support sheet 3.
Click here to download support sheet 4.
Click here to download support sheet on Traffic Lights.
A mixed bag!
Support sheets for staff in relation to various issues.Click here to download support sheet looking at strategies and related purposes.
Click here to download support sheet in relation to formative assessment and impact on self esteem.
Click here to download support sheet on Post Box strategy.
Click here to download support sheet on Think, Pair, Share strategy.
Plenary Producer
Plenary Sessions at the end of learning are vital to "lock in" the learning which has taken place.Code
But are you stuck for ideas to keep Plenaries interesting???
Here are over a hundred different ideas to keep you going........
Click here to download (PDF)
Plenary Pyramid
What have I learnt today?
A structure for engaging pupils.
Click here to download (PDF)
Click here to download (ppt)
Assessment for Curriculum for Excellence
This document is to inform teachers, pre-school, school and college managers, education authorities and others with an interest in and responsibility for Curriculum for Excellence about the vision for assessment.
It sets out the Scottish Government’s strategy on how to build on our existing strong foundations of effective approaches to assessment.
Click here to download (PDF)
Assessment for Curriculum for Excellence - Questions
A set of questions and answers in relation to the new Assessment Guidance.
A very useful document.
Click here to download (PDF)
Formative Assessment Labels
Designed to fit Avery L7160 labels.
To be used to address some of the parental concerns associated with the use of formative assessment strategies eg when group work takes place and there may not be evidence in an individual jotter or to address the comment “This work hasn’t been marked”. Parents need to know what the particular strategies are - see AifL Parental Information leaflets listed above. Alternatively pupils could describe/ note the strategy used and the reasons for the use of the strategy.
The labels also help to remind the staff of the huge variety of strategies available!!
Click here to download a sheet of individual labels.
If you would like a cd with a complete sheet of each label please contact me by email. (Elaine.magor@ea.argyll-bute.sch.uk)
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