Drawing on data from pupils, teachers and parents, the use of such strategies is examined. The study provides some evidence that the use of formative assessment led to pupils taking more ...

The article describes Primary Trait Analysis (PTA) as a technique for instructors interested in classroom-based assessment. The study continues with the history of PTA at Raymond Walters College (RWC) ...

Almost everyone who has taught a class has used the student participation grade as a primary assessment of engagement. In light of what we have learned about the complexities of motivation, engagement ...

The Internet takes college courses out of the classroom. But prior learning assessment takes college outside of college. The practice of granting college credit for learning and knowledge gained ...

Clear evidence has now been gathered that well-designed primary school classrooms boost children's learning progress in reading, writing and math. Natural light, temperature, air quality, color ...

The project’s objective is to strengthen the classroom assessment system in Tajikistan through the development and piloting of teaching and learning materials as well as training and mentoring for ...

Using formative-assessment strategies, educators can gather information about what students are learning while they’re learning it. In these two videos, see how formative-assessment techniques ...

"The forthcoming literacy and numeracy strategies will outline a range of evidence-based actions designed to support teachers in the classroom" ...