AAIA Featured Publications
Building a Picture of What Children can Do: some examples from Northamptonshire
Produced in association with AAIA, this DVD provides examples of how end of key stage 1 judgements can be exemplified.
Assessment for Learning
Assessment for learning is fundamental to the development of independent learners. Through 'the process of seeking and interpreting evidence for use by learners and their teachers to decide where the learners are in their learning, where they need to go and how best to get there' (ARG 2002) assessment for learning encourages pupils to take ownership of
their learning.
Assessment of Learning
Pupils' attainment and progress is summarised periodically in a variety of ways and for a variety of purposes. Navigate to this part of the site for information and links relating to both statutory assessments (in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales) and non-statutory summative assessment processes.
Read more »Assessment Matters
Assessment processes are integral to learning and teaching. This part of the site focuses on aspects of curriculum and pedagogy where assessment has a key role to play or that have implications for assessment practice, including curriculum reform, pupil voice and thinking skills.
Read more »Examinations and Qualifications
Information about qualifications, awarding bodies and the regulation of examinations and qualifications in all parts of the United Kingdom.
Read more »Performance Data
Links to sites supporting the use of data for school self evaluation and target setting, as well as sites providing national data for England, Scotland and Wales and international comparative information.
Read more »Welcome to the website of the Association for Achievement and Improvement through Assessment
We hope that you will find our site interesting and informative. You can contact the Association via the link at the bottom of this page where you can also find out more about membership of the Association.
AAIA membership is open to anyone with an interest in educational assessment, both teachers and those who work in an advisory or support capacity. Some of our members work independently and information about the services that they offer is available by clicking on Directory at the top of any page on this site.
AAIA – Leading in Learning through Assessment