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Understanding Assessment in the Classroom, written by AAIA members, is a new self-study course exploring the principles and purposes of formative assessment, available to AAIA members at no cost. Join AAIA to use these materials.

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Assessment as Learning

Assessment as learning is fundamental to the development of independent learners.

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Statutory Assessment

Statutory assessment arrangements in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

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Examinations and Qualifications

Qualifications, awarding bodies and the regulation of examinations and qualifications in all parts of the UK.

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Performance Data

Links to sites providing and supporting the use of data for school self evaluation and target setting.

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Assessment Matters

Aspects of curriculum and pedagogy where assessment has a key role to play.

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Useful links

Links to a range of education and assessment websites

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Assessment Without Levels

Guidance for both primary and secondary teachers in addressing the opportunities and challenges for assessing without levels within the National Curriculum

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Secondary School Accountability

Key documentation for secondary school accountability in England

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Primary School Accountability

Key documentation for primary school accountability in England

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News and ArticlesView all

The GCSE attainment of black Caribbean pupils is falling

19th October 2020

Performance Data

The GCSE attainment of black Caribbean pupils is falling

Using the Primary Assessment Gateway

12th October 2020

Statutory Assessment, Key Stage 1 Statutory Assessment, Key Stage 2 Statutory Assessment

Using the Primary Assessment Gateway

Most exams in England will take place next year with three-week delay

12th October 2020

Secondary, Examinations and Qualifications

Most exams in England will take place next year with three-week delay

Key stage 2 tests: how to become a marker

12th October 2020

Statutory Assessment, Key Stage 2 Statutory Assessment

STA - Guidance about how to become a marker for the key stage 2 (KS2) English, mathematics and science national curriculum tests (commonly referred to as SATs).

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