Assessment in the Primary Classroom

Sarah Earle leads the Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) project at Bath Spa University. During her 13 years teaching in primary schools she was Assessment coordinator and Science Subject Leader.  She has delivered a range of assessment and science CPD courses and has been a Senior Lecturer for Primary PGCE since 2012. She is also a Primary Science Quality Mark hubleader and Reviews Editor for the Association of Science Education’s Primary Science journal.

A Concise and practical primer to the area of assessment that is ideal for new teachers.

• 1. Introduction2. Key terms3. Formative use of assessment by teachers4. Formative use of assessment by pupils5. Summative use of assessment6. Pupil progress and progression7. Using data to support school improvement8. Moderation for professional learning9. Conclusion