Assessment for Learning Flashcards
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What does Assessment for Learning (AfL) primarily emphasise?
Answer: Using assessment to inform and improve teaching and learning
AfL focuses on using ongoing assessment data to adapt teaching and support learner progress, rather than simply measuring or ranking pupils.
Which questioning technique best supports Assessment for Learning?
Answer: Open questions that probe thinking and reasoning
Open questions invite pupils to explain, justify and extend their thinking, giving the teacher richer information about understanding than closed or rhetorical questions.
A teacher shares success criteria at the start of a lesson. What AfL purpose does this serve?
Answer: It enables pupils to self-assess and direct their own learning
Sharing success criteria lets pupils understand what quality work looks like, enabling meaningful self- and peer-assessment throughout the lesson.
What is no-hands-up questioning intended to achieve?
Answer: Wider participation and assessment of all pupils, not just volunteers
No-hands-up strategies (e.g. cold calling or lolly sticks) ensure the teacher can sample understanding across the whole class, not only those who volunteer.
How should written feedback best support pupil progress according to AfL principles?
Answer: Offer specific, actionable comments that indicate how to improve
Effective written feedback identifies strengths and gives clear next steps, enabling pupils to act on comments and make tangible improvements.
What is the main purpose of exit tickets used at the end of a lesson?
Answer: To provide a quick check of understanding to inform the next lesson planning
Exit tickets give teachers rapid formative data on whether learning objectives were met, directly informing planning for subsequent lessons.