Assessment and Feedback Flashcards
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Under the Teachers' Standards (2012), what must teachers do in relation to assessment?
Answer: Make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure pupil progress
Teachers' Standard 6 requires teachers to know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas and use this to secure pupil progress.
What does 'moderation' mean in the context of teacher assessment?
Answer: Teachers comparing their assessment judgements to ensure consistency and reliability
Moderation involves teachers collaboratively reviewing assessed work to ensure that judgements are consistent, fair, and meet national standards.
Which body is responsible for national curriculum assessment standards and statutory testing in England?
Answer: The Standards and Testing Agency (STA)
The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is an executive agency of the DfE that develops and delivers statutory assessments including SATs.
What is the purpose of a learning objective in lesson planning and assessment?
Answer: To state clearly what pupils are expected to know or be able to do by the end of a lesson
A learning objective defines the intended outcome of a lesson and provides the basis against which pupil progress can be assessed.
Which of the following best describes 'ipsative assessment'?
Answer: Assessment that measures a student's progress against their own previous performance
Ipsative assessment focuses on individual growth by comparing a pupil's current performance with their own earlier work, rather than against peers or norms.
At the end of Key Stage 1 in England, what is the statutory requirement placed on teachers?
Answer: To submit teacher-assessed judgements of pupils' attainment in core subjects to the local authority
Teachers must make statutory teacher assessments in reading, writing, maths, and science at the end of KS1, reported to the local authority.
Which approach to written feedback is most aligned with current research on effective practice?
Answer: Providing focused, specific comments that prompt the pupil to think and improve
Research shows that focused comments requiring a pupil response are more effective than extensive corrections or grade-only feedback.