Assessment & Evaluation
What assessment & evaluation means
Formative and summative assessment.
Before you start
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Worked example
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Formative assessment is used to
- monitor learning and give feedback during teaching
- only grade at the end
- rank schools
- replace teaching
Working: Formative assessment guides ongoing learning.
Curriculum and exam alignment
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
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Practise assessment & evaluation
6 questions with a worked answer after every attempt, and a SmartScore that tracks how close you are to mastery.