Assessing Learning in the Primary Classroom

<p><strong>Why is assessment so important in the teaching-learning process?</strong></p><p><strong>How should we assess pupils in the primary classroom?</strong></p><p><em> <br><p>Assessing Learning in the Primary Classroom </p></em>is an accessible introduction to the concepts critical to a professional understanding of this vital aspect of a teacher’s role. It comprehensively considers the principles underpinning effective assessment the different forms it can take and the different purposes it serves both within and beyond the classroom.</p><p>Linking the latest research and theory with examples of assessment in the classroom it considers key issues such as:</p><ul> <em> <p> </p> <li>Why</li></em> we assess <em> <p> </p> <li>How</li></em> we assess <p> </p> <li>How we ensure quality in assessment: validity and reliability</li> <p> </p> <li>Assessment internal and external to the school</li> <p> </p> <li>Statutory assessment throughout the primary school</li> <p> </p> <li>Local national and international assessment</li> <p> </p> <li>Using assessment results in pupil teacher school and system evaluation</li> </ul><p><em>Assessing Learning in the Primary Classroom </em>is for all students undertaking their PGCE those working at masters level and experienced teachers who wish to broaden their understanding of both the value and pitfalls of educational assessment. </p>