Assessment and Testing in the Primary School - Softcover

Conner, Colin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1850005524 ISBN 13: 9781850005520

Publisher: Routledge, 1989

Synopsis

First Published in 2004. The terms ‘assessment’ and ‘testing’ conjure up all sorts of images in most people’s minds. Rows of desks in quiet halls, working to the clock, trying to remember the answers to obscure and sometimes irrelevant questions. Recent invitations to teachers to reflect upon an occasion when they remember being assessed or tested drew up long-forgotten memories of the 11-plus or taking a first driving test. Often these were memories tinged with unhappiness, sadness and a feeling of failure. Assessment for many of us has been an emotional experience and it is not surprising that we should reject facing children with such experiences too early in their lives. This book looks at assessment as a positive experience in the primary classroom, as a fundamental feature of teaching and successful learning

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Synopsis

Following the introduction of assessment and testing into the National Curriculum, the author agrees that some kind of assessment and monitoring of progress is a fundamental element of good primary practice. He demonstrates the value of reflecting on such issues across the primary curriculum.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1850005524
• ISBN 13: 9781850005520
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 210