A course for Key Stage 2 teachers and mathematics subject leaders

Assessment is a key element in the teaching and learning cycle. It is designed to enhance teaching and improve learning. Ongoing, frequent assessment gives teachers and children the opportunity to reflect on progress and devise next steps to further develop mathematical learning. The emphasis will be on what children can do rather than what they cannot do.

On this course you will:

• consider the types and purposes of short-term, medium-term and long-term assessments
• look at examples of effective and manageable pupil self-assessment, teacher evaluation, pupil feedback, record keeping, target setting and reporting
• consider practical suggestions for effective
  assessment activities