Active Pupils
Eg. Self and peer assessment
Responsive Teaching
Eg. Clear focus, questions, feedback
Shared Understanding
Balance of validity and reliability
Summative Reporting
Using a range of information
Whole school processes
Summative Reporting
Using a range of information
Parents/carers receive oral and written reports that identify the next steps for their children (S2)
E.g. at parents’ evening, comments on homework.
The home page shows the principles of the pyramid model, with ‘active pupils’ and ‘responsive teachers’ as the basis of assessment practices.
You can return here at any time by clicking on the top pyramid icon.
Clicking on a layer will take you to the guidance boxes, which contain suggested practices to support valid, reliable and manageable assessment.
You can use the side bar to switch between layers.
Clicking on a guidance box will take you to examples of practice from a range of contexts. We are always looking for more examples, so do get in touch to share your ideas.
Some examples contain links to TAPS Focused Assessment activity plans, which are designed to support teachers to focus on one element during science enquiry lessons.