Assessment for Learning and Teaching in Primary Schools (Achieving QTS Series) - Softcover

Briggs, Mary; Woodfield, Angela; Swatton, Peter; Martin, Cynthia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844451437 ISBN 13: 9781844451432

Publisher: Learning Matters, 2008

Synopsis

This core text for primary trainee teachers is a clear introduction to the different kinds of assessment and their purposes. Throughout the book, tasks encourage the reader to practise assessment skills and to reflect on planning, listening, questioning, observing, diagnosing and target-setting. This second edition is referenced throughout to the 2007 QTS Standards and has been fully updated to reflect the Primary National Strategy and key initiatives such as Every Child Matters. There is increased emphasis on peer assessment and target-setting linked to personalised learning. In addition, new material on Early Years observation and foundation/core subjects has been added.

About this title

About the Author:

Mary Briggs is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Education, University of Warwick where she teaches across a range of the Institute′s undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Mary was an Early Years, primary and SEN teacher for many years, including deputy and headship before working as an academic in the University sector.

Review:

"This is an excellent text on assessment. It provides useful, practical advice, well supported by theory. There is nothing I dislike. Thank you for providing a key text for my module!" Lecturer, Leeds Metropolitan University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Learning Matters
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1844451437
• ISBN 13: 9781844451432
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 176