Assessment for learning is most effective in an environment when all contributions are welcome and incorrect answers are used as part of the learning process.

 

Assessment for learning helps:

 

 Teachers to plan better lessons

 

 Students to know where they are and are able to discuss what to do to improve their learning

 

 Parents to know how well their daughter is doing and how to help her to improve

 

Assessment for learning includes the following range of strategies in lessons:

 

From lesson to lesson:

 

 Checking learning about previous lessons or during a lesson using quizzes, games, detailed questioning, group discussion and presentations to the class.

 

Over a series of lessons:

 

 Written work may be marked by the student, peers, as a class or by the teacher.  

 Teacher marking uses the ‘praise and raise’ approach where progress is recognised and clear evidence on how to improve is given.

 

During a year:

 

 Some work will be marked against national curriculum or GCSE exam board marking criteria.  These criteria will be shared with students before they start working in a language the students understand.

 Students will also undertake regular tests and exams to inform us about progress and identify areas for improvement.

 

How you can help your daughter to learn:

 

 Talk to your daughter about what she has learnt in school each day.

 Talk to your daughter about homework and encourage her to have a go if she finds something difficult

 Read the comments teachers write in your daughter’s  books and talk to her about the steps she needs to take to improve.

 Praise your daughter for her effort and progress.

 Attend parents evening and Partners in Learning days

 Contact your daughter’s tutor if you are worried about anything.

 Discuss with your daughter targets, progress reviews and profiles.