The What, Why and How of Assessment
A guide for teachers and school leaders
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How do teachers develop their understanding of the foundation principles of assessment, stay up to date with the latest classroom approaches and have the confidence to evaluate and question the effectiveness of new methods?
This professional resource for teachers supports them to understand the what, why and how of assessment. It provides key knowledge on the types and purposes of assessment and explores key themes such as validity, reliability and fairness. It explores assessment in practice offering practical support for busy teachers and takes an in-depth look at how qualifications are designed and developed and how examinations are marked, graded and regulated.
This professional resource for teachers supports them to understand the what, why and how of assessment. It provides key knowledge on the types and purposes of assessment and explores key themes such as validity, reliability and fairness. It explores assessment in practice offering practical support for busy teachers and takes an in-depth look at how qualifications are designed and developed and how examinations are marked, graded and regulated.
Contents
Introduction
Introduction
Part 1: The principles of assessment
- What is assessment?
- Validity
- Reliability
- Fairness and ethics
- Standards and comparability
Part 2: Assessment principles in action
- Assessment by exam boards
- Assessment in schools
- Assessment in society (beyond schools)
- Assessment and neurodiversity
- Assessment and mental health
- The future of assessment
- Glossary
Description
How do teachers develop their understanding of the foundation principles of assessment, stay up to date with the latest classroom approaches and have the confidence to evaluate and question the effectiveness of new methods?
This professional resource for teachers supports them to understand the what, why and how of assessment. It provides key knowledge on the types and purposes of assessment and explores key themes such as validity, reliability and fairness. It explores assessment in practice offering practical support for busy teachers and takes an in-depth look at how qualifications are designed and developed and how examinations are marked, graded and regulated.
This professional resource for teachers supports them to understand the what, why and how of assessment. It provides key knowledge on the types and purposes of assessment and explores key themes such as validity, reliability and fairness. It explores assessment in practice offering practical support for busy teachers and takes an in-depth look at how qualifications are designed and developed and how examinations are marked, graded and regulated.
Contents
Introduction
Introduction
Part 1: The principles of assessment
- What is assessment?
- Validity
- Reliability
- Fairness and ethics
- Standards and comparability
Part 2: Assessment principles in action
- Assessment by exam boards
- Assessment in schools
- Assessment in society (beyond schools)
- Assessment and neurodiversity
- Assessment and mental health
- The future of assessment
- Glossary
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The What, Why and How of Assessment
A guide for teachers and school leaders
July 2021 | 200 pages | Sage UK
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 31/03/2026 | 9781529752540 | $64.00 |
| Hardcover | 31/03/2026 | 9781529752557 | $119.00 |
| 180 Day Ebook | 28/03/2023 | 9781529764727 | $37.00 |
| Lifetime | 28/03/2023 | 9781529764727 | $54.00 |
How do teachers develop their understanding of the foundation principles of assessment, stay up to date with the latest classroom approaches and have the confidence to evaluate and question the effectiveness of new methods?
This professional resource for teachers supports them to understand the what, why and how of assessment. It provides key knowledge on the types and purposes of assessment and explores key themes such as validity, reliability and fairness. It explores assessment in practice offering practical support for busy teachers and takes an in-depth look at how qualifications are designed and developed and how examinations are marked, graded and regulated.
This professional resource for teachers supports them to understand the what, why and how of assessment. It provides key knowledge on the types and purposes of assessment and explores key themes such as validity, reliability and fairness. It explores assessment in practice offering practical support for busy teachers and takes an in-depth look at how qualifications are designed and developed and how examinations are marked, graded and regulated.
Table Of Contents:
- Introduction
- Part 1: The principles of assessment
- What is assessment?
- Validity
- Reliability
- Fairness and ethics
- Standards and comparability
- Part 2: Assessment principles in action
- Assessment by exam boards
- Assessment in schools
- Assessment in society (beyond schools)
- Assessment and neurodiversity
- Assessment and mental health
- The future of assessment
- Glossary
Recent Product Reviews:
Just a beautifully thought out and written insight to Assessment in all its forms, easy reference and a jot to read and wander through!
Mr Donald Moyse, Command Training, Sussex Police
A nice clear useful book critically for academics.
Mrs Toni Benaton, Health and Social Care at Derby, Derby University