Matt Smith assessment thoughts by https://padlet.com/welshysmog/5ggepv30rr1p What I think of when I hear 'assessment' en-us 2016-07-13 09:27:52 UTC 2026-01-13 09:32:57 UTC hello@padlet.com Subdivisions of assessment welshysmog https://padlet.com/welshysmog/5ggepv30rr1p/wish/116334631 Assessing - how we discover what children know and have learnt
Recording - how we choose to collect and analyse data
Reporting - how we choose to communicate information]]> 2016-07-13 09:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/welshysmog/5ggepv30rr1p/wish/116334631 Assessment methods in the PYP welshysmog https://padlet.com/welshysmog/5ggepv30rr1p/wish/116334632 2016-07-13 09:23:11 UTC https://padlet.com/welshysmog/5ggepv30rr1p/wish/116334632 Ideas of assessment welshysmog https://padlet.com/welshysmog/5ggepv30rr1p/wish/116334633 2016-07-12 14:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/welshysmog/5ggepv30rr1p/wish/116334633 Methods welshysmog https://padlet.com/welshysmog/5ggepv30rr1p/wish/116334634 -Self-assessment and reflection at the end of a lesson
-Peer assessment and feedback 
-A marking conversation with children answering questions in the marking
-Marking ladders showing children how they performed against the success criteria
-Carefully considered questioning]]> 2016-07-12 14:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/welshysmog/5ggepv30rr1p/wish/116334634 SUMMATIVE welshysmog https://padlet.com/welshysmog/5ggepv30rr1p/wish/116334635 -Shows what has been achieved
-Generally happens at the end of a period of time e.g. a unit, term, year, Key Stage
-Helps planning for future
-A chance for children to demonstrate their knowledge]]> 2016-07-12 14:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/welshysmog/5ggepv30rr1p/wish/116334635 FORMATIVE welshysmog https://padlet.com/welshysmog/5ggepv30rr1p/wish/116334636 -Takes place before and during the learning
-Helps planning during current unit or stage]]> 2016-07-12 14:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/welshysmog/5ggepv30rr1p/wish/116334636 Understanding welshysmog https://padlet.com/welshysmog/5ggepv30rr1p/wish/116334637 -Parents need to know what marks and grades mean
-They need regular dialogue from teachers and children

-Teachers need to assess a variety of skills in a variety of ways
-Assessment should occur regularly and constructive feedback should be given often

-Schools shouldn't prioritise rote learning for assessments to improve league table performance]]> 2016-07-12 14:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/welshysmog/5ggepv30rr1p/wish/116334637 Not the most important! welshysmog https://padlet.com/welshysmog/5ggepv30rr1p/wish/116334638 -Other aspects of learning may not be visible on a summative assessment
-Children, parents, teachers and schools can become obsessed with marks/grades at the expense of deeper learning and understanding]]> 2016-07-12 14:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/welshysmog/5ggepv30rr1p/wish/116334638 Important! welshysmog https://padlet.com/welshysmog/5ggepv30rr1p/wish/116334639 -Aids future planning
-Can help show progress
-Can be used to compare with other, like-minded schools]]> 2016-07-12 14:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/welshysmog/5ggepv30rr1p/wish/116334639