This article analyses some of the findings of an evaluation of Project One of the 'Assessment is for Learning' Development Programme in 16 Scottish primary schools and two junior high schools in which ...

The article describes Primary Trait Analysis (PTA) as a technique for instructors interested in classroom-based assessment. The study continues with the history of PTA at Raymond Walters College (RWC) ...

Using formative-assessment strategies, educators can gather information about what students are learning while they’re learning it. In these two videos, see how formative-assessment techniques play ...

Effective teachers use various forms of classroom assessment to monitor students’ progress. Assessments are used to track learning retention, but they can also be a way for teachers to find out if ...

Improving student engagement in the classroom is a common concern among faculty these days. At some point in the conversation, the mythic college student makes an appearance. That perfect student of ...