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Perfect Assessment
A simple "how-to" guide for improving achievement by implementing sustainable Assessment for Learning in schools. Includes how to shift staff culture to embed great practice, helping children own their own learning, effective use of learning objectives, and working well with parents.
Perfect Assessment for Learning takes the busy teacher through a range of
strategies to ensure that assessment, progress and learning are inextricably linked.
“Perfect Assessment for Learning provides us with a very
thorough and clear explanation of Afl and puts it well and truly at the heart of school improvement in terms of developing outstanding teaching and learning. I am sure that anyone who is interested in improving learning in their classrooms and schools will find this a stimulating, practical and very effective resource.”
Linda Dawson, Deputy Head Teacher, The Bemrose School, Derby
“This simple, straightforward and easy to digest book reminds us of our responsibility as teachers to ensure that students are making progress and then sends us on our way with a staggering array of inventive learning tools to put the message into practice. An essential addition to the Perfect recommended.”
David Didau, Director of Learning and Literacy at Clevedon School
“This is an excellent and practical book which should be readily available for use by all staff in schools – senior managers and the teaching and learning coaches team in particular. Used well, Claire Gadsby’s practical ideas will enhance teaching and learning.”
Mo Laycock OBE, Former Head Teacher
Claire Gadsby is a freelance education consultant, trainer and keynote speaker. She has more than 15 years of teaching experience and was head of English at her last school. She prides herself on being very close to the realities of life in the classroom and regularly team-teaches or delivers demonstration lessons for teachers to observe and critique.
Perfect Assessment for Learning takes the busy teacher through a range of
strategies to ensure that assessment, progress and learning are inextricably linked.
“Perfect Assessment for Learning provides us with a very
thorough and clear explanation of Afl and puts it well and truly at the heart of school improvement in terms of developing outstanding teaching and learning. I am sure that anyone who is interested in improving learning in their classrooms and schools will find this a stimulating, practical and very effective resource.”
Linda Dawson, Deputy Head Teacher, The Bemrose School, Derby
“This simple, straightforward and easy to digest book reminds us of our responsibility as teachers to ensure that students are making progress and then sends us on our way with a staggering array of inventive learning tools to put the message into practice. An essential addition to the Perfect recommended.”
David Didau, Director of Learning and Literacy at Clevedon School
“This is an excellent and practical book which should be readily available for use by all staff in schools – senior managers and the teaching and learning coaches team in particular. Used well, Claire Gadsby’s practical ideas will enhance teaching and learning.”
Mo Laycock OBE, Former Head Teacher
Claire Gadsby is a freelance education consultant, trainer and keynote speaker. She has more than 15 years of teaching experience and was head of English at her last school. She prides herself on being very close to the realities of life in the classroom and regularly team-teaches or delivers demonstration lessons for teachers to observe and critique.
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144 pages, Hardcover
First published November 29, 2012
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January 19, 2020
Don’t be fooled by the old school cover. This book may look thirty to forty years old but it’s an up to date over view of formative assessment in education and how we as teachers can help to implement effective assessment for learning. Great, easy read with some amazing tips and ideas.
April 13, 2015
Some good ideas for assessment for learning. A quick read too.
June 28, 2016
Another must read in the 'Perfect' series.
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