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DfES 0444-2004Unit 12 Assessment for learning
Unit 13 Developing reading
For assessment for learning Always Sometimes Never
I/we/teachers ...
separate learning objectives from learning
outcomes and ensure these are shared
effectively with pupils
help pupils to recognise the standards
they are aiming at so that they can
achieve them
provide opportunities for pupils to engage
in peer assessment and self-assessment
so that they better understand the criteria
for success
provide feedback that pupils find helpful
and which identifies what they need to
do to improve
provide regular opportunities for both
pupils and teachers to review and reflect
together on progress
use the outcome of assessment of pupils
to inform appropriate changes in teaching
and ensure that progress and weaknesses
are addressedWhen developing reading Always Sometimes Never
I/we/teachers ...
ensure pupils understand subject-specific
vocabulary in context
ensure pupils are clear about the approach
to reading they need
find out what they already know before
they read
plan to use active reading strategies to
secure engagement with the text
ensure pupils know how to take notes
relevant to the task