Purpose of Assessment

Which of these best describes the reason for your assessment?

• Teaching and Learning

Select this description if you intend to use the information to inform your current teaching programme. The information will help you plan for individuals or groups of students. The information enables you plan the next step in your programme either in the current teaching unit or in the medium to long term.

• Accountability and Reporting

Select this description if you intend to use the information to inform Boards of Trustees, families, and students about progress and achievement.

• Student Self Monitoring

Select this description if you intend to use the information to help students monitor their own progress and set themselves learning goals.