Assessment for Learning Introduction

Assessment For Learning Introduction

'Assessment for Learning is the process of seeking and interpreting evidence for use by learners and their teachers to decide where the learners are in their learning, where they need to go and how best to get there'. (Assessment Reform Group, 2002)

AfL is founded upon the following 10 principles, namely, assessment for learning:

is part of effective planning;
focuses on how pupils learn;
is central to classroom practice;
is a key professional skill;
is sensitive and constructive;
fosters motivation;
promotes understanding of goals and criteria;
helps learners know how to improve;
develops the capacity for self (and peer) assessment;
recognises all educational achievement.

(Assessment Reform Group 2002)