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Rethinking assessment
Our "Rethinking Assessment" publication outlines the importance of carefully planned assessment models which reflect school ethos. Feeding into this report, school leaders have shared strategies for the development, organisation and design of assessment systems within a cognitively challenging learning environment. Classroom practitioners have shared examples of effective management of assessment practice to enhance the learning experience for their young people. We explore the key role of oracy in teaching and assessing, allowing the understanding of learning to be shared between the teacher and the pupils. We build a shared understanding of the purpose of assessment and its potential to enhance learning.
NACE members can download a free pdf version of the “Rethinking Assessment” publication (login required). Download now 
Download a short summary of the publication, with key takeaways for school leaders and classroom practitioners. Download now Recorded webinar  (login required) Making Space for Able Learners publications: 1st phase: Cognitive challenge: principles into practice | 3rd phase: Removing barriers to opportunity and achievement Purchase the publications Each of the three phases of research has resulted in a publication, summarising key messages for schools, with practical examples and case studies. Copies can be purchased for your school CPD library (£15 each or £30 for all three, including delivery within the UK). |
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Effective assessment
is integral to the provision of cognitively challenging learning experiences, and has been a core focus for NACE and our member schools, explored in the second phase of our wider 