Publisher's Synopsis
The main purpose of assessment is to improve pupils' learning. Assessment tells the child how well he or she is doing, tells the teacher what needs to be done next and ultimately allows progress to be reported to parents and others. Assessment needs to be accurate, consistent and manageable. Assessments must be valid - they must measure what the teacher believes they measure - and reliable - they must be consistent across teachers and time.;Procedures must meet statuatory requirements and follow the recommendations of the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice.;This practical guide in the "Pathfinder" series considers a range of aspects of assessment related to individuals, the department and the school.
