Understanding Assessment in Primary Education

Sue Faragher, EdD, is Headteacher of a large private Primary School in Abu Dhabi. She was formerly a principal lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University and head of the primary and early years programmes. She gained her B.Ed from Liverpool University followed by a Master's degree from Lancaster University and, finally, a Doctorate from Liverpool John Moores University. She spent many years as a primary school teacher during which time she was awarded Advanced Skills Teacher status. Sue then gained the National Professional Qualification for head teachers prior to becoming a primary Headteacher. Following this, she was Advisory Teacher for Assessment before finally moving into Higher Education in 2007 where, in summer 2013, she gained Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.

Introduction to Assessment Assessment within National and International Contexts Assessing the progress of pupils Learning Through Assessment Self Assessment/Peer Assessment Using Observations Using Mind Mapping Using Questioning and Debates Reports, Role Play, Posters and Portfolios The Use of ICT in assessment Assessing pupils with SEN including EAL pupils Conclusion

'Assessment is a core tool of every teacher's practice; this book enables the reflective practitioner to develop a critical understanding of assessment with the confidence to implement it productively in their teaching in order to have an impact on children's learning.' -- Robert Morgan