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Engaging Parents as Partners in the Assessment Process
by Jacinta Browning, Assessment and Analytics Consultant at Essential Assessment. As educators, we understand the immense value of parental involvement in a child’s education. Studies have consistently shown that when parents are engaged and supportive of their child’s learning, it leads to improved academic outcomes, better social-emotional development, and stronger school-home connections. There have been […]
Maths Assessment: Sitting Beside our Learners
This article explores effective strategies to support maths assessment, particularly how Essential Assessment (EA) can enhance school summative and formative assessment practices. What is assessment? The term ‘assessment’ comes from the Latin verb ‘asserde,’ which means ‘to sit beside’. This concept involves educators actively engaging with learners, sharing ideas, and supporting their educational journeys. Swaffield […]
