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Assessment for learning: a powerful way to improve learning and raise standards. With materials for each subject as well as general information, this guidance will help you integrate assessment for learning into everyday classroom practice.

What is assessment for learning?

Assessment for learning involves using assessment in the classroom to raise pupils’ achievement. It is based on the idea that pupils will improve most if they understand the aim of their learning, where they are in relation to this aim and how they can achieve the aim (or close the gap in their knowledge).

What is this guidance about?

This guidance describes the principles and characteristics of assessment for learning and provides a general checklist and resources for each subject. It aims to promote consistency and coherence in how assessment for learning is used in the classroom.

Who is this guidance for?

This guidance is designed for teachers but may also be helpful for local authority assessment advisers, school managers, trainee teachers and researchers.