Assessment for learning in modern foreign languages2

Assessment for Learning in Modern Foreign Languages

Agreed criteria
National Curriculum Levels
Four Attainment Targets:-
AT1 – Listening;
AT2 – Speaking;
AT3 – Reading;
AT4 – Writing.

How to assess
End of topic tests?
Every half term?
Every term?
Which skills to test?
Balance of teacher, self and peer assessment.

How to use the results
Pupil record sheets.
Feedback from teacher and each other.
Pupil target sheets.
Set of ongoing targets.

Assessment is not just for tests
Use the assessment criteria for every task in class.
Why? – to inform teacher and pupils.
To give instant feedback.
To show pupils how to improve their understanding.
To inform the teacher which topics to revise.

Has assessment for learning worked in MFL?
Timescale: 4 years to phase in.
Small beginnings.
Time spent planning materials.
Time spent deciding how to record results.
Time spent in class.
Cost implications – plenty of resources can be bought in.
Increase in attainment is measurable.

Where next?
NC levels in MFL do not correspond to GCSE.
Inability to match levels to grades.
AfL at KS4 is under development.
Levels are not given for homework.
Should levels be communicated to parents?

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