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1. PGCE – Primary
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Reflections on Assessment
in The Primary School

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This module is assessed through a 5000
word essay to critically review the use
of assessment for teaching and
learning in either English or
mathematics.
How can assessment enhance learning in ….
(your chosen Mathematics or English focus)
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To complete this assignment, the trainee
must choose a theme. The choice of the
theme should be made in consultation
with the classroom teacher and/or
mentor, but ideally should arise from the
normal day to day experiences in the
classroom. Thus, the theme may be in the
medium term plans, or it may come about
as a result of observing children and
responding to their needs
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4. Most importantly…
Choose a topic that is part of your regular work
in your classroom and school, and choose a
topic that you are motivated to learn more
about.
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•Thinking and talking mathematically
•Mental calculation strategies
•Assessment of pencil and paper methods
•Mathematical reasoning
•Problem solving
•Number sense
•Use of testing in primary mathematics
•Procedural/factual fluency and conceptual understanding
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•Use of testing in primary English
•Assessing comprehension
•Assessing phonics
•Assessing reading
•Assessing writing
•Assessing speaking and listening
•Use of criteria-based assessment in primary English
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8. Introduction (~200 words): Your setting, identification of the topic
you are going to write about (Ma/En) and reflection on why chose
this topic (curriculum / interest / arose from work)
Background (~2000 words): Brief critical review of the landscape
about assessment including context, climate, influences from
policy and wider (international) perspectives. Current practice in
schools considering formative, summative, diagnostic, baseline
and assessment for learning.
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9. Classroom Strategies (~2000 words): Citing examples from your own
practice critically review a range of strategies for assessment in your
chosen aspect, with reference to appropriate literature that considers
research findings, theory and principles of best practice. Explore and
critically evaluate the purpose of different forms of assessment practice
e.g. use of TA, questioning, differentiation, feedback, marking, self and
peer assessment, planning, testing etc …
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10. References: Literature cited in the assignment
Appendices: Lesson Plans, Resources, Pupil Work etc …
(not needed but wanted!)
Conclusion (~800 words): What are
the implications for your future teaching
and learning?
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