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Appendix 3: Cuthbertson Primary School Assessment is for Learning
Policy
Introduction:
The Assessment is for Learning (AifL) development is a Scottish Executive Department
initiative which was first introduced in 2002. Effective practice emerging from the AifL
programme is outlined in ‘Ambitious Excellent Schools’ (2004), A Curriculum for
Excellence (2004) and the Scottish Executive’s response to ‘Assessing, Testing and
Reporting (2004). Following this advice and using Glasgow’s Assessment is for
Learning draft policy, we have outlined below how Cuthbertson Primary uses AifL to
benefit pupils’ and staff’s learning.
Aims and Values:
In Cuthbertson Primary we are committed to ensuring our pupils become successful,
confident, reflective learners. This positional paper reflects that as a school we aim to
provide high quality interactions, based on careful questioning and reflective responses.
Resulting Impact on Teaching and Learning:
Raising attainment
Coherent systems providing all partners, pupils, parents, teachers and other
professionals the feedback they need about pupils learning and development
needs.
Quality Indicators: National Priorities: ACE
1.1 2.1 4.2 5.2 5.4
5.5 5.3 9.3
Roles:
1. Attainment
2. Learning & Teaching
3. Inclusion
4. Life Long Learning
Class Teacher –
State clearly learning intentions and success criteria
Set own learning goals
Reflect on next steps for learning
Implement formative assessment strategies
Continue to summatively assess pupils using NARs
Confident Individuals
Successful Learners
Pupils –
Practice self and peer assessment
Set own goals
Be clear about and reflect on their next steps for learning
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