Summative assessment data and schools Neil Denby Key

Summative assessment, data and schools Neil Denby

Key questions • What happens nationally, regionally and locally to summative data? • How do individual teachers use summative data to inform planning and progression • What are the benefits of summative assessment and what are the dangers?

Summative assessment • How many different examples of summative assessment can you identify?

The National Curriculum levels • When and how are assessments made against the National Curriculum (NC) levels in your placement schools? • How is this information used in your department?

Linking formative and summative assessment Helping pupils recognise the standards they are aiming for: • Show what a good version looks like • Consider why it is successful and what contributes to that judgement • Provide suggestions of what to do or include in order to reach similar standards • Explain what to do to reach the next stage of learning

Teaching strategies • Modelling • Showing good and not so good examples against marking criteria • Teacher-led discussion about pupils’ work against criteria • Peer and self-assessment against criteria

Formative use of summative assessment • Understand make differentiated provision for the range of attainment in the class • Adjusting teaching plans as necessary • Develop specific intervention strategies • Set and review curriculum targets

Reading to support the session • Carless, D. (2006) ‘Developing synergies between formative and summative assessment’, Paper presented at the British Educational Research Association Annual Conference, University of Warwick, 6– 9 September • Harlen, W. and Deakin Crick, R. (2002) ‘A systematic review of the impact of summative assessment and tests on students’ motivation for learning’, in Research Evidence in Education Library (London: EPPI-Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education, University of London)

Follow-up task • Using the existing summative data for your classes, reflect upon the way this has informed your planning