Assessment for Learning (AfL) provides opportunities to elicit real-time evidence of what  students are learning and involves both teacher and learners in ongoing dialogue, reflection on learning and decision-making. 

This formative assessment process becomes central to classroom practice.

Assessment for Learning is about:

• gathering evidence of where the learners stand in their learning
• using this evidence to make the necessary instructional adjustments
• providing constructive or quality feedback that moves learning forward

Key Assessment for Learning strategies in daily lessons include:​