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Assessment

Assessment for Learning AfL (Formative)

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

Assessment of Learning procedures are carried out at the Educational Assessment Unit in order to provide, develop and implement fair and valid assessment practices for all learners.
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International Studies

ICCS

The International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS) investigates the ways in which young people are prepared for, ready and able, to undertake their roles as citizens.
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ICILS

The International Computer and Information Literacy Study (ICILS) measures international differences in students’ computer and information literacy.
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PIRLS

The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) is an international survey of reading achievement of Year 5 students.
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PISA

The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) aims to evaluate education systems by assessing 15-year-olds’ competencies in reading, maths and science.
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TALIS

The Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) focuses on the learning environment and the working conditions of teachers in schools.
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TIMSS

The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) is an international assessment of the mathematics and science knowledge of Year 5 and Year 9 students.

Teacher Resource Packs

These resource packs incorporate released questions in reading, mathematics and science literacy used in PISA, TIMSS, ICCS and PIRLS.