Understanding and Applying Assessment in Education

Teachers must assess students, and the results are crucial for learners, schools, and education systems. This book is a practical guide for new teachers and trainees, covering formative and summative approaches in primary and secondary education with policy examples from the UK, Ireland, and international contexts. The second edition includes updated coverage, digital assessment potential, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Format: Hardback
Length: 376 pages
Publication date: 19 April 2024
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd

All educators bear the crucial responsibility of evaluating the students they instruct, and the results of these assessments hold immense significance for individual learners, schools, and broader education systems. This comprehensive book, meticulously crafted as a pragmatic guide for both novice teachers and those embarking on the journey of becoming educators, serves as an all-encompassing resource for comprehending assessment practices within schools. It offers a balanced and thorough exploration of formative and summative approaches employed across primary and secondary education, providing a solid foundation with policy examples drawn from the UK, Ireland, and international contexts.

In this revised and updated second edition, we have taken great care to ensure a more equitable coverage across primary and secondary age phases, offering a broader range of examples across curriculum subject areas. Additionally, a new chapter has been dedicated to exploring the potential of digital assessment for both formative and summative purposes, reflecting the ever-evolving landscape of education. Furthermore, this edition has been particularly insightful in examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on assessment in general, and examinations in particular.

Contributing to this edition are two esteemed experts in the field of education: Damian Murchan, Associate Professor in the School of Education at Trinity College Dublin, and Gerry Shiel, a Research Fellow at the Educational Research Centre, Dublin, Ireland. Their collective expertise and insights make this book an invaluable resource for educators at all stages of their careers.

So, whether you are a new teacher seeking to establish a strong foundation in assessment or an experienced educator looking to refine your skills, this book is your trusted companion on the path to understanding assessment in schools. Embrace its pages, engage with its content, and let it empower you to make a positive impact on the lives of your students.

Weight: 810g
Dimension: 242 x 170 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529732436
Edition number: 2 Revised edition