Education expert Professor Paul Black presents evidence to show that getting pupils to do the majority of the work in a classroom leads to significant school improvement. This programme explains what is meant by formative assessment and how it is applied in a Hertfordshire primary school.
At Two Waters Primary School, teacher Julia Turner uses formative assessment in a Year 6 revision lesson on light. First, she works with pupils to determine their learning intentions. Then, using mind mapping, she collaborates with her class to develop success criteria.
Her pupils are given responsibility for their own learning. They work in small groups or pairs and choose their own resources. They often leave the classroom to use the library and ICT suite.
The programme includes commentary from Professor Paul Black and headteacher Nanette Paine who has successfully implemented formative assessment throughout the school.
This programme shows:
- Getting pupils to do the majority of the work in the classroom leads to improvement
- What formative assessment is
- How to encourage pupils to work independently
