Assessment – National Standards (archived)
Schools now have more flexibility about how they assess, what assessment information they collect and analyse, and how they use it. If you choose to review your approach, it is still important to ensure that any changes retain at least the same rigour and educative purpose as before.
Reviewing an assessment approach can be complex and time consuming. We are presenting an approach that we think will make the process clear to all and as time-efficient as possible.
Assessment Online helps school leaders and teachers in gathering, analysing, interpreting, and using information about students' progress and achievement. The emphasis is on the formative use of assessment to improve students’ learning and teachers’ teaching as both respond to the information it provides.
A practical guide to assessment and reporting assists schools with assessment and reporting in the post-National Standards era. You can find:
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A tool for school leaders to inquire into student achievement information
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These resources help teachers in their conversations with parents, families, whānau, and communities
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