# Learning (approaches to assessment)

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In addition to the development of the school’s assessment policy, it is the responsibility of the coordinator to promote a positive culture and environment in which assessment practices aim to improve learning and teaching.
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Think about how the following actions may support teachers as they develop their approaches to assessment:

* Invite teachers to consider the who, how and why regarding feedback in the classroom.

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Ask: Is feedback being provided by both students and teachers? How is that feedback being applied?
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* Review the school-based system(s) used to report learning.

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Ask: Can the information being reported be used to promote future growth and improvement?
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* Ensure that teachers are documenting and evaluating student learning to design future learning based on data.

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Ask: How might learning engagements change based on evidence of prior learning?
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* Encourage teachers to plan for a variety of assessment strategies for conceptual understanding throughout the scope of student learning.

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Ask: What opportunities exist for students to show their understanding in a variety of ways.
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* Develop assessment tools such as rubrics and checklists with teachers.

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Ask: How do students know the learning expectations? When appropriate, how can students co-construct assessment criteria with teachers?
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* Communicate assessment practices with the school community.

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Ask: Do families understand the purpose of assessment in the school?
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