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Course Description

This course equips primary teachers with the tools and strategies to create, implement, and interpret assessments that support diverse learners. Participants will explore summative assessments and their alignment with curriculum objectives. Teachers will gain practical skills in using rubrics and checklists to enhance clarity and engagement, interpret assessment data to inform instruction, and effectively report progress to students and parents. By the end of the course, teachers will be empowered to foster equitable and meaningful learning experiences through thoughtful assessment practices.



Audience

Primary School Teachers 


Teaching Standards

5.1.2 Proficient Level - Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning - Assess student learning:  Develop, select and use informal and formal, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment strategies to assess student learning

5.4.2 Proficient Level - Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning - Interpret student data:  Use student assessment data to analyse and evaluate student understanding of subject/content, identifying interventions and modifying teaching practice



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Participant Feedback


"The information was clear and easy to understand. It confirmed a lot of my current practices and gave me a good understanding of changes I need to make."



"This PD course provides a strong foundation for understanding summative assessment and reporting in primary education. The content is well-structured, research-informed, and  practical, making it a valuable resource for teachers looking to refine their assessment practices."



"It's very informative and helpful."

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards

  • 2

    Module 1: Types of Assessments in Primary Education

    • Introduction

    • Overview of Assessment Types

    • Focus on Summative Assessments

    • Comparison with Formative Assessments

    • Teacher Activity 1: Matching Exercise – Understanding Summative Assessment Types

    • Class Activity - Lesson Plan Template for Summative Assesment Design

    • Reference List for Module 1
  • 3

    Module 2: Summative Assessment and Reporting Progress

    • Introduction

    • Designing Effective Summative Assessments

    • Methods for Reporting Progress

    • Facilitating Student-Led Conferences

    • Class Activity - Organising a Student-Led Conference

    • Examples of Primary-Appropriate Summative Assessments

    • Teacher Activity - Template Exploration

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 2
  • 4

    Module 3: Using Rubrics and Checklists for Primary Students

    • Introduction

    • Purpose of Rubrics in Summative Assessment

    • Designing Age-Appropriate Rubrics

    • Using Checklists for Summative Projects

    • Teacher Activity - Rubrics and Checklists

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 3
  • 5

    Module 4: Interpreting Summative Assessment Data to Inform Instruction

    • Introduction

    • Understanding Summative Assessment Data

    • Using Data to Inform Instructional Decisions

    • Communicating Data and Progress

    • Class Activities

    • Reflection Question

    • Reference List for Module 4
  • 6

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

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