Research and analysis

Approaches to assessment without levels in schools

Exploring ways teachers assess their pupils in primary and secondary schools following the removal of national curriculum levels.

From:
Department for Education
Published
13 December 2018

Applies to England

Documents

Assessment without levels: qualitative research

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78957-209-4, DFE-RR807

PDF, 489 KB, 63 pages

Details

This research examines the types and range of non-statutory assessment approaches in use in primary and secondary schools since 2014. Findings relate to the following key areas:

  • schools’ changes to assessment and their impact on teachers and pupils
  • communication with pupils and parents
  • schools’ use of information and support for assessment without levels
  • current non-statutory assessment practice

This research was conducted following the commission on assessment without levels report to further develop knowledge of in-school assessment practices.

Published 13 December 2018

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