Assessment in Primary Schools

Building on the experiences of teachers, principals, parents and children of the Primary School Curriculum, the NCCA provides a range of supports to schools in using assessment as part of daily classroom practice.

Assessment in the Primary School Curriculum:Guidelines for Schools		Supporting teacher judgement: Assessment for Learning
The guidelines show how a variety of assessment methods can be used to support assessment of children’s progress and achievement, and to extend and enrich their learning.		View multi-media support for teacher and learner judgement. The materials include classroom video footage and samples of children’s work with teacher commentary.
Standardised testing		Reporting to Parents - Report cards
Find leaflets for parents that explain the meaning of standardised test scores and an analysis tool for schools.		The report card templates to support schools in sharing information with parents on their children's progress and achievement.