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Understand the purpose and characteristics of assessment for learning

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In this tutorial you will learn:

The difference between 'formative' and 'summative' assessment
That learning which is guided by assessment allows the learning to match the needs, interests, and developing skills of the learner
The effect learning guided by assessment can have on motivation and achievement

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‘Getting started with assessment for learning’ from Cambridge Assessment International Education.
'TAs and Assessment for Learning (AfL)' webpages produced by Teachers' TV, provided by Teachfind.
'Teaching Assistant's pocketbook' by Dot Constable, published by Teachers' Pocketbooks
'Assessment for Learning (AfL)' by the Association for Achievement and Improvement through Assessment

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