Sharing objectives | Principles of assessment for learning

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Discover how sharing objectives and criteria can help you actively involve your students in their learning, including tips and ideas to try in your lessons.

Objectives and criteria do not ‘belong’ to the teacher; they are for everyone. Sharing the goals and targets for learning, as well as the nature and quality of work required to achieve success, promotes the idea that they are attainable by every member of the class.

Find out how you can encourage your students to take more control of their learning.

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