Using tests | Principles of assessment for learning

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Hints and guidance on how to use tests in the classroom as a formative exercise to actively involve your students in their learning.

Using tests in a formative setting can present valuable opportunities to support students’ learning and provide meaningful feedback. They can be used to provide snapshots of students’ progress, identify gaps, aid revision and familiarise students with the standards and requirements of summative assessments.

Find out how to use feedback to promote your students’ learning and development.

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