Start the year right with baseline assessments that give realistic results

Most teachers will recognise the truth of the assertion that what a learner already knows is the most important factor in their learning going forward. So how can teachers get an accurate picture of their students’ prior knowledge? Assessments can be a valuable tool at the start of the school year, and work best when they replicate the contexts and methods students are familiar with. Read this article to find out why baseline assessments don’t always work and how to create ones that give realistic results.