Assessment Principles

What is assessed often determines what is taught and what is learned. However, assessment can also bring immense benefit to learners in rewarding success and directing to areas where more work is needed. This chapter outlines the nature of assessment, its

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Norman Reid Asma Amanat Ali

Making Sense of Learning A Research-Based Approach

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Making Sense of Learning A Research-Based Approach Evidence to guide policy and practice, with an emphasis on secondary stages

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Norman Reid University of Glasgow Glasgow, UK

Asma Amanat Ali Beaconhouse Schools System Lahore, Pakistan

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