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Affirming assessment for learning

In distinguishing ‘assessment for learning’ from ‘formative assessment’, Swaffield affirms AfL by drawing attention to some underlying principles and key features.

  • Swaffield, S. (2011) ‘Getting to the heart of authentic Assessment for Learning’, Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy and Practice, 18 (4), 441-3. (Reading 13.5)

The Assessment Reform Group explore the implications of Black and Wiliam's work (Inside the Black Box) for policy makers:

  • Assessment Reform Group (1999) Assessment for Learning: Beyond the Black Box, Cambridge: University of Cambridge Faculty of Education. (Reading 13.2)

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