Exemplification of standards

So far, feedback from delegates for the NQT conference tomorrow have suggested that assessment is one area that I need to spend some time focussing on - so I will.
This will be in the context of curriculum planning, as assessment is for learning, and also checking on progression...
The original APP work has turned into exemplification of standards....

To see examples of student work at each level from 3 to 8, visit the website and click the appropriate link...
You will see a portfolio of work which can be used to compare with work produced by students at your school. You might also get some ideas for developing some assessments of your own...

Assessment at KS3 - what do we think of it so far ?

Rubbish... as Eric Morecambe used to say...

Have been preparing a session on ASSESSMENT at KS3 for a CfBT event in Norfolk Heritage Park in Sheffield.

A timely report in the newspapers laments the "poor quality of exams" in the UK compared to other locations. At least at KS3, students should be having a more positive experience, so that they don't equate assessments with 'TESTS' and lots of writing...

The Telegraph article has more detail...

Below is an edited version of the presentation I am using..

Creative Assessments for KS3

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Update: Many thanks to John Lyon for stepping in to run the session for me at the last minute