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1. Debates about assessment have too often focused on how learning should be measured

  • The way we frame debates about assessment is important

  • We need to move from:

    • How can we develop reliable and valid tests?
  • and

    • How can we ensure both formative and summative assessment occurs?
  • To

    • How can we ensure that assessment supports learning?
  • and

    • How can assessment be used to develop students’ capability for making judgements?