Clarity needed on purpose of standardised assessment
(WorldNews Europe)

23.04.2019 Clearer direction on the purpose of standardised assessment in schools is needed, according to a report issued today by the Scottish Parliament`s Education and Skills Committee. The Committee has been exploring the evidence for the introduction of the Scottish National Standardised Assessments (SNSAs) which are completed by school pupils in P1, P4, P7 and S3. The Committee took evidence on the introduction and purpose of the assessments as well as analysing the value of the information produced either to inform teacher judgment or to inform policy makers. The report also explores the...