Preparing for assessments

Get ready for assessment with practical tips for planning an assessment programme, choosing the right, most robust assessments, and preparing pupils for formal assessments.

How to ensure a test is valid

An introduction to test validity and reliability.

Helping children feel comfortable with tests

Key points to consider when preparing pupils for assessment.

Getting assessment ready

Practical tips for planning an assessment programme.

Preparing pupils for the return of NCTs

Practical tips for preparing your pupils ahead of NCTs.

Enhancing opportunities for formative assessment in primary maths

Effective ways of assessing pupils’ maths skills as you teach.

Integrating test familiarisation into your teaching

How to build familiarity with written tests.

Getting ready for tests

This guide outlines key considerations ahead of testing.

How are tests developed?

Find out what goes into developing reliable tests