Research and analysis
Approaches to assessment without levels in schools
Exploring ways teachers assess their pupils in primary and secondary schools following the removal of national curriculum levels.
Applies to England
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This research examines the types and range of non-statutory assessment approaches in use in primary and secondary schools since 2014. Findings relate to the following key areas:
- schools’ changes to assessment and their impact on teachers and pupils
- communication with pupils and parents
- schools’ use of information and support for assessment without levels
- current non-statutory assessment practice
This research was conducted following the commission on assessment without levels report to further develop knowledge of in-school assessment practices.