Principles and Practices of Assessment

This is a core text for anyone training to be (or working as) an assessor in the further education and skills sector.Whether you are a new or an experienced assessor, this book will guide you through the relevant principles and practices to enable you to become an assessor; improve your job role; and/or work towards a relevant assessment qualification.

The book takes you through all the information you need to know, opening up the topic for learning in a reallyaccessible way. Interactive activities are included throughout, and real examples of assessment in practice areincluded. The book also includes examples of completed assessment documents.It is a comprehensive text, covering:

* principles of assessment
* planning for assessment
* types and methods of assessment
* assessment practice
* giving feedback
* recording progress and achievement
* quality assurance
* evaluation

The updated 4th edition includes new content on:

• the assessor coach role
• end-point assessment
• the role of technology in assessment and quality assurance
• online assessment
• theories, principles and models of reflection and evaluation