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C/EC/35. Assessment at Foundation stage

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DATE:
2008
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This paper examines the purpose, range and effectiveness of assessment approaches used in 4-5 year olds (Foundation stage) and considers how assessment affects educational standards. An overview is provided of the types of assessments that can be conducted on pupils in general and on children of foundation stage age, in particular. Assessment procedures are described, their impact on the child and on educational standards is considered.

 

KEYWORDS: Assessment, foundation stage, children, educational standards,