Assessment in Primary Science

Case studies are listed below. We welcome submission of additional case studies - for example from Masters level dissertations. Email enquiries@meshguides.org.

This section provides advice about how to achieve a valid, reliable and manageable approach to assessment in primary science which is consistent with evidence from the field.

Assessment in Science includes the assessment of whether the student is demonstrating that they can work 'scientifically'. This is not straightforward and the information below outlines areas to consider.

See also the Assessment for Learning MESHGuides.

Assessment in Science includes the assessment of whether the student is demonstrating that they can work 'scientifically'. This is not straightforward and the information below outlines areas to consider.

See also the Assessment for Learning MESHGuides.

Teachers need to understand and be able to use different forms of assessment to support learning. The definitions below provide a starting point.

This Guide is based on research over three years in 12 schools in the Bath region of the UK. The research extended the work identified in the references below.