http://hdl.handle.net/2428/2487 Sat, 25 May 2013 09:34:15 GMT 2013-05-25T09:34:15Z http://hdl.handle.net/2428/51333 Title: Towards a New Primary Curriculum Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/51333 2009-02-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2428/29274 Title: Standards in English primary education: the international evidence Authors: Whetton, Chris; Ruddock, Graham; Twist, Liz Abstract: This review examines international survey evidence on the performance of English children of primary school age in relation to those from other countries. It starts by setting out the context of these international surveys and specifies those which are discussed here. It examines the methodological basis of the surveys, noting criticisms and problems, before considering the survey findings in mathematics, reading and science. The strengths and limitations of the data are assessed, and implications for the future international monitoring of educational standards are identified. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/29274 2007-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2428/29273 Title: Standards and quality in English primary schools over time: the national evidence Authors: Tymms, Peter; Merrell, Christine Abstract: This survey concentrates on changes in standards and quality in English primary schools. ‘Standards’ are taken to mean the levels attained rather than the levels which are set as expected. ‘Quality’ is taken to mean a judgment about the level attained against an implicit or explicit view of what is appropriate. Levels of academic attainment (mathematics and reading) form the mainstay of work which has been carried out, and of this review, but seven separate areas are set out which form a complete structure for monitoring, of which academic attainment is just one part. Generally, mathematics and reading standards have remained fairly constant for some time although both have risen recently. Reading has risen very slightly and mathematics has risen moderately. A plea is made for a more thorough evaluation of education initiatives and their impact on standards, and for linked cost benefit analyses. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/29273 2007-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/2428/29272 Title: The quality of learning: assessment alternatives for primary education Authors: Harlen, Wynne Abstract: Why and how we assess our pupils has an enormous impact on their educational experience and consequently on how and what they learn. This paper provides a critical review of the assessment system in England in the light of evidence from research and practice. It begins by considering the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of assessment and then, in section 3, describes how the various purposes and uses of assessment are met in England, in the other countries of the UK and in France, Sweden and New Zealand. In the fourth section alternative methods of conducting pupil assessment for different purposes are considered in relation to their validity, reliability, impact on learning and teaching and cost. The main points from this analysis are drawn together in the final section, indicating viable alternatives to tests and to the high stakes use of measures of pupil achievement. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/29272 2007-11-01T00:00:00Z