Mastering Summative Assessments: Writing Effective and Insightful Reports

In this webinar, early childhood teachers and educators will learn how to write clear, comprehensive, and insightful summative assessments. Understand the key components of effective assessment reports that accurately reflect children's learning and development. Explore techniques for summarising observations, connecting assessments to learning outcomes, and providing meaningful feedback to families, ensuring your assessments are both informative and impactful.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the Purpose and Structure of Summative Assessments
• Learn the essential components of summative assessments and how to structure them effectively to capture children's progress.
2. Connect Observations to Learning Outcomes
• Gain skills in linking your observations to specific learning outcomes, ensuring assessments are relevant and aligned with curriculum goals.
3. Write Clear and Meaningful Feedback
• Learn how to craft concise, informative, and constructive feedback that supports children's ongoing learning and engages families in the process.

Completing Mastering Summative Assessments: Writing Effective and Insightful Reports may contribute one hour of PD that aligns with the NESA (NSW) approved criteria and addresses:

The Australian Professionals Standards for Teachers: APST 5: Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning

Early Years Learning Framework Learning Outcomes: Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

The National Quality Standard: QA 7: Governance and leadership