The document outlines six principles for assessing learning: 1) Assessment should promote learning through reflection on strategies and demonstration of outcomes. 2) Goals of learning activities should be clear to students and teachers. 3) Assessment should help students learn better through deeper learning and feedback that motivates improvement. 4) Students should use feedback from assessment for progress.

1. Principles of Assessment of Learning S.A.N. Danushka Department of Training Technology

2. SAND/AL/2010 2 The following principles provide the criteria for judging the quality of assessment materials and practices.

3. SAND/AL/2010 3 01) Emphasises the interactions between learning and manageable assessment strategies that promote learning

5. assessment activities allow for demonstration of learning outcomes

6. assessment is embedded in learning activities and informs the planning of future learning activities

11. feedback is given in a way that motivates the learner and helps students to understand that mistakes are a part of learning and can lead to improvement

14. feedback is clear and constructive about strengths and weaknesses

18. Assessment activities are free of bias.

19. SAND/AL/2010 15 Thank you