Self assessment | Centre for the Use of Research & Evidence in Education (CUREE)

Investigating the use of peer and self-assessment to improve pupils performance when writing about historical sources

The overall aim of the project was to introduce pupils to self and peer assessment techniques to encourage them to improve the quality of their written work about historical sources.

Narrative Writing Project

Aim: The overall aim of the first phase of the project was to raise attainment in narrative writing for children in Year 6. The second phase involved extending the project to all children in Key Stage 2. The first phase is complete and the second phase is still being evaluated.

Setting targets as a way of improving teaching

Aim: To investigate the setting of targets as a means of improving the effectiveness of teachers.

Improving written vocabulary through paired spelling

Aim: To investigate paired spelling as a means of improving written vocabulary.

What goes on inside my head when I'm writing? and how does this affect the teaching of writing in lower KS2?

Aim: To find out what 8-9 year old children understand about writing and the writing process in order to: Improve standards in the teaching and learning of writing; Inform assessment procedures in writing; and Engage all children as enthusiastic writers.