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<p>This paper describes a multi-case study which linked conceptions and practices of assessment for learning to developing learner autonomy within UK primary mathematics classrooms. The project explored the use of assessment for learning in mathematics lessons with Year 5 (9–10 years old) children and their teachers. Four cases were studied in depth to understand how conceptions and practices impacted upon autonomy and control for teachers and learners. A typology of assessment for learning in mathematics is proposed, along with what this might mean for both teachers and learners in terms of the balance between control and autonomy. One case in particular, that of teacher Alex, is highlighted as it exemplified the expert teacher through the conceptions and use of assessment for learning, which led to the children becoming expert learners of mathematics. The class ethos was one of value for personal autonomy. Responsibility and control of learning was a shared endeavour within a community of learners. Community in this respect was broadened to include the environment and resources within the classroom and so demonstrated learners working within an expert classroom. This article was developed from a paper first presented at the ICME 13 conference (O’Shea, 2016).</p>
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This paper describes a multi-case study which linked conceptions and practices of assessment for learning to developing learner autonomy within UK primary mathematics classrooms. The project explored the use of assessment for learning in mathematics lessons with Year 5 (9–10 years old) children and their teachers. Four cases were studied in depth to understand how conceptions and practices impacted upon autonomy and control for teachers and learners. A typology of assessment for learning in mathematics is proposed, along with what this might mean for both teachers and learners in terms of the balance between control and autonomy. One case in particular, that of teacher Alex, is highlighted as it exemplified the expert teacher through the conceptions and use of assessment for learning, which led to the children becoming expert learners of mathematics. The class ethos was one of value for personal autonomy. Responsibility and control of learning was a shared endeavour within a community of learners. Community in this respect was broadened to include the environment and resources within the classroom and so demonstrated learners working within an expert classroom. This article was developed from a paper first presented at the ICME 13 conference (O’Shea, 2016).

Teachers’ Conceptions of Assessment for Learning: What are the Implications for Children?

Polish Journal of Educational  Studies

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This paper describes a multi-case study which linked conceptions and practices of assessment for learning to developing learner autonomy within UK primary...

Teachers’ Conceptions of Assessment for Learning: What are the Implications for Children?

Published Online: Mar 31, 2020

Page range: 64 - 78

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/poljes-2019-0005

Keywords
assessment for learning, formative assessment, self-regulation, learner autonomy, case study, learning as inquiry, compliance

© 2019 Amanda O’Shea, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Teachers’ Conceptions of Assessment for Learning: What are the Implications for Children?

Published Online: Mar 31, 2020

Page range: 64 - 78

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/poljes-2019-0005

Keywordsassessment for learning, formative assessment, self-regulation, learner autonomy, case study, learning as inquiry, compliance

© 2019 Amanda O’Shea, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
assessment for learning, formative assessment, self-regulation, learner autonomy, case study, learning as inquiry, compliance