Assessment of secondary computing

CO413 Online course

Effective teaching is underpinned by the accurate use of assessment strategies, during this course you’ll explore formative and summative assessment strategies whilst understanding how to accurately assess computing.

Leadership Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Teach secondary computing certificate

Free online course 90 minutes

Effective teaching is underpinned by the accurate use of assessment, enabling teachers to check knowledge and understanding of students. The use of accurate assessment allows teaching to be adapted and personalised, improving the learning journey for students.

Who is it for?

This course is designed for teachers of KS3 and KS4 computing.

Topics covered

This online self paced course discusses a wide range of assessment strategies which you can use with your students. It looks at when to schedule your assessments for maximum implact. You will consider the use of baseline assessments and what you might use the data for. You will learn about the use of formative assessments and assessment for learning. You will dive into the research behind assessment and it's impact on student outcomes.

How long is this course?

This course is approximately 90 minutes of self directed learning.

How will you learn?

This online, self-paced course can be completed flexibly. You can join and start this course at any time after the advertised date, and keep access for a year after booking.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will:

Recognise effective techniques for formative and summative assessment
Investigate a range of tools to facilitate summative assessment and how they can be utilised effectively across the curriculum
Understand the importance of an effective feedback strategy

This course is part of Teach secondary computing

Teach secondary computing

Our nationally recognised qualification will give you confidence to take your computing teaching to the next level and to apply those skills in the classroom.

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