Technique for self and peer assessment Formative Assessment Traffic Light Technique for self and peer assessment Click for Instructions a tendency for teachers to assess quantity of work and presentation rather than quality of learning; greater attention given to marking and grading, much of it tending to lower the self esteem of pupils, rather than to providing advice for improvement; ASG project a strong emphasis on comparing pupils with each other which demoralises the less successful learners; teachers’ feedback to pupils often serves social and managerial purposes rather than helping them to learn more effectively; teachers not knowing enough about their pupils’ learning needs.

Self & Peer Assessment Use of the traffic light. Any learning or activity can be assessed using the traffic light. Move the mouse over the traffic light. When the mouse is over the red light the message – ‘I don’t understand yet’ appears. Similarly, the amber light gives – ‘I’m not sure’ and green – ‘I understand’. When you click on a light – red, amber or green – a tick appears; click again and it disappears. This can be used to self or peer assess individual progress. This can be attached to any digitally mapped activity. Once each individual has completed each arm of the map, and ‘ticked’ the appropriate light, the map can be printed out (press alt/Prnt Scrn and paste in a WP document) and used as evidence. This can be used to inform personal learning plans. Back to Traffic Light