Name: Good Practical Science: using formative assessment techniques to help students prepare for exams
Start: 2025-01-10T08:45:00+0000
End: 2025-01-10T09:35:00+0000

The ASE is delighted to be hosting its Annual Conference, generously sponsored by AQA, at the University of Nottingham from 9th to 11th January 2025. International sessions are incorporated throughout the event’s 3 days and we will have a great exhibition with lots of exclusive Conference offers. Post-16 focus-day and for those involved in leading and delivering professional development, the Teacher Developers’ Group programme is Thursday. Friday is the dedicated Technicians day, kindly sponsored by Philip Harris, and Early Career Teacher day. Sessions for both Primary and 11-19 are threaded throughout all 3 days with a focus on Research on Saturday.

Book your tickets now at https://ase2025AnnConf.eventbrite.co.uk - and remember, if you are an ASE member you will benefit from hugely discounted prices! Check out our membership here - it’s free for Early Career Teachers and only £25 for Technicians!

Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT

Pope LT C17

Teachers often use formative assessment activities in science lessons to find out what students already know and understand but the same approach can be usefully used in practical lessons as well to identify ideas and misconceptions about skills and processes. This session will examine how such activities can be devised.

Speakers

Ed Walsh

Science Education Consultant, Ed Walsh Consulting

An author and CPD presenter, I was a teacher for 20 years, 12 of them as team leader. I then worked as a consultant, supporting teachers and science teams, training teachers and developing curriculum materials. I am now a Series Editor for Collins, CPD Trainer for AQA and Development... Read More →

Marianne Cutler

Director, Policy and Curriculum Innovation, ASE

Marianne has overall responsibility for curriculum support and projects at the ASE. She works closely with ASE committees and manages professional development projects.

Friday January 10, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Pope LT C17

11-19

Theme Assessment
Key Stage / Audience Type 14-16, 11-14, Teacher Developers, ECTs

ASE 2025 Annual Conference

Ed Walsh

Marianne Cutler

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