Support Materials The ARCT (Assessment Research for Classroom Teachers) project promotes classroom-based research as an integral part of developing ARB resources. ARB resources are based on our own, national, and international research. We present research information in formats relevant to a variety of audiences.  We provide evidence-based information to support teachers' assessment practices. Research by curriculum bank English Maths Science Self Assessment: What Teachers Think This is a summary of a small research project commissioned by the Ministry of Education looking at self assessment, the factors that influence how it is implemented in class, the implications for teachers and students. Click on the link to the summary of the research (pdf). Click on the link for the full report of Self Assessment: What Teachers Think (pdf). Tables and graphs Tables and graphs are visual representations that are used to organise information to show patterns and relationships. This resource is intended for teachers to use for their own professional development. View the resource here or jump to one of the topics in the resource below: What are tables and graphs? Why do we want students to know about tables and graphs? What are the problem areas for students? Variables – what are they? Constructing tables Constructing graphs Interpreting tables and graphs Implications for teaching Possible progressions in teaching about graphs References Self-regulated learning The focus of the ARCT project's research for 2004 was self-regulated learning. This was used to inform the development of new resources for the Assessment Resource Banks. Support material for teachers is published as it becomes available. Research conducted into self regulated learning in 2004 follows: Reflecting on reflective journalling (maths) Self-regulated learning in the mathematics class Effective practice in supporting students to become self-regulated learners (English) Emergent self-regulated learning skills in a primary science investigation Case studies of ARB use Three in-depth case studies illustrate ways schools have used the ARBs to improve assessment practices. Upper Hutt School (2003): school wide review in a primary school Takapuna Normal Intermediate School (2003): classroom and school wide use Horowhenua College (2003): secondary English programme    Further research involving the use of ARB resources   Year Title Format Free Download 2009 Self-assessment: What Teachers Think Report 2008 The role of an online repository of assessment tasks and resources: The place of the Assessment Resource Banks Paper 2007 Some musings about the links between formative assessment and the development of key competencies Article - 2007 Thinking about the "big picture": How can school science contribute? Article - 2006 How students interpret poetry: Findings from Assessment Resource Banks trials Article - 2005 Empowering students to become self-regulating writers: The journey of one class Article - 2005 Estimation Exposed Article - 2005 Five questions worth asking about self-regulated learning Article - 2005 Formative assessment and the ARB website Article - 2005 I know something about forces: Self-regulated learning during science investigations in a junior classroom Article - 2005 Reflecting on mathematics journals: the kaleidoscope effect Article - 2005 Self-regulated learning in mathematics classes Article - 2004 Self-regulated learning in the mathematics class Paper 2004 What's happening with the Assessment Resource Banks? Article - 2004 Young children's emergent self-regulated learning skills in a primary science investigation Paper 2003 ARBs in the assessment mix Article - 2002 Assessment resource banks and other approaches to school-based assessment in New Zealand Paper 2002 Levels-based assessment of writing: Scoring guides from the assessment resource banks Article - 2001 Assessment Resource Banks: From national testing to a school-based resource Article - 2001 Introduction to the assessment resource banks (ARBs) and their diagnostic potential Article - 2001 Resource bank in English for school-based assessment Paper 2001 Student interest in science: Analysis of data from the Assessment Resource Banks Article 2000 Diagnosing misconceptions in mathematics: Using the Assessment Resource Banks to remedy student errors Article - 2000 Diagnosing misconceptions in science: Understanding Planet Earth and beyond Article - 2000 Introduction to the assessment resource banks (ARBs) and their diagnostic potential Paper 2000 Potential of assessment resource banks as sources of information on student performance and for curriculum evaluation Paper 1999 School-wide assessment: Using the assessment resource banks Book - 1999 What do students know in science? Analysis of data from the assessment resource banks Article 1998 Testing on the net: Assessment resource banks in mathematics and science Article - indicates the article can be downloaded as a pdf file . ARB Home    Please Note: ARB material may be reproduced for school-based assessment purposes, not for sale or other purposes.  Privacy policy    Copyright policy   Macron characters    Contact

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