Explicit teaching and assessment
Assessment is a key part of explicit teaching to improve learning outcomes.
The resource Explicit teaching in NSW public schools (PDF 990 KB) helps develop a shared understanding of explicit teaching. It provides key language to support discussion and practice in schools. This resource details the role of learning intentions and success criteria, effective questioning, checking for understanding and effective feedback in explicit teaching practice. Formative assessment strategies support explicit teaching.
For more information on what explicit teaching looks like in practice visit Explicit teaching.
For details on these formative strategies and other assessment information visit Effective assessment practices guide.