Reference List Entry:

Carless, David. 2007. "Learning‐Oriented Assessment: Conceptual Bases and Practical Implications." Innovations in Education and Teaching International 44: 57-66.

About this Journal Article:

The learning-oriented assessment project worked to develop and promote assessment practices that promote student learning. In learning-oriented assessment, formative and summative assessment combine and treat assessment tasks as learning tasks; promote student involvement in assessment; and utilize closed feedback loops. Barriers include accountability and distrust and need to be addressed while promoting learning-oriented assessment. [Annotation contributed by Aaron Trocki]