smata-note: evidence for growth

In last Monday’s smata-note I touched on the idea of assessment for growth. But, while the idea is clearly present in Te Whariki, is there any basis in the curriculum beyond ECE for it?

Well, the NZC says this:

"Assessment for the purpose of improving student learning is best understood as an ongoing process that arises out of the interaction between teaching and learning. It involves the focused and timely gathering, analysis, interpretation, and use of information that can provide evidence of student progress. Much of this evidence is 'of the moment'. Analysis and interpretation often take place in the mind of the teacher, who then uses the insights gained to shape their actions as they continue to work with their students."

The New Zealand Curriculum, 2007, page 39

Perhaps there is.