Self-assessments Students make judgements about their own learning. They identify what they know and their misconceptions. Students are encouraged in critical reflection. Creative writing Creative writing can show students' depth of scientific understanding, application of scientific knowledge and communication skills. Student portfolios Samples of work selected by students show the development of their understanding and their progress over time.
Samples demonstrate the students' ability to communicate in different ways.
Student profiles Samples of student work annotated with teacher comments on the outcomes demonstrated can show progress over time. They may also demonstrate student understanding using a range of learning styles. Bundling activities Collecting, analysing and organising activities can assist student understanding and show process skills. At higher levels synthesis of information would be expected. Concept mapping Identifying and linking key words can show students' understanding of the relationships between selected words and concepts.