Show Me What Good Looks Like
Make assessment quality visible through a model and a weaker response judged against the same criteria.
Worked model: Show Me What Good Looks Like
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- 1Make assessment quality visible through a model and a weaker response judged against the same criteria
- 2Read both responses for meaning
- 3Annotate the difference that improves evidence, precision or explanation
- 4Close the models and apply that move to a new question
Use the same question and criteria for a result-only answer and an answer with evidence plus reasoning. Learners locate the missing link rather than choosing the longer answer automatically.
Teach the move
Prepare · 5 minutes
Prepare two responses to the same question with a meaningful difference in quality.
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Make assessment quality visible through a model and a weaker response judged against the same criteria.
- 2
Read both responses for meaning.
- 3
Annotate the difference that improves evidence, precision or explanation.
- 4
Close the models and apply that move to a new question.
EAL upgrade
Remove labels and ask learners to evaluate their own response against the question.
Keep the subject challenge. Offer one model, visual or language prompt where needed, then check a fresh independent response.
Try it tomorrow
Prepare two responses to the same question with a meaningful difference in quality.
Make assessment quality visible through a model and a weaker response judged against the same criteria. Read both responses for meaning.
Check a fresh response for the identified quality move.
Remove labels and ask learners to evaluate their own response against the question.
What to look for
Check a fresh response for the identified quality move.
Teacher language
Adapt these prompts to the task and your learners.
Our purpose is: Make assessment quality visible through a model and a weaker response judged against the same criteria.
Show the relationship and explain the choice you made.
Try the new case on your own. Show the detail or reasoning that supports your answer.
Which support do you still need, and which part can you now do independently?
Across subjects
Maths: compare result-only and justified solutions. Humanities: compare supported and unsupported interpretations.
Adjust language support
Use a small word bank, visuals and partner rehearsal when needed. Extend with precise explanations and qualifications. Judge the support from the response to this task.