Turn test prep into learning This strategy provides teachers with instructional materials and guides for using them to enhance students� learning while preparing them for high-stakes assessment.

Learning from mistakes and misconceptions: supporting teachers Feedback is important guiding any system; in education it is often weak. The method of diagnostic teaching has been developed through research as a way of teaching which contributes clearly to long term learning and which promotes transfer from the immediate topic to wider situations. The key aspects of this method are the identification and exposure of pupils� misconceptions and their resolution through �conflict-discussion�.

Work at policy level to broaden assessment High-stakes assessment that matches your goals will help all aspects of your program move forward. The assessment tasks will help teachers by showing clear targets they understand, act as a motivating focus for professional development, and in time justify the adoption of better-aligned curricula.

State/district tests are too narrow