Essential Assessment

How can we shape assessment practices that truly support our learners?Join our expert panel as we unpack The Science of Learning—a research-backed approach to enhancing student progress through cognitive science principles.Discover how cognitive load theory can help structure learning for better retention, why daily review and interleaving practice are game-changers for long-term understanding, and how retrieval practice and spaced learning reinforce knowledge. These are theoretical concepts and practical strategies you can apply in your classroom.We’ll also explore the power of explicit instruction, the importance of checking for understanding, and how to foster a growth mindset through effective feedback.Whether you’re a teacher, school leader, or curriculum expert, this session will provide practical strategies to apply these concepts in the classroom—helping students thrive in an evidence-informed learning environment. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with leading educational voices, be inspired, and walk away with actionable insights!The event will be held online via Zoom.Speakers:• Jacinta Browning, Assessment and Analytics Consultant, Essential Assessment• Casey Robinson, Diocese of Toowoomba Catholic Schools Office• Scott Woolcock, Assistant Principal, Gilgai Plains Primary School

The Literacy assessment data from EA provides an excellent opportunity for teachers to target specific learning goals in both Reading and Writing. My Literacy tasks and worksheets offer a valuable starting point for explicit instruction. This webinar will unpack how to utilise texts created by EA to create short, sharp, skill-building sequences to enhance student knowledge and provide formative assessment data.Hosted by Jacqueline Clark and Jacinta Browning - Teaching and Learning Team.REGISTER USING YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL ADDRESS | VIEW WEBINARS ON-DEMAND at essentialassessment.com.au/webinar

A wide variability of learners in the classroom is sometimes difficult to support. This webinar is designed for teachers of students who may have all their students on individual learning plans, as well as for teachers who wish to learn handy tips and tricks for using EA to differentiate with ease.REGISTER USING YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL ADDRESS | VIEW WEBINARS ON-DEMAND at essentialassessment.com.au/webinarSpeakers: Jacqueline Clark and Jacinta Browning (Teaching and Learning Team).