ABSTRACT
When it comes to assessing the progress students have made in their history lessons, there are a wide variety of ways of going about this and tailoring it to the study and the pupils themselves. This chapter begins with a discussion about what progress in history looks like. I then go on to give some ideas on how to adequately prepare your students for success before they complete an assessment, before going on to describe a range of different assessments, including different types of extended writing, oral assessments and annotated timelines. I will provide advice for scaffolding the assessments for weaker students and providing extension questions for those who would benefit. I will also write about my experiences with marking and give tips for managing the marking load, while still ensuring the students receive helpful feedback.
