ABSTRACT
This chapter presents the conditions for successful implementation of student self-assessment through the examples of two student self-assessment research in Singapore. The positive findings of two intervention research studies in primary schools are briefly described before delving into the factors which contributed to the successful implementation of self-assessment in the two studies, for instance, raising the awareness of and getting buy-in from students about self-assessment, the training of students and practice in the use of self-assessment, the involvement and engagement of students and teachers. The factors involved in the implementation of self-assessment are also discussed in terms of lesson planning and preparation, lesson enactment and assessment, and feedback for easier and better planning and execution by teachers. Conducive classroom environment and climate, another essential factor that could contribute to successful implementation of self-assessment, is also described and strategies are provided to help teachers create such supportive environment and climate for learning.
