This article reflects on how to make summative assessment more meaningful for the early years learners.

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This article reflects on how to make summative assessment more meaningful for the early years learners.
Discover the journey a team took to design summative assessments that create authentic projects which give the students an opportunity to continue learning as well as to show their understanding in a meaningful context.
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