Achieving your Assessment and Quality Assurance Units (TAQA)

A good book for new assessors which outlines the course requirements. Recommended to all learners on the programmes. -- Kathryn Pogson * drupal *
Added to reading list & copies ordered for learning centre.

The additional chapter on EQA is very useful for 403 as well -- Linda Imrie * drupal *
I recommend this book to all TAQA learners but also found it as a good starting base for completing my IQA. You can always trust Ann Gravells to make sense and go back to basics! -- Miss Abby Taylor * drupal *
This book covers all aspects of assessment and is an essential in my opinion for both TAQA assessing and TAQA IQA. I also recommend this book my students who are starting their career in assessment. -- Miss Abby Taylor * drupal *
Lots of really good examples in the book to reinforce learning. I particularly like the Theory focus at the end of each chapter which includes references and sources for further information. -- Miss Christine Dean * drupal *
A good practical text for learners -- Miss Isabelle King * drupal *
Have not fully read this book as yet, but there are chapters that align with quality assurance and the teaching programme -- Miss Jacqueline White * drupal *
Part of the level 5 Diploma in training and education there are option units and those optional units that can be chosen are quality assurance units which most of the students have chosen. This book will help achieve those units and answer the questions. Also to grasp a better understanding of the process. -- Miss Kerry Simm * drupal *
Clear information to complete the qualification. Easy to read -- Miss Lisa Holland * drupal *
Good clear guidance on the way forward. Ideal for those new to the field -- Miss Marie Sayers * drupal *
My learners find this book very beneficial to aid their learning.
-- Miss Sam Grice * drupal *
Very useful guidance to support the assessor element for new teachers who are involved in assessing within their role. Clear and logical layout with a very easy to read style. I particularly liked the detail of the different assessment methods with their strengths and limitations - has given me some ideas for changing some of the assessment methods I use myself. -- Miss Wendy McCormick * drupal *
This text has been recommended to our students and our chief librarian is intending to order a batch for the september cohorts in 2014. we as a teaching staff have already started to use the text which has informed lesson planning.
Thank you. -- Mr Adam Spiller * drupal *
Although I do not directly teach the TAQA units the book is useful to inform me on the content so I can advise teacher trainees accordingly. -- Mr David Andrews * drupal *
This was shared amongst a few who had just finished their Award submissions and all wished they had had it to start with. Easy reference, well written to make an engaging but informed read.
Full of really practical help and examples.
A good book for this Award for any level of reader. -- Mr Donald Moyse * drupal *
I have recommended this book to staff studying for the IQA qualification. It is very informative and supportive for their continued studies. -- Mr Douglas Lawrence * drupal *
An excellent textbook. -- Mr Justin Honey-Jones * drupal *
Updated and still the best on the market -- Mr Paul Britton * drupal *
Another good book from Ann Gravells that simplifies the TAQA units and gives guidance for assignment completion. A good book to support the Assessment unit within the Award in Education and Training. -- Mr Pete Jackson * drupal *
fantastic for the pgce -- Mr Simon Micheal Anderson * drupal *
As usual a really comprehensive book to help students gain TAQA qualifications - easy to read and full of helpful information to help with gaining the qualification. -- Mrs Alicia Hawkes * drupal *
This is an extremely helpful book that covers all of the qualifications for assessment and internal quality assurance. Students find this helpful in completing the theory units. -- Mrs Anneli Smart * drupal *
This book is recommended for any teacher or assessor who wants to take the TAQA qualification. The knowledge of robust formative and summative assessment and developmental feedback is necessary for all teachers, trainers and assessors. -- Mrs Cheryl Hine * drupal *
Good, practical book -- Mrs Dorothy Braidwood * drupal *
The book is well structured and the internal quality assurance qualifications well laid out. Assessor checklist particularly effective, with plenty of case study examples to engage readers, as well as extension activities. Essential reading. -- Mrs GILLIAN HUGHES * drupal *
GreatI wish this book was available when I was working towards my assessors qualification -- Mrs Hawwa Haide * drupal *
As always the TAQA books from A.Gravells, support students very well throughout their studies.
An essential book for the course, not aimed at one awarding body. -- Mrs Hayley Jules * drupal *
A great book which is easy to access for all levels of students. We like the links to the national standards for those working towards their Assessor Award. It is good that they can go on to gain greater insight into the whole process of assessing and quality assurance even if they don′t technically need this at this stage. For those who do not wish to read further into the book there is plenty of material to help them to understand and start to implement good assessment practice. One small criticism is that whilst the book acknowledges that not all assessing is linked to qualifications, it is heavily biased this way - in common with most texts. It would be nice in its next revision to have more emphasis on assessment as an aspect of performance management rather than the pursuit of qualifications. -- Mrs Helen Marshall * drupal *
Great resource. Very well set out and clear to understand -- Mrs Helena Cannon * drupal *
The only book you really need to pass your TAQA units. Clearly laid out and well structured. -- Mrs Janice Farley * drupal *
Very similar to previous book, with updates based on changes and current legislation. -- Mrs Karen Gray * drupal *
A must have for those hoping to achieve assessor or quality assurance qualifications. This is also an excellent reference for all those who work in assessment to refresh their knowledge and gain valuable advice on the assessment process. -- Mrs Michelle Grainger * drupal *
This was shared amongst a a few of the studnets who had just finished their Award submissions and all wished they had had it to start with. it has an Easy reference, well written to make an engaging but informed read. Full of really practical help and examples. A good book for this Award for any level of reader. -- Mrs Samara Farook * drupal *
this has helped me with CPD -- Mrs sheryal wernham * drupal *
Ann Gravells always writes an informative and usable text. -- Mrs Suzanne Weekes * drupal *
Good structure
Links to units well
Clear and to the point -- Mrs Theresa Rowland * drupal *
This book is clearly structured and valuable both to trainee assessors and IQAs. I liked the use of examples to illustrate particular points. -- Mrs Tracey Leupi * drupal *
An essential reference book for students undertaking TAQA award. The text is in an accessible format and provides everything the student needs to pass. -- Mrs Vicki Tait * drupal *
A very good supporting book to help any student embarking on teacher training or training as lead for adult learning. Supports the college course in a timely manner. Good easy read with fantastic examples. -- Ms Heidi Smith * drupal *
Have passed on to a colleague as not directly relevant to the courses I currently deliver. -- Ms Nicky Hawkins * drupal *
A good introduction to both the assessor and IQA Awards -- Professor Adrian Stanfield * drupal *