Help for teachers to refocus, revisit, and reflect on the fundamental purpose of assessment. New ideas on the nature of student learning; the nature of the student/teacher relationship; the skills that teachers need to support students; the skills that students need to learn.

Previous ed. pub. by Hatchette New Zealand, 2006.

Overview -- Learning-focused relationships -- Learning-focused relationships model -- Being clear about what is to be learned -- Assessment is a good thing -- Promoting further learning -- Active reflection about learning -- Where to go next with learning -- Planning for learning -- Building partnerships with family.