You might be interested to read the executive summary of the OECD report Synergies for Better Learning which provides a comparative analysis on how evaluation and assessment can be embedded to improve the quality and efficiency of school education.

As well as analysing strengths and weaknesses of different approaches from 28 countries, the report provides recommendations for improvement including how results should be incorporated into policy and practice.

The report looks at why there is a growing focus on evaluation and assessment internationally; what the main challenges and trends are and how policy can be implemented successfully.

Download the report here: Synergies for Better Learning