It is generally accepted that we teach young learners differently from
older ones. A whole range of entertaining, motivating, creative, and
above all, physically engaging activities has been developed in recent
years, to keep pace with the growth in demand for materials to teach
this special group of learners. However, when it comes to assessing the
progress of young learners, we often find ourselves driven back on
testing materials which are more appropriate for use with older
learners.
This book will therefore be particularly welcome as it attempts to link
assessment with instruction. If teaching is focused on physically
engaging, creative, entertaining activities, then these should also be
the focus of any assessment which is carried out. Teaching and
assessment thus become congruent, not inconsistent.
