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This book is both practical and grounded in good theory. It builds on the strengths and experiences of a range of experienced practitioners in numeracy and assessment nationwide and provides best practice models of assessment, showing how holistic assessment can fit with the assessment criteria of accredited frameworks. Section one includes strategies for record keeping, using open ended assessment, negotiating assessment, focusing on student confidence and awareness of learning. The meanings of holistic competence, record keeping and assessment techniques are also discussed. Section two contains sample assessment tasks with detailed descriptions, tips for extending the activities and observations and recording sheets.