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Background
Underpinning the development of the following principles of assessment is the model of pedagogy presented in the Quality teaching in
NSW public schools: An assessment practice guide (NSW Department of Education and
Training June 2006). The model incorporates three dimensions of assessment practice that are linked to improved student learning outcomes: Intellectual Quality, Quality Learning
Environment and Significance. The discussion paper and further support materials are available at: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/proflearn/ This document