Food Assessment Standardised Tasks (FAST) gives an overview of, and practical support for, assessment within food education at Key Stage 3.

FAST not only explains the theory and practice of food education assessment, but comprises standardised tests and tasks for Years 7, 8 and 9 which can be immediately embedded into your curriculum. It combines teacher CPD with classroom resources. FAST is a new resource developed and written by Louise T Davies and Roy Ballam.

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View sample resources - click here! 📎 FAST - Samples.pdf

FAST comprises two main elements:

1) Teacher CPD - training for your professional development, focusing on the theory and practice of food education assessment:

Assessment 101, types of assessment and theory of learning
Food and nutrition assessment principles and content
Food lesson assessment, including practical work
Developing good worksheets and tests

The CPD training is supported by a comprehensive teachers guide. Presentations and teacher videos bring the training to life. Not only could this be used for your own CPD, but could also be used for department/faculty training.

2) Assessment resources - resources for use in the classroom, the standardised tests and tasks for Years 7, 8 and 9 which can be embedded into your curriculum:

a differentiated 'food' learning framework for Key Stage 3, i.e. what will be taught at each Year, which acts as the basis for assessment (which can be used to audit what you teach)
baseline tests for Years 7, 8 and 9, helping you understand pupils' previous relevant knowledge
‘Learning journals’ for pupils in Year 7, 8 and 9, allowing them to record what they learn (as well as tell you what they already know and can do)
a Food equipment proficiency worksheet

differentiated standardised written tests for the end of Year 7, 8 and 9 learning – multiple choice and open questions, with marking guides (in WORD, PDF and PowerPoint formats)
differentiated standardised practical tasks for the end of Year 7, 8 and 9 learning, with presentations, pupil booklets, marking sheets and recipes (in WORD, PDF and PowerPoint formats)
a ‘question and answer’ bank (multiple-choice and open questions), for you to use to build your own tests - just cut 'n' paste
certificates, featuring the Food Teachers Centre logo for external recognition.

Why FAST?

FAST ...

provides advice and practical solutions for addressing assessment in food education at Key Stage 3, giving advice on what could be taught and therefore what should be assessed
comprises differentiated standardised tests and tasks to use with Years 7, 8 and 9 (in Word, PDF & PowerPoint formats)
is editable, so you can make it your own
supports your professional development, providing practical tips and assessment resources that can be used directly in the classroom to support your teaching
comprises online training, which can be taken at any time (and is available for access in the future), plus assessment resources which can be used directly in the classroom - saving you time. A certificate is provided on completion.

is cost effective, as professional development training and assessment resources to use with pupils are provided
is currently 50% off the normal cost until the end of December 2023.
is produced by the Food Teachers Centre, a trusted source of information, support and training nationally, which is actively used by over 8,700+ teachers.