# 4 Involving students in assessment – why and how?

A review of research conducted by Black and Wiliam (1998) revealed that improving learning through assessment requires students to be involved in their own learning, assessing themselves and understanding what they need to do to improve. The ultimate goal is to involve students in the assessment of their learning, but how can teachers do this and what are the benefits?

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