It is also evident that some test and examination results are being used for multiple purposes, including some for which they may only have limited value. The use of individual pupil test results for a range of purposes, from target setting to league tables, is too simplistic. Information gathered for one purpose does not necessarily serve others, nor do the methods
used to collect evidence of some types of learning suit all. The negative consequences
of summative assessment may be minimised by giving teachers a greater role in assessing
individual pupils and using different approaches for evaluating and monitoring teacher and school performance, as discussed later.