Supported by: Jeremy Balfour*, Rachael Hamilton* *S5M-13945.1 John Swinney: Primary 1 Tests As an amendment to motion S5M-13945 in the — name of Liz Smith (Primary 1 Tests), leave out from "considers" to end and insert "recognises that assessments are a key tool to inform teachers professional judgment of the needs of the children ’ and young people that they are teaching; agrees that the assessments are delivered as part of everyday learning and provide consistent evidence for teachers to identify the next steps in a child's education; further agrees that this is especially valuable in P1 if closing the attainment gap is to continue; recognises that the assessments are not high stakes, there is no pass or fail, and Wednesday 19 September 2018 13 Today's Business Future Business Motions & Questions Legislation Other Gnothaichean an-diugh Gnothaichean ri teachd Gluasadan agus Ceistean Reachdas Eile Motions | Gluasadan that they should never cause stress to young children, and welcomes the changes and improvements already made following the first year of operation to ensure a better experience for younger pupils and provide extra...