Hodnocení v primárním vzdělávání – Skutil Martin (2026)

This Czech-language book by Martin Skutil offers a profound yet practical examination of assessment in primary education, a topic gaining importance in Czech and international education policy. It shows that assessment is not merely an expression of learning outcomes, but a crucial tool that can shape pupils’ motivation, self-concept and long-term relationship with learning. The book places school assessment within a broad educational, psychological and social context, clearly presenting its functions, principles and effects on the development of younger school-age pupils. It draws on classic theories of learning and development as well as current trends emphasising formative approaches, feedback and the connection between teaching and competency-based goals. The empirical section presents the results of a three-year study conducted in Czech primary schools, examining how teachers actually assess, how closely declared approaches correspond to practice, and what role teacher-pupil relationships play. Although grading remains dominant, the study identifies a growing need to strengthen formative assessment, which provides pupils with specific information to support further learning. The publication is intended for teachers, education students, school principals and all those working towards high-quality education, offering inspiration, reflective prompts and practical conclusions.