The purpose of an assessment wrapper ("exam wrappers" or "cognitive wrappers") is to foster metacognitive reflection before and after assessments and/or practice assessments. These one's are especially useful when doing practice exam sections with students as it helps to develop their self-regulated learning skills towards exam success.
 
Research indicates that using assessment wrappers is an effective way to increase student achievement and make their engagement with practice assessments more productive. These assessment wrappers utilise the 'self-regulation cycle' such that students plan, monitor, evaluate and regulate their approach to assessments.
 
This teaching resource includes a selection of five editable assessment wrappers designed to foster metacognitive reflection and self-regulated learning before and after assessments. Each wrapper, a double-sided A4 printable, prompts students to plan, monitor, evaluate, and regulate their approach to exams or practice assessments. Suitable for students aged 14-18 across any subject with formal assessments, these wrappers help improve engagement with practice exams and boost achievement through structured reflection. By integrating the self-regulation cycle into exam preparation, this resource supports students in developing effective study and assessment strategies.
 
Download them today to systematically enhance your approach to assessment whilst fostering metacognition and self-regulated learning behaviours.
 
This download includes a selection of five assessment wrappers. They are editable, double-sided, colour A4 printables: please see the preview images above to get a sense of their quality. Simply print them off and give them to students before they take practice exam papers/sections: they should complete one side before the assessment and one side once they have finished. They are suitable for teachers of any subject that leads to formal assessment (i.e. any secondary exam subject) and perfect for students aged 14-18.
 
This resource is essential because it:
Encourages metacognitive reflection before and after assessments to improve preparation and performance.
Guides students through the self-regulated learning cycle of planning, monitoring, evaluating, and regulating their exam strategies.
Helps students identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement, fostering better exam readiness.
Provides a systematic approach to integrating reflection into practice exams, enhancing engagement and productivity.
Offers versatility across subjects and suitability for older secondary students preparing for formal assessments.