Linda currently manages CRIPSAT’s contribution to science national assessment - the development of scientific enquiry items for national tests at KS2 (2003-2006) and KS3 (2003-2005).  The remit includes the development of optional task materials for assessment at KS2 and KS3. 

Lindaís most recent publications include Assessing Progress in Science, (co-authored with Terry Russell). These materials aim to help teachers looking for support in adopting a formative assessment approach to their teaching of science.

Linda is also involved with on-line support for assessment through an e-learning project that explores the possibility of encouraging practicing teachers and student teachers to contribute their formative assessment experiences and learning outcomes to shared a web-based resource.

Linda has also conducted evaluations and contributed to teacher development programmes in Malawi, South Africa and Slovenia.

Research Reports

Russell, T. and Watt, D. (1989) Growth, Science Process and Exploration Research Reports pub. Liverpool University Press.

Russell, T. and Watt, D (1990) Evaporation and condensation, Science Process and Exploration Research Reports pub. Liverpool University Press.

Russell, T. Longden, K. and McGuigan, L (1991&1998) Materials, Science Process and Exploration Research Reports pub. Liverpool University Press.

Russell, T. Bell, D, Longden, K. and McGuigan, L. (1993) Rocks, soil and weather, Russell, T. .McGuigan, L and Hughes, A. (1998) Forces. Science Process and Exploration Research Reports pub. Liverpool University Press 170 pp. http://www.cripsat.org.uk/publications/space_pub.htm

Russell, T. Qualter, A. and McGuigan, L.(1994) Evaluation of the implementation of National Curriculum Science KS1-3 Vol. 1 pub. School Curriculum and Assessment Authority (SCAA).

Russell, T. Qualter, A. and McGuigan, L. (1994) Evaluation of the implementation of National Curriculum Science KS1-3 Vol. 2 Progression pub. SCAA.

Russell, T. Qualter, A. and McGuigan, L. (1994) Evaluation of the implementation of National Curriculum Science KS1-3 Vol. 3 Differentiation pub. SCAA.

Russell T., McGuigan L., and Hughes, A. (1998) Forces Primary SPACE Project Research Report. Liverpool University Press. 170 pp.

Russell, T., McGuigan, L. (1995-2003) Standards at Key Stage 2 English, Maths and Science Report on the National Curriculum Assessments for 11 year olds Standards Reports to schools. Distributed annually to all schools in England. Available as CD pub Doublestruck . More recently available on internet. Authors developed science section. Pub.Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. 450 pp.

Russell, T., McGuigan, L., (1995 -2003) Analysis of pupil performance in KS2 national tests of science, reported annually. 330 pp each year.

Russell, T., McGuigan, L., (2004), Final Report to TTA No 14 Using ICT to develop and support formative assessment practices in science 38pp http://www.cripsat.org.uk/current/elearn/useict.htm

Russell,T, McGuigan, L. and Roberts, D. (2006) An evaluation of the embedding pilot research. British Educational Communications and Technology Association (Becta) October 2006. 85 pp.

Russell, T. and McGuigan, L. (2006) Science through ICT: an examination of leading-edge practice with BETT award-winning ICT products. Becta.

http://www.becta.org.uk/research/reports

Russell,T and McGuigan, L. (2007) An exploration of digital creativity used to engage and motivate ‘hard-to-reach’ learners in behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD) schools
http://partners.becta.org.uk/upload-dir/downloads/page_documents/research/digital_creativity_besd.pdf

Publications

Russell,T. Schilling, M, Roberts, D. and McGuigan, L. (1995-1999) KS2 Science National Assessment Materials for England &Wales.

Russell,T. and McGuigan, L. (2003- -2006) KS2&KS3 Science National Assessment Materials for England.

Russell,T., Roberts,D ., Thomas, M. and McGuigan, L. 2001-2005 KS2 Science National Assessment Materials for Wales.

Russell, T. and McGuigan, L. (2001). Making formative use of a national assessment regime. Pp71-76 In Behrendt, H., Dahncke, H., Duit, R., Gräber, W., Komorek, M., Kross, A. and Reiska, P. (Eds) Research in science education-Past, present and future. Kluwer academic publishers.

Russell,T. and McGuigan, L. (1995-2003) Analysis of Pupil Performance KS2 National Tests in Science pub. Standards Report to all Schools in England 85pp http://www.qca.org.uk/12384.html

Russell, T., McGuigan, L. Roberts, D. and Hughes, A. (2000) Optional Assessment Materials for Wales KS3, Units 1-10 and Teacher’s Guide pub. ACCAC. http://www.accac.org.uk/eng/content.php?cID=3&pID=38

Russell, T., McGuigan,L. ,Roberts, D. and Hughes, A.(2001) Optional Assessment Materials for Wales KS1. Units 1-6 and Teacher’s Guide pub ACCAC.

Russell, T., McGuigan, L., Roberts, D. and Hughes, A.(2001) Optional Assessment Materials for Wales KS2 Units 1-8 and Teacher’s Guide pub. ACCAC.

Russell, T. and McGuigan, L.(2001) Science Assessment Series 1. Teachers' Guides and Assessment units KS1 and KS2. NFER-Nelson

Russell, T. and McGuigan, L. (2001) Science Assessment series 2. Teachers’ Guides and assessment units. NFER-Nelson.

Russell, T. and McGuigan,L.(2003) Assessing Progress in Science KS1, KS2 &KS3 pub QCA(E). http://www.qca.org.uk/13116.html.

Russell, T., McGuigan, L., (2005), INSET toolkit for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3. Assessing Progress in Science Qualification and Curriculum Authority. http://www.qca.org.uk/qca_9896.aspx

Russell,T., and McGuigan,L. (2002). Promoting understanding through representational redescription: an illustration referring to young pupils’ ideas about gravity. In Psillos, D., Kariotoglou,P., Tslfes,V., Hatzikraniotis,E., Fassoulopoulos,G., Kallery,M. (Eds) Science education research in the knowledge-based society pp277-284 ISBN 1402014120, 9781402014123

Russell,T., and McGuigan, L. (2006) Developing a model of formative assessment in ESERA Conference Proceedings pub Kluwer

Russell,T. and McGuigan, L. (2007) Development of a Model of Formative Assessment 187-198pp In Pintó, R. and Couso, D. (eds.), Contributions from Science Education Research Springer Netherlands publishers

Russell,T., McGuigan,L., Roberts,D., and Thomas, M. (2007) Scientific Enquiry Materials 1-268pp ISBN 978-0-9557200-1-7 http://www.cripsat.org.uk/downloads/sems/teacherguide.pdf

Russell, T., McGuigan, L., Roberts, D. and Thomas, M. (2009) Developing Thinking Activities Y5 1-151pp English DCELLS Ref CAD/GM/0052, ISBN 978 0 7504 5046 1
Russell, T., McGuigan, L., Roberts, D. and Thomas, M. (2009) Developing Thinking Teacher’s Guide 1-63 pp English DCELLS Ref CAD/GM/0050, ISBN 978 0 7504 5044 7
Russell, T., McGuigan, L., Roberts, D. and Thomas, M. (2009) Optional Skills Assessment materials for Year 5: An overview 1-63 pp English DCELLS Ref CAD/GM/0056, ISBN 978 0 7504 5126 0
Russell, T., McGuigan, L., Roberts, D. and Thomas, M. (2009) Developing Thinking Activities 1-151pp English Department for Children, Lifelong Learning and Skills: Welsh Assembly Government Ref CAD/GM/0052, ISBN 978 0 7504 5046 1
Russell, T., McGuigan, L., Roberts, D. and Thomas, M. (2009) Developing Thinking Teacher’s Guide 1-63 pp English Department for Children, Lifelong Learning and Skills: Welsh Assembly Government Ref CAD/GM/0050, ISBN 978 0 7504 5044 7
Russell, T., McGuigan, L., Roberts, D. and Thomas, M. (2009) Optional Skills Assessment materials for Year 5: An overview 1-24 pp English & Welsh. Department for Children, Lifelong Learning and Skills: Welsh Assembly Government Ref CAD/GM/0056, ISBN 978 0 7504 5126 0

Russell, T., McGuigan, L., Roberts, D. and Thomas, M. (2010) Teacher’s Guide Discovery 1-140pp Welsh &English Department for Children, Lifelong Learning and Skills:Welsh Assembly Government Ref CAD/GM/0125, ISBN 978 0 7504 5559 6
Russell, T., McGuigan, L., Roberts, D. and Thomas, M. (2010) Discovery Rich Activity Book Playtime 1-100pp Welsh&English Department for Children, Lifelong Learning and Skills:Welsh Assembly Government Ref CAD/GM/0126, ISBN 978 0 7504 5560 2
Russell, T., McGuigan, L., Roberts, D. and Thomas, M. (2010) Discovery Rich Activity Book Migration 1-100pp Welsh&English Department for Children, Lifelong Learning and Skills:Welsh Assembly Government Ref CAD/GM/0128, ISBN 978 0 7504 5562 6
Russell, T., McGuigan, L., Roberts, D. and Thomas, M. (2010) Discovery Rich Activity Book I’m an inventor 1-78pp Welsh&English Department for Children, Lifelong Learning and Skills:Welsh Assembly Government Ref CAD/GM/0127, ISBN 978 0 7504 5561 9

Website published materials

Russell,T. , McGuigan,L., & Battersby,C. (2009) Science Website materials for NGfLCymru
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/cripsat-healthy-lifestyles
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/cripsat-human-body
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/eng/cripsat-solar-system
Russell,T. , McGuigan,L., Thomas, M. (2010) Science Website materials for NGfLCymru Animals and plants, Interdependence, Earth’s resources, Properties and uses of materials, Changing materials, Sound, Light, Forces and Electricity.
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk

Conference contributions

Russell, T. and McGuigan, L. (2001). Promoting understanding through representational redescription: an illustration referring to young pupils’ ideas about gravity. Paper presented at the Third International Conference of the European Science and Education Research Association, Thessaloniki Greece 21-26 August 2001.

McGuigan, L and Russell, T. (2004). Using multi-modal representations to promote conceptual change: theory and application to science classrooms. 4th European Symposium of the Special Interest Group on Conceptual Change of the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), Cultural Centre of Delphi, Greece, May 19 to May 23, 2004

Russell T and McGuigan, L. (2005). Implementing a model of Formative Assessment. Association for Science Education (ASE), Annual conference, University of Leeds.

Russell, T and McGuigan, L (2005). Developing a model of formative assessment. Paper presented at European Science and Education Research Association Conference Barcelona August 28-September 1 2005.

McGuigan, L (2006). ASE Northern Conference 24 June 2006 An introduction to formative assessment at KS1, 2 &3.

Russell,T. and McGuigan, L (2006) Digital Creativity in BESD schools. Paper presented to the Becta Annual Research Conference, Birmingham International Convention Centre November 6 2006.