# A retrospective study exploring parents’ perceptions of their child’s assessment

## TL;DR

This study explores how parents perceive their child's assessment process, using interviews and a thematic analysis to understand their experiences and perceptions.

## Contribution

The study provides new insights into parental perceptions of child assessments and validates the effectiveness of the QUEVA-G questionnaire.

## Key findings

- The QUEVA-G questionnaire captures most areas of interest regarding parental perceptions of assessment.
- Thematic analysis revealed three primary domains: assessment process, effects of assessment, and parent-teacher relationships.
- The study identified unexplored aspects of parental experiences with child assessments.

## Abstract

The current study investigates parents’ perceptions of their child’s assessment, focusing on their responses to the Italian version of the Parents’ Experience of Assessment Scale (QUEVA-G). Twenty parents, who voluntarily agreed to be contacted after completing the questionnaire, participated in qualitative interviews to gain deeper insights into their assessment experiences. A thematic analysis was conducted on the interview transcriptions, highlighting three primary domains of parental experience: (1) parental perceptions of the assessment process; (2) effects of the assessment; and (3) parental perceptions of their relationship with their children’s teachers. The findings indicate that the QUEVA-G accurately captures most areas of interest as well as reveals unexplored aspects.