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Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2019) Assessment in the primary classroom: principles and practice. Learning Matters, London. ISBN 9781526449986

Davies, D, Howe, A, Collier, C, Digby, R, Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 and McMahon, K (2019) Teaching science and technology in the early years (3-7). 3rd ed. Routledge, Abingdon. ISBN 9781138613058

Serret, N and Earle, S ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6155-1098, eds. (2018) ASE guide to primary science education. 4th ed. Association for Science Education, Hatfield. ISBN 9780863574573

Howe, A, Collier, C, McMahon, K, Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 and Davies, D (2017) Science 5-11: a guide for teachers. 3rd ed. Routledge, London. ISBN 9781138690578

Davies, D, Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, Collier, C, Digby, R, Howe, A and McMahon, K (2014) Teaching science and technology in the early years (3-7). 2nd ed. Routledge, Abingdon. ISBN 9780415825580

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2024) 'Consideration of the impact of a professional learning program to support the teaching and assessment of practical primary science in England.' In: Sardag, M, Kaya, G and Sogut, M, eds. Proceedings book series-I of the ESERA 2023 conference: connecting science education with cultural heritage. Nobel Bilimsel Eserler, Cappadocia, Turkey, pp. 456-463. ISBN 9786253939090

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2024) 'Thinking and working scientifically: science inquiry in action.' In: Skamp, K and Preston, C, eds. Teaching primary science constructively. 8th ed. Cengage, Southbank, Australia, pp. 172-210. ISBN 9780170472814

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2022) 'Transition from primary to secondary.' In: Dillon, J and Watts, M, eds. Debates in science education. 2nd ed. Routledge, Abingdon, pp. 214-226. ISBN 9780367685157

Bianchi, L and Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2022) 'Child-focused primary science inquiry: can the right balance be found between creativity, curriculum objectives and assessment requirements?' In: Murcia, K.J, Campbell, C, Joubert, M.M and Wilson, S, eds. Children’s creative inquiry in STEM. Springer, Cham, pp. 97-111. ISBN 9783030947231

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2022) 'Principles of assessment.' In: The early career framework handbook. 2nd ed. Sage, London, pp. 127-134. ISBN 9781529791174

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2020) 'Principles of assessment.' In: The early career framework handbook. Sage, London, pp. 111-118. ISBN 9781529724561

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, Qureshi, A, Rodger, P and Sampey, C (2018) 'Supporting assessment across the school.' In: Serret, N and Earle, S, eds. ASE guide to primary science education. 4th ed. Association for Science Education, Hatfield, pp. 238-247. ISBN 9780863574573

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2018) 'Use of case study to develop and exemplify of a model of teacher assessment.' In: Finlayson, O.E, McLoughlin, E, Erduran, S and Childs, P, eds. Electronic proceedings of the ESERA 2017 Conference - Research, Practice and Collaboration in Science Education. (co-ed. Jens Dolin), Pt. 11 . Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland, pp. 1386-1393. ISBN 9781873769843 Please click the title to check availability.

McMahon, K, Howe, A, Davies, D, Collier, C and Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2016) 'Creative pedagogies in early years science: thematic planning and sustained scientific dialogues.' In: Lavonen, J, Juuti, K, Lampiselkä, J, Uitto, A and Hahl, K, eds. Electronic proceedings of the ESERA 2015 Conference - Science Education Research: Engaging Learners for a Sustainable Future. (co-ed.Esmé Glauert & Fani Stylianidou), Pt. 15 . University of Helsinki, Helsinki, pp. 2626-2638. ISBN 9789515115416

Davies, D, Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, Collier, C, Digby, R, Howe, A and McMahon, K (2016) 'Teacher assessment of science in English primary schools.' In: Lavonen, J, Juuti, K, Lampiselkä, J, Uitto, A and Hahl, K, eds. Electronic proceedings of the ESERA 2015 Conference - Science Education Research: Engaging Learners for a Sustainable Future. (co-ed. Jens Dolin & Per Kind) (Pt. 11). University of Helsinki, Helsinki, pp. 1577-1588. ISBN 9789515115416

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 and Serret, N (2014) 'Learning science through talk.' In: Dunne, M and Peacock, A, eds. Primary science: a guide to teaching practice. 2nd ed. Sage, London, pp. 175-193. ISBN 9781446295090

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, Lievesley, T and Dunne, M (2014) 'Planning for assessment for learning.' In: Dunne, M and Peacock, A, eds. Primary science: a guide to teaching practice. 2nd ed. Sage, London, pp. 213-235. ISBN 9781446295090

Collier, C and McMahon, K (2014) 'A thematic approach to humans and animals in Early Years education.' In: Davies, D, Howe, A, Collier, C, Digby, R, Earle, S ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6155-1098 and McMahon, K, eds. Teaching science and technology in the early years (3-7). 2nd ed. Routledge, Abingdon, pp. 125-144. ISBN 9780415825580

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 and Serret, N (2011) 'Children communicating science.' In: Dunne, M and Peacock, A, eds. Primary science: a guide to teaching practice. Sage, London, pp. 111-124. ISBN 9780857025050

Hayes, S ORCID: 0000-0001-8633-0155, Jandrić, P, la Velle, L, Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, Šrajer, F, Dragić, Z, Kubat, S, Peraica, A, Švraka, D, Popović, S, Mumelaš, D, Pospiš, D, Vujanović, B, Lugović, S, Jopling, M, Tolbert, S and Watermeyer, R (2024) 'Postdigital citizen science and humanities: dialogue from the ground.' Postdigital Science and Education. doi: 10.1007/s42438-024-00514-z

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2024) 'Comparison of online, blended and face-to-face modes for in-service discipline-specific professional development in primary science.' European Journal of Teacher Education. doi: 10.1080/02619768.2024.2385047 Please click the title to check availability.

Jopling, M et al (2024) 'Postdigital citizen science and humanities: a theoretical kaleidoscope.' Postdigital Science and Education.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 and Turner, J (2023) 'What has happened to teacher assessment of science in English primary schools? Revisiting evidence from the Primary Science Quality Mark.' Research in Science & Technological Education, 41 (1). pp. 22-38.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 and McMahon, K (2022) 'Applying cognitive science principles to primary science.' Impact, 16. pp. 13-16.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 and Bianchi, L (2022) 'What role can professional learning frameworks play in developing teacher agency in subject leadership in primary science?' Professional Development in Education, 48 (3). pp. 462-475.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2022) 'Early Science research summary: use of play and role of the adult.' Journal of Emergent Science, 22. pp. 5-12. Please click the title to check availability.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2021) 'Principles and purposes of assessment in the classroom.' Impact, 12. pp. 20-23.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2021) 'Formative decision-making in response to primary science classroom assessment: what to do next?' Frontiers in Education. 5:584200.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2020) 'Balancing the demands of validity and reliability in practice: case study of a changing system of primary science summative assessment.' London Review of Education, 18 (2). pp. 221-235.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 and McCullagh, J (2020) 'Developing understanding of science skills in Northern Ireland through co-teaching between pre- and in-service teachers.' Journal of Emergent Science, 18. pp. 49-55. Please click the title to check availability.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2018) 'Introduction to the TAPS special issue of 'Primary Science'.' Primary Science, 2018. p. 4.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2018) 'TAPS for pupils.' Primary Science, 151. p. 23.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2017) ''But I’ve not got time for any more assessment': balancing the demands of validity and reliability.' Impact, 1. pp. 44-46.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 and McMahon, K (2017) 'Moderation for professional learning.' Primary Science, 149. pp. 28-30. Please click the title to check availability.

Davies, D. J, Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, McMahon, K, Howe, A and Collier, C (2017) 'Development and exemplification of a model for Teacher Assessment in Primary Science.' International Journal of Science Education, 39 (14). pp. 1869-1890.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2017) 'The challenge of balancing key principles in teacher assessment.' Journal of Emergent Science, 12 (Winter). pp. 41-47. Please click the title to check availability.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2015) 'Introducing the TAPS pyramid model.' Primary Science, 140. pp. 24-25.

Davies, D, Collier, C, Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, Howe, A and McMahon, K (2015) 'Preparing science teachers for assessment without levels.' Science Teacher Education, 72 (Feb). pp. 9-16.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2015) 'An exploration of whole-school assessment systems.' Primary Science, 136. pp. 20-22.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 and Davies, D (2014) 'Assessment without levels.' Education in Science, 258. pp. 30-31.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2014) 'Formative and summative assessment of science in English primary schools: evidence from the Primary Science Quality Mark.' Research in Science & Technological Education, 32 (2). pp. 216-228.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2014) 'Assessment in England: some FAQs (and answers!).' Primary Science, 133. p. 27.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2009) 'Using video to consider and evaluate evidence.' Primary Science, 106. pp. 18-21.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2004) 'Using an interactive whiteboard to improve science-specific skills.' Primary Science, 85. pp. 18-20.

McMahon, K ORCID: 0000-0002-3681-6509, Barber, K-A, Bates, A and Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2024) Richer retrieval: developing strategies for retrieval practice to consolidate and elaborate knowledge in primary science. In: International Mind Brain and Education Conference, 10 - 12 July 2024, Leuven, Belgium.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2022) Supporting teachers with formative assessment in primary science. In: STEM 2022: 7th International STEM in Education Conference, 23 - 26 November 2022, University of Sydney [online].

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2018) How to use the TAPS self-evaluation tool. In: ASE Annual Conference, 3 - 6 January 2018, University of Liverpool, UK.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, Rodger, P and Qureshi, A (2016) Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS): use of a self-evaluation tool for school development. In: Using STEM Research Conference: Using Research to Improve Teaching and Learning of STEM Subjects, 20 - 21 May 2016, National STEM Learning Centre, University of York, York, UK.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2015) Research collaboration in the Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) project. In: Engage 2015: Engaging with Impact, 2 -3 December 2015, Marriott Royal Hotel, Bristol, UK.

McMahon, K, Howe, A, Davies, D, Collier, C and Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2015) Creative pedagogies in early years science: thematic planning and sustained scientific dialogues. In: ESERA2015 : 11th Biannual Conference of the European Science Education Research Association, 31 August - 4 September 2015, Helsinki, Finland.

Davies, D, McMahon, K, Howe, A, Collier, C, Digby, R and Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2015) Teacher assessment of science in English primary schools. In: ESERA2015 : 11th Biannual Conference of the European Science Education Research Association, 31 August - 4 September 2015, Helsinki, Finland.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2018) The relationship between formative and summative teacher assessment of primary science in England. PhD thesis, Bath Spa University. doi: 10.17870/bathspa.00011554

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2023) Impact on practice: examples from the Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) project. Bath Spa University, Bath.

Turner, J, Bianchi, L and Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2023) A response to the Ofsted Finding the Optimum report: implications for practice in primary science. Association for Science Education, University of Manchester.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2023) Stoke exemplification for primary science (SEPS) pupil work collections. Bath Spa University.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 and McMahon, K (2022) Cognitive science and TAPS: guidance from the Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) project. Primary Science Teaching Trust, Bristol.

Turner, J, Bianchi, L and Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2022) A response to the Ofsted Research Review for Science: guidance for primary schools. Association for Science Education, University of Manchester.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, Jones, B, Coakley, R, Fenn, L and Davies, D (2018) The Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) Pyramid Model: TAPS Cymru: examples from Wales. Primary Science Teaching Trust. Please click the title to check availability.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, McMahon, K, Collier, C, Howe, A and Davies, D (2017) The Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) school self-evaluation tool [updated]. Primary Science Teaching Trust, Bristol.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, McMahon, K, Collier, C, Howe, A and Davies, D (2016) The Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) school self-evaluation tool. Please click the title to check availability.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, Davies, D, McMahon, K, Collier, C, Howe, A and Digby, R (2015) Introducing the TAPS pyramid model. Primary Science Teaching Trust, Primary Science Teaching Trust website.

Davies, D, Collier, C, Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, Howe, A and McMahon, K (2014) Approaches to Science assessment in English primary schools: interim findings from the Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) project.

Davies, D, Collier, C, Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, Howe, A and McMahon, K (2014) Approaches to Science assessment in English primary schools: teachers' summary. Please click the title to check availability.

Quigley, A, Cocker, G, Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098, Rogers, B and Moore, M (2024) Evidence into Action, Ep 21: primary science [podcast].

Ellis, B and Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2023) Explorify: episode 2 [podcast].

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2022) Early science: what is it and how do we support it? Early Childhood Hub.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2020) We need formative assessment now more than ever [blog post]. Research Hub - The Chartered College of Teaching.

Earle, S ORCID: 0000-0002-6155-1098 (2016) Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS): use of a self-evaluation tool for school development. STEM Learning elibrary.