how is my child assessed and how does this affect the report?
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Ho w is my c h il d a s s e s s e d &
h o w d o e s t h is a f f e c t t h e r e p o r t ?
W h y A s s e s s ?
• To plan the learning sequence• To pinpoint where students are on the
learning continuum• To identify student outcomes• To inform future teaching & learning• To report student achievement
W h a t is A ssessment?
• Assessment for Learning
• Assessment of Learning
A s s e s s m e n t for L e a r n in g
• Teacher observations of students working in groups, pairs or as an individual
• Listening to student responses• Interviewing students• Analysing student responses• Maintaining records of student response
A s s e s s m e n t of L e a r n in g
• Projects• Investigations• Oral reports or explanations• Tests and practical assignments• Multi-media presentations
P la n n in g A s s e s s m e n t
• Syllabus Outcome• Backwards approach• What … • How …
S y l la b u s O u t c o m e
• D escribes and models halves and quarters, of objects and collections, occurring in everyday situations
C r i t e r ia B a s e d A s s e s s m e n t
• Engages in writing texts with the intention of conveying an idea or a message
• Produces simple texts that show the emergence of the grammar and punctuation needed to achieve the purpose of the text
• Begins to use letters to represent known words when spelling
• Produces most lower-case and upper-case letters and uses computer technology to construct texts
C r i t e r ia B a s e d A s s e s s m e n t
• Expectation• Features of the task• Student Feedback
Hist ory of A- E
• 2007• Common grade scale • Years 1 - 10
How Does A- E work?
The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding
in few areas of the content and has achieved very limited competence in some
of the processes and skills.
How Does A- E work?
The student has a basic knowledge and understanding
of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and
skills.
How Does A- E work?
The student has a sound knowledge and understanding
of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence
in the processes and skills.
How Does A- E work?
The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding
of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In
addition, the student is able to apply this knowledge and these skills in most
situations.
How Does A- E work?
The student has extensive knowledge and understanding
of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has
achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply
these skills to new situations.