1. PLC Assessment and Reporting

2. Overview The PLC Context Assessment & Reporting @PLC Sydney o Rationale o What does it look like? o Impact Parent Feedback Perspective 3. The PLC Context Tradition oChurch School oInner West Sydney oVillage environment oExcellence 4. The PLC Context Evolution oChristian World View oInternational oTechnology oExcellence plus 5. Assessment & Reporting: Rationale Teaching & Learning Framework Anthony,D@plc 6. Assessment & Reporting: Rationale Anthony,D@plc 7. http://visible-learning.org/hattie-ranking-influences-effect-sizes-learning- achievement/ Assessment & Reporting: Rationale Hattie 8. http://bowmanatbrooks.weebly.com/ Assessment & Reporting: Rationale Dweck 9. Individual Performance and responsibility 10. Learn how to play the game... but WHAT is the game???? 11. Success is a process assessment just another day in the office! 12. Learning & Assessment RULES OF ENGAGEMENT Policy aligned with BoS requirements. Adhered to... Familiarity essential... but there is much more! 13. Course Cohort & HSC performance: Broad HSC examination performance by a course cohort: Relative spacing remains constant Entire cohort stretched Effect on individual depends on relative position within cohort Impact on Course Result & ATAR: Variable 14. Course Cohort & HSC performance: Poor HSC examination performance by a course cohort: Relative spacing remains constant Entire subject cohort compressed Entire subject cohort decreased Impact on Course Result & ATAR: Very Negative 15. Course Cohort & HSC performance: High HSC examination performance by a course cohort: Relative spacing remains constant Entire subject cohort compressed Entire subject cohort elevated Impact on Course Result & ATAR: Very Positive 16. the importance of learning... together! 17. collaboration and common goals critical! 18. helping each other best result possible for all! 19. Assessment Grading & Emotion 20. Assessment Grading & Emotion Parental enlightenment: Response V Reaction Rational V Emotive Informed V Ignorant Transparent V Veiled Timely V Bi-annual the same applies to students! 21. Reporting Challenge Barriers: Paper chase Teacher workloads Reporting season = stress Tradition would you like fries with that? 22. Setting up Assessment Schedules: Google Spreadsheet o HoF Input o Clash check Organisation essential SAMPLE 23. Parent Portal INTRODUCTORY VIDEOS 24. The Portal: Assessment Calendar Assessment Notifications Weekly Digest Task Performance and Feedback Standards Relative to cohort Semester 1 Report: Summary Annual Academic Report 25. The Portal: Sample Task Feedback 26. The Portal: Sample Task Feedback 27. The Portal: Sample Task Feedback 28. Semester 1 Summary Report: Automated from data No Individual Teacher Comment Tabular Compilation Task results Learning attitudes/Effort rating Year Directors comment SAMPLE 29. Annual Academic Report: Full Academic Report No Print/Handling & Postage SAMPLE 30. Feedback & Reporting: Impact: Removal of Sem 1Reporting Season Save approx. 20hrs teacher time (FTL) Refocus on task feedback o Specific How to improve o Transparent Inclusivity o Continuous/timely Individual reflection o Common for cohort We are one o Longitudinal tracking Development maximum effect for a sustainable effort! 31. 1 . In 2013, my daughter was in the following year group: Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Number 36 25% 16 11% 30 21% 21 15% 20 14% 20 14% Daughters Year Group (2013) Portal Survey: Parental feedback to us. 32. 1 . In 2013, my daughter was in the following year group: Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Number 36 25% 16 11% 30 21% 21 15% 20 14% 20 14% Enables easy access to assessment performance? Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree I have not triedto accessthe portal Num % Num % Num % Num % Num % Number 29 22% 75 58% 14 11% 6 5% 1 1% Other Num % Number 4 3% Portal Survey: Parental feedback to us. 33. Adherence to time frames? Portal Survey: Parental feedback to us. 34. Improved throughout last year? Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree Num % Nu m % Nu m % Nu m % Number 13 10% 82 64% 30 23% 4 3% Portal Survey: Parental feedback to us. 35. The weekly digest helpful? Portal Survey: Parental feedback to us. 36. Clearly presents relevant information about academic performance? Portal Survey: Parental feedback to us. 37. The Box and Whisker Chart is helpful? Portal Survey: Parental feedback to us. 38. Daughter/s used the task feedback to reflect on performance? Portal Survey: Parental feedback to us. 39. Parent used the task feedback as the basis of informed discussion? Portal Survey: Parental feedback to us. 40. Portal Survey: Conclusions We are on the right track but room for improvement Some areas require further explanation Education of parents (information evenings) Incorporation into pedagogical practices Some aspects are not user friendly New version will address many identified issues Was under-utilised in 2013 New system Identify the value Encourage access familiarity 41. Parental Challenge: Maintaining balance... ...Sometimes not easy! 42. working together daughters parents plc 43. Thank you for listening. Sancte Sapienter be holy wisely