Assessment & Reporting

Formative assessments...
are used to improve instructional methods
Assessment for learning



Summative assessments...
make a judgment of student competency after
an instructional phase is complete.
Assessment of learning

Assessment as learning
Assessment
A-E grades are a point in time judgement






The professional judgement of teachers
continues to be central to this process
Key messages - 1
At the beginning of the reporting period,
teachers will consider what students are
expected to learn.




At the end of the reporting period, teachers
will consider how well students have
achieved what they are expected to learn
during that semester.
Understanding A-E grades
Dialogue needs to occur with colleagues,
within year/stage groups, within and
between schools.





This is how we will enhance the level of
consistency in our student reporting.
Key Messages - 2
The allocating of the A-E grade is an overall
judgement based on a range of assessment.




These judgements are not just based on
assessment tasks, but include observations,
ongoing anecdotal records and other
contextual information known by the
teacher.
Key messages - 3
Work Samples
Consistent use of plain, clear language.




This can and should include references to
quality teaching principles.
Key messages - 4
Policy Standards reporting
3.2.2 Years 1 10
Schools will use the following achievement scale to report to parents for
students in Years 1 10. The achievement of students is to be assessed
in relation to syllabus standards.
A Outstanding The student has an 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.
B High 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
to most situations.

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.

The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content
and has achieved a basic level of competence in the processes and
skills

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
C Sound
D Basic
E Limited
The C description is listed first because a
judgement about sound achievement is a
logical starting point.
Starting with C
In practice, a C would be allocated if the student is
performing reasonably well with the work that has
been taught.


Some work may have needed some extra revision
or even some individualised instruction, but the
student has understood the main concepts and
has demonstrated an adequate level of
competence.
C - Sound
In practice, a D would be allocated if the
students performance is inconsistent.



There will be some gaps or lack of depth in his or
her understanding of the work that has been
taught and there is evidence that this has been
occurring across a range of assessments.
D - Basic
In practice, an E would be awarded if there is a
high level of concern about the students
performance. He or she will have experienced
difficulty in most of the assessment tasks.
It is likely that the student will only have an
elementary knowledge in a few areas of what was
taught.
This should not be a
surprise to the parent.
E - Limited
In practice, a B would be awarded if the student
is performing very well with the work presented
and has consistently met the outcomes at a high
level for the reporting period.


This has been evident across assessment tasks.
B - High
For example,


the student has achieved very good results in all
the aspects of the mathematics program that has
been taught during the semester.



The student demonstrates the confidence, skills
and understandings which are going to enable
them to easily extend their learning in the area.
B - High
In practice an A would be awarded if the student
is performing extremely well and is regularly
applying their skills, extensive knowledge and
deep understanding to new situations.


The student is demonstrating outstanding
achievement.
A - Outstanding
But most importantly
teachers need to be very
clear about what an
A
will look like when they
plan assessment tasks.
A - Outstanding
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