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.