Review of Assessment Procedures at Key Stage 1 - 2005

School Self Review of assessment procedures at end of Key Stage 1. This should have been attached to MI 64/05.

To inform a discussion with the RDA as to how schools have found the changes to end of Key Stage 1 assessment arrangements.

How does current practice in your school match each statement?

1. Mirrors the statement
2. Room for minor improvements
3. Elements require development
4. Requires rethinking

The end of key stage assessment (assessment of learning) in a school will be effective and judgements soundly based if:

• Everyone, including parents and carers, is aware of the status of teacher assessment and tests & tasks and the different and complementary nature of each;
  

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• Assessment of learning is not just tests;
  

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• Teachers have a clear understanding of the level descriptions and how to apply them holistically in making end of key stage teacher assessments;
  

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• Judgements made against level descriptions use a range of assessment information;
  

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• Teachers make summative judgements which are consistent with a shared understanding of standards developed through moderation activities within and across schools;
  

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• Item analysis of summative information is used as a tool to identify gaps in learning and teaching and track pupils' progress;
  

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• The outcomes of assessment of learning activities provide feedback and indicate the 'next steps' for pupils;
  

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• Assessment of learning is used to evaluate teaching and for monitoring the progress of individuals and cohorts.
  

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School: ........................................................

Date: ..........................................................

This form should be completed before the RDA visit.