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Mereworth Community Primary School Assessment data information meeting Presentation to Parents July 2016 Purpose of the meeting 1. Share information with you about how we assess your child against the new National Curriculum; focusing on our
Assessment data information meeting
your child against the new National Curriculum; focusing on our 21 STEPS assessment system that we use for Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening and Maths.
child’s annual school report next week.
The new National Curriculum came into force from September 2014. Expectations are much higher. Children at the end of Year 5 are now expected to be working at a similar standard to the end of Year 6 under the previous curriculum.
there has been a significant uplift in expectations for each year group under the new National Curriculum.
National Curriculum expectations for all Year groups Y1 – Y6.
At the end of this school year we will report your child’s attainment according to the ‘expected standard’ for their year group. Attainment in Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening and Maths will be given a STEP number and there will be an explanation about what this means.
year group (Year 1- Year 6) called 21 STEPS.
by over 80 schools in Kent.
children should be able to do in their year group.
learning that each child in their class is able to do. This data is analysed for each class and then we meet to discuss pupil progress and attainment in a meeting called ‘PUPIL PROGRESS.’
we address any issues arising from the data for individual children.
child against the new National Curriculum using our 21 STEPS Assessment system. We know exactly what your child can do and what they need to do next.
3 STEPS each year.
your child has made during the school year. These 3 STEPS match the three big terms of the school year:
End of Autumn Term – Christmas End of Spring Term – Easter End of Summer Term – July and end of school year
curriculum expectations, it may take some children longer to catch-up with the end of year ‘year group expectations.’
YR 1 2 3 Y1 4 5 6 Y2 7 8 9 Y3 10 11 12 Y4 13 14 15 Y5 16 17 18 Y6 19 20 21
STEP number your child has achieved in READING, WRITING, SPEAKING & LISTENING and MATHS.
National Curriculum standards that our 21 STEPS assessment criteria breaks down.
to see an explanation for each STEP number and what this means, for example …
‘expected standard’ is the middle STEP of
Year 2 STEPS:
7
9
YR 1 2 3 Y1 4 5 6 Y2 7 8 9 Y3 10 11 12 Y4 13 14 15 Y5 16 17 18 Y6 19 20 21
STEP End of year attainment against the ‘expected standard’ for Year 2 pupils at the end of the school year
STEP 6 or below Working below the expected standard STEP 7
Working towards the expected standard
STEP 8
Working at the expected standard
STEP 9
Working in greater depth within the expected standard
evidence to show that your child has achieved the vast majority of the statements within the STEP independently, for example, in a test situation or at least three weeks after teaching. By assessing your child in this way we can be certain that they are able to use and apply their knowledge and understanding independently and confidently.
Some children are not able to access the curriculum for their year group in one or more subject areas. This is reported as Working below the expected standard. The end of year report and the Class Teacher(s) will be able to inform you about what your child is able to do and their next steps for learning.
One major change with the disappearance of levels is that when challenging the more able learners, there is an emphasis on breadth of learning and deepening learning by using and applying their knowledge and skills. The expectation is that more able children will develop a deeper and fuller understanding of the curriculum at their Year group related expectations.
attainment and learning journey throughout their school life for: Reading Writing Speaking & Listening Maths It will show what your child needs to do next to progress in their learning and to ‘master’ their year group curriculum. This informs the Class Teacher’s curriculum planning and support for your child.
accurately track and assess exactly what your child is able to do and use this information to inform what they need to do next.
next Class Teacher(s) in September 2016 to inform teaching and curriculum coverage.
and give an attainment grade for SCIENCE.
rigorously tracked and monitored in the same way.
National Curriculum end of Key Stage expectations for attainment.
attainment against the expected standard for example …
Attainment 1
Working below the expected standard
2
Working at the expected standard
3
Working in greater depth within the expected standard
Grade Effort 1
Participation is usually limited and variable.
2
Usually motivated and prepared to become involved in learning.
3
Exceptional effort and attitude in all areas at all times.
further areas for development. Please can you support your child at home to make progress in these areas to ensure that they achieve the very best outcomes next school year.
that your child achieves the very best educational outcomes.
Thank you for your continued support and working partnership with school staff to ensure that your child achieves the very best educational outcomes.