Cambridge presentation for gr 6 parents 19 july 2012

Cambridge Primaryand

Cambridge Primary Checkpoint

STB – ACS (International) Jakarta

Subjects

Covers the subjects of English, Mathematics and Science

Supported by their own Curriculums and Planning


Strands For Each Subject

English : UsageReadingWriting

Mathematics:GeometryHandling DataMeasureNumberProblem Solving

Science:BiologyChemistryPhysicsScientific Inquiry


More information is available onhttp://www.cie.org.uk/qualifications/academic/primary/

Assessment2 types of assessment, set by Cambridge- Progression Test

Taken in Grade 3, 4, 5 and 6 for English, Mathematics and Science

- Checkpoint Test

Taken towards the end of Grade 6


Progression TestsA series of test which can be used to: • monitor progress and identify strengths and

weaknesses in individual learner and in class groups

• reflect and enhance teaching and learning at school


Primary Checkpoint• A diagnostic assessment for use in the final year

of primary education designed by University of Cambridge

• Covers the subjects of English, Mathematics and Science

• Set and marked by Cambridge• Not a pass/fail test


Primary Checkpoint Result

Two documents for every subject for each learner :

1. Statement of Achievement

Scores are between 0.0 to 6.0, from the weakest to the

best performance.

2. Report For Student


Overall result of the subject

Result in each major strand

Brief explanation of what Cambridge

Primary Checkpoint scores

mean

Learner’s strengths – questions where learner did better than other students of

the same overall ability.

Learner’s weaknesses – questions where learner did not do as well as other students of the same

overall ability.


Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Schedule

The dates for Primary Checkpoint Test: 22 – 24 April 2013

Monday 22 April - English Paper 1 and 2Tuesday 23 April - Mathematics Paper 1 and 2 Wednesday 24 April - Science Paper 1 and 2


Primary Checkpoint - English

• 2 papers – 1 hour each• Paper 1 is non-fiction text• Paper 2 is fiction text• Both papers test reading comprehension and writing

while Paper 1 includes grammar, vocabulary and punctuation

• 80% on reading and writing


Primary Checkpoint - Mathematics

• 2 Papers• Paper 1 - 45 min, calculators not allowed• Paper 2 – 45 min, calculators allowed• All topics are covered in all papers.


Primary Checkpoint - Science

• 2 papers – 45 minutes each• Calculators allowed for both papers• All topics are covered in both papers

More information on specimen papers:http://www.cie.org.uk/qualifications/academic/primary/primarycheckpoint/resources


Cambridge International Primary Programme

(CIPP)Cambridge Primary

Name for the test at the end of Grade 6

Cambridge International Primary Achievement Test (CIPAT)

Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Test

Scoring system for Checkpoint Test

Between 6.1 to 6.6 Between 0.0 to 6.0 From the weakest to the best performance

Checkpoint Test Markers

Papers were marked by accredited teachers in each Cambridge school

Papers are sent to and marked by Cambridge

Result Documents

Students were given a statement of result with their score of all the subject(s) taken.

Students will get Statement of Achievement and Report for each subject taken.

Test Fee Free of Charge US$ 80


Overall Results Of Primary Checkpoint Test 2012

• 50 students sat for the test• 19 students achieved straight level 6 in all the 3 subjects. • Average score for English : 5.6

Mathematics : 5.81

Science : 5.83


Overall Result

Grade

CIPATCheckpoint Test

20122010 2011

English 4.73 5.33 5.6

Mathematics 4.95 5.00 5.81

Science 4.93 4.92 5.83

GradeCIPAT

Grade Checkpoint Test20122010 2011

6.6 22.5 % 46.15 % 6.0 38%

6.5 37.5 % 46 15 % 5.0 – 5.9 54%

6.4 30 % 2.56 % 4.0 – 4.9 6%

6.3 10 % 5.13 % 3.0 – 3.9 2%

6.2 0 % 0 % 2.0 – 2.9 0%

6.1 5 % 0 % 1.0 – 1.9 0%

English

GradeCIPAT


6.6 35 % 30.77 % 6.0 76%

6.5 42.5 % 46 15 % 5.0 – 5.9 18%

6.4 15 % 15.58 % 4.0 – 4.9 6%

6.3 2.5 % 7.68 % 3.0 – 3.9 0%

6.2 0 % 0 % 2.0 – 2.9 0%

6.1 5 % 0 % 1.0 – 1.9 %

Mathematics



Science

GradeCIPAT


6.6 25 % 17.85 % 6.0 80%

6.5 55 % 61.54 % 5.0 – 5.9 14%

6.4 12.5 % 15.38 % 4.0 – 4.9 6 %

6.3 2.5 % 5.13 % 3.0 – 3.9 0 %

6.2 5 % 0 % 2.0 – 2.9 0%

6.1 0 % 0 % 1.0 – 1.9 0 %

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