Understanding Assessments

Welcome to Catsfield CE School:

6th November 2012

Why do we assess?

We aspire to the highest standards of achievement and attainment for all to enable all children to reach their potential.

Assessing and tracking children’s progress ensure we are able to do this.

When do we assess?

All members of staff are continually assessing the children through observation, discussion, formal and informal marking.

Peer and self assessment: children are taught to achieve high standards by marking work against the ‘steps to success’ and setting themselves and their friends a target for the next piece of work.

What do we do with our assessments?

Track children’s progress Identify strengths and weaknesses in

teaching and learning Use data to inform whole school trends Identify underperforming children so that we

can help them reach their potential Send data to County

What does a ‘level’ mean?

On their report your child received a number and a letter. E.g: 2C

The number is their national curriculum level ranging from 1-5 in primary school

The letter is where they are in that level C - has reach all of the previous level and is just

starting this level B - secure at that level A - high attainment in this level

Levels

Catsfield CEP School: Pupil Progress Profile

Name: Arnold

Autumn: 2012

Your child is currently in Y4

The attainment levels are based on continuous

assessment of the child's progress.

through the national curriculum levels.

The targets are based on high expectations Attainment indicates where

of progress through the current school year. your child is NOW.Target is their goal for the end of this school year.

Early yearscurriculum………>>>

This report aims to help parents/carers understand how their child is attaining in relation to National Curriculum levels, as assessed bycontinuous teacher assessment. The report also identifies the child’s attainment progress targets for the coming year.

Please speak to your child's teacher if you have any questions.

We hope you find this information helpful.

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Finding out your child’s level.

Parents’ Evening: twice a year. Formal year end report Informal conversations with your class

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