Assessment Information

Evening

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The purpose of the evening

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Why?

How?

What do teachers mean when they talk

about levels?

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An example level descriptor

Writing: Level 3Pupils’ writing is often organised, imaginative and clear. The

main features of different forms of writing are used appropriately, beginning to be adapted to different readers. Sequences of sentences extend ideas logically and words are chosen for variety and interest. The basic grammatical

structure of sentences is usually correct.

Spelling is accurate, including that of common, polysyllabic words.

Punctuation to mark sentences – full stops, capital letters and question marks is used accurately.

Handwriting is joined and legible.

National Curriculum Level Descriptors

Levels 1- 5 (normal primary range)

Within each level there are 3 sub levels: C (low)

B (secure) A (high)

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The Foundation Stage ProfileNursery and Reception•Scale points•Average for the end of the year is 6 points•What if they’re not completed?•Judgements are moderated by the Education Department (ESC).

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Foundation Stage Profile• Literacy in 4 strands:Language for communication and thinkingLinking sounds to lettersReading Writing

• Numeracy in 3 strandsNumbers as labels for countingCalculatingShape, space and measures

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Increasing level of ability

1c, 1b, 1a, 2c, 2b, 2a, 3c, 3b, 3a, 4c, 4b, 4a, 5c, 5b, 5a

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Mapping attainment and progress

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Year R

1c 1b 1a 2c 2b 2a 3c 3b 3a 4c 4b 4a 5c 5b 5a 6c

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

FSP1/4 FSP 5 FSP6/7 FSP 8

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Progress

2 sub-levels every academic year e.g. 2B → 3C

2 whole levels from end of Key Stage 1 to end of Key

Stage 2 •e.g. 2B → 4B

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How do we ensure our judgements are accurate and

robust?

External moderation (by an external team trained by ESC)

Internal moderation (in school)

LiteracyStrands of the English Curriculum

There are three strands in the English National Curriculum;

ReadingWriting

Speaking and Listening

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LiteracyAPP as a tool

Assessing Pupil Progress is a tool we use which is on our School Pupil Tracker.

It takes the National Curriculum Level Descriptors and breaks them down into smaller steps.

We use this as a very useful assessment tool.

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Level 2 – National Curriculum • Pupils’ reading of simple texts

shows understanding and is generally accurate.

• They express opinions about major events or ideas in stories, poems and non-fiction.

• They use more than one strategy, such as phonic, graphic, syntactic and contextual, in reading unfamiliar words and establishing meaning.

Level 2 – APP In some reading range of key words read on sight unfamiliar

words decoded using appropriate strategies, e.g. blending sounds some fluency and expression, e.g. taking account of speech marks, punctuation

In some reading some specific, straightforward information recalled, e.g. names of characters, main ingredients generally clear idea of where to look for information, e.g. about characters, topics

In some reading simple, plausible inference about events and information, using evidence from text e.g. how a character is feeling, what makes a plant grow comments based on textual cues, sometimes misunderstood

In some reading some awareness of use of features of organization, e.g. beginning and ending of story, types of punctuation In some reading some effective language choices noted, e.g. “slimy” is a good word there some familiar patterns of language identified, e.g. once upon a time; first, last, next,

In some reading some awareness that writers have viewpoints and purposes, e.g. ‘it tells you how to do something’, ‘she thinks it’s not fair’ simple statements about likes and dislikes in reading, sometimes with reasons

In some reading general features of a few text types identified, e.g. information books, stories, print media some awareness that books are set in different times and places

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Real life example of levelled

work

Writing sample from a child working at Level 2b.

Real life example of levelled

work

Writing sample from a child working at Level 5b.

LiteracyTarget setting

Every class teacher sets regular targets for reading and writing. These are designed to help children move

their learning on. The aim is that they will work through two targets per

term although this is dependent on the child.

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LiteracySchool priorities for Literacy

Writing!

Great Expectations in writing

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Numeracy

There are 4 strands in Numeracy

Using and ApplyingNumber

Shape, space and measureHandling Data

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Using and Applying

Level 2

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Level 3

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Number

Level 2

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Number

Level 3

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