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T esting – why do we do it?

T esting – why do we do it?. Year 7 – 10 e- asTTle reading,writing and number PAT comprehension, vocabulary and mathematics tests Science Thinking with evidence. Standardised tests. Based on the NZ curriculum S tandardised (tried and tested on large numbers)

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T esting – why do we do it?

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  1. Testing – why do we do it? Year 7 – 10 e-asTTlereading,writingand number PAT comprehension, vocabulary and mathematics tests Science Thinking with evidence

  2. Standardised tests • Based on the NZ curriculum • Standardised(tried and tested on large numbers) • Published National averages • Determine how individuals are doing compared to students of the same age across the country • Identify high achieving students – accelerate • Identify students who need extra support • ‘One test, on one day’ - Bad hair days • Cross reference several results

  3. e-asTTle • Assessment Tools for Teaching and Learning • Online reading and number assessments • Published expectations/averages • Adaptive testing • As student gets questions right the test gets harder, if they make mistakes the test get easier • Ideally - half right and half wrong • Instant report • Results as a test score and a level

  4. asTTle done regularly • Show progress, evidence for reporting • What has been learnt – Achieved • What has been learnt well - Strengths • What has not been learnt - Gaps • What needs to be taught next – To be achieved • Results are in organiser and on e-portfolio • View online with unique asTTle username and the password (stdoms14) • https://e-asttle.education.govt.nz/StudentWeb/login.faces

  5. Progression Lynn Kincla & Alison Ellerbeck

  6. stdoms14

  7. PAT Comprehension, Vocabulary, Mathematics and Science • Progressive Achievement Tests • Based on the NZ curriculum • Standardised • Published National averages • Done at the start of every year • Teachers receive in depth reports • Stanineresult is 1 to 9 • Science Thinking - High Middle or Low

  8. Stanine

  9. Combining all results • Overall picture of the student’s capabilities • Teachers can target their needs • Extend and accelerate student learning • Consolidate and support learning • Ensure students are ‘on track’ for the future • Combined with classroom assessment and observation will give accurate reporting and feedback to students and parents • Parents can help support and focus student’s learning from home

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