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Whole School Approach – Specific Skill Level 4 – Form A – Parts B and C – Drumcondra Primary Maths Test
Rationale Communicating “… gathering, recording, interpreting, using and reporting information about a child’s progress and achievement in developing knowledge, skills and attitudes” Assessment in the Primary School Curriculum: Guidelines for Schools, p. 7, NCCA, 2007
Communicating Who? What? • Parents • Class teacher • Principal • Pupil • LS/Resource T • Inspector • NEPS • Ed. Welfare Board • School to which pupil is transferring • Other relevant professionals • STen score • Standard score • Descriptors
Communicating • Results explained orally • Use of STen with a descriptor attached • Avoidance of technical language • Result not viewed in isolation • Use of results to further teaching and learning • Transfer of information to next class teacher
Communicating How? When? • Twice during each school year • At two points where standardised tests are obligatory • Oral • Written
Storing • How long? • Where? • What?
Key message The interpretation of standardised test results is most beneficial when it enhances teaching and learning