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In-Service Teacher Training

In-Service Teacher Training. Assessment in IGCSE Mathematics 0580/0581 Session 1: Introduction to the Syllabus. Welcome. Introductions Background Aim of training. Session 1 looks at:. Syllabus aims The structure of the syllabus Assessment Objectives The development of different skills

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In-Service Teacher Training

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  1. In-Service Teacher Training Assessment in IGCSE Mathematics 0580/0581 Session 1: Introduction to the Syllabus

  2. Welcome • Introductions • Background • Aim of training

  3. Session 1 looks at: • Syllabus aims • The structure of the syllabus • Assessment Objectives • The development of different skills • The difference between formative and summative assessment

  4. Aims of the syllabus • Knowledge • Understanding • Appreciation • Initiative • Communicating • Application

  5. Structure of the syllabus (1) There are 37 topics listed in the syllabus. • The Core curriculum is applicable to all students • The Extended (Supplement) curriculum builds on the Core material and the relevant sections are placed next to each other in the syllabus

  6. Structure of the syllabus (2) There are four main Curriculum topics: • Number • Shape and Space • Algebra • Statistics and Probability

  7. Structure of the syllabus (3) • Grade Descriptions • Grades A, C and F descriptors • Grade C – overlap between Core and Extended

  8. Assessment Objectives (1) • Objectives 12, 13 and 15 are specifically related to Extension level • Assessment Objectives could be considered in borderline Core/Extended entry cases for students

  9. Assessment Objectives (2): Core and Extended target grades

  10. Assessment Objectives (3): Composition of the papers

  11. Assessment Objectives (4): • Papers 1, 2 and 3 are answered on the question paper and provide working space for students. • Paper 4 is answered on separate paper and students may be required to use separate graph paper for some questions.

  12. Assessment Objectives (5):Coursework • 0581 option involves coursework in addition to the examination papers • From 2006, one piece of coursework is sufficient • Worth 20% of the final grade • CIE only allow coursework to improve the exam grade

  13. Assessment Objectives (6): Coursework • Centres need written approval from CIE to undertake the coursework option • Approval is granted for teachers who satisfy CIE requirements for the moderation of coursework • Centres receive in-service training through the distance learning packs

  14. Formative assessment (1): Summative assessment • Terminal testing and interim testing • No individual feedback on summative assessments that involve public examinations Formative assessment • Assessing student progress regularly • Feedback to students • Feedback used to improve student performance

  15. Formative assessment (2):The nature of formative assessment • Formative assessment involves an interaction between the student and teacher • The teacher is able to assess progress, for example, by feedback on tests, etc. • True formative assessment encourages improvement in performance

  16. Formative assessment (3):Ways of assessing progress • Marking of classwork/homework • Feedback on mini-tests • Answers given to verbal questions • Discussions with student • Target setting • Student self-evaluation

  17. Closing comments

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