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Workshop 9. Using QCATs to support learning. Workshop aims. To introduce the QCATs To show how QCATs support learning and build consistency of teacher judgments. The five components of the QCAR Framework. What are QCATs?. Authentic, performance-based assessments that:.
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Workshop 9 Using QCATs to support learning
Workshop aims To introduce the QCATs To show how QCATs support learning and build consistency of teacher judgments
What are QCATs? Authentic, performance-based assessments that: • involve solving meaningful problems • emphasise critical thinking and reasoning • provide students with the opportunity to do their best work • target a selection of Essential Learnings and incorporate the Standards
QCATs support learning by: • building consistency of teacher judgments • modelling quality assessment • providing information to teachers, students and parents about: • what students know and can do • what is working well • what needs attention.
QCAT design QCATs focus on a targeted selection of Essential Learnings in English, Mathematics and Science in Years 4, 6 and 9. • QCATs may be: • centrally devised • school-devised. QCATs provide comprehensive information that support schools in their planning.
Achieving consistency in teacher judgments StandardsEvidence Agreement
QCATs support consistency of teacher judgments Assessment: Design brief Standards: Guide to making judgments Evidence: Sample student responses Agreement: A shared understanding about the application of the Standards to the evidence
How teachers work with QCATs • Teachers are involved in decisions about: • preparation • implementation • making judgments • moderation • evaluation • feedback
Implementing QCATs • Preparation • Special provision • Student attendance
Implementing QCATs in your school • Using QCATs to support learning and consistency of teacher judgments
A report to parents/carers provides an overall grade on each of the QCATs, using the five-point standards scale (A–E). The overall grade is assigned to the student work by the class teacher. QCATs reporting Sample report
More information on the QCAR Framework Website: www.qsa.qld.edu.au Email: office@qsa.qld.edu.au