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T esting why we do it

T esting why we do it. Year 7 – 10 reading and numeracy asTTle and PAT testing Y7 and Y9 entrance test. Standardised tests. Based on the NZ curriculum Norm referenced/ standardised (tried and tested) Published National Means (averages )

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T esting why we do it

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  1. Testing why we do it Year 7 – 10 reading and numeracy asTTle and PAT testing Y7 and Y9 entrance test

  2. Standardised tests • Based on the NZ curriculum • Norm referenced/standardised (tried and tested) • Published National Means (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, one day’ Bad hair days & lucky guesses • Cross reference several test results

  3. asTTle • Assessment Tools for Teaching and Learning • Online reading and numeracy - e-asTTle • Adaptive assessments • As student gets questions right the test gets harder, if they make mistakes the test get easier • Ideally - half right and half wrong • Instant learning pathway report • Score and a curriculum level broken down by sub-levels Basic, Proficient and Advanced

  4. asTTle done regularly • Progress, level and 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 the organiserand the e-portfolio • View online with unique username and the password (stdoms12) • https://e-asttle.education.govt.nz/StudentWeb/login.faces

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  6. PAT comprehension, vocabulary and mathematics • Progressive Achievement Tests • NZ curriculum based • Norm referenced/standardised • Published National Means (averages) • Paper tests done at start of each year • Teachers receive in-depth individual reports • Test score and stanines

  7. Stanine

  8. Entrance testing • English skills • Maths skills • Reasoning skills • Scores converted to a percentage and a standardised score called a percentile • Students’ results can be compared to those of the same age • Above average, average , below average

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

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