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Admissions to Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools

Admissions to Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools. On behalf of the 13 Buckinghamshire grammar schools. 1: WHAT’S NEW?. Grammar schools in Bucks are now all independent admissions authorities

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Admissions to Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools

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  1. Admissions to Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools On behalf of the 13 Buckinghamshire grammar schools

  2. 1: WHAT’S NEW? • Grammar schools in Bucks are now all independent admissions authorities • 11+ tests now commissioned by academy grammar schools – working together to maintain consistency in the selection process • New tests from 2013 • Different timetable from 2013 for 2014 entry

  3. 2: PROVIDER • CEM (Centre for evaluation and Monitoring)Durham University • Selected by tender • Three-year contract

  4. 3: TESTS • Two tests • Test preparation in advance • Each 45-50 mins • Verbal, numerical and non-verbal ability in both tests* • Sections separately timed • CD administration to ensure consistency • Adaptations for pupils with special educational need * Design of new tests reflects the widely-accepted view of ‘ability’ as multi-faceted

  5. 4: VERBAL ABILITY • Verbal reasoning • Comprehension • Vocabulary

  6. Verbal Ability Example

  7. Verbal ability example

  8. 5: NUMERICAL ABILITY • Problem-solving • Multi-stage

  9. Numerical reasoning example

  10. 6: NON-VERBAL ABILITY • Reasoning in a diagrammatic/abstract context

  11. Non verbal reasoning example

  12. 7: MARKING & RESULTS • OMR answer sheets – multiple choice • Single total score • Age-standardised • Qualifying score = 121

  13. 8: PREPARATION • Familiarisation sheet – explaining what the tests are about, giving test-taking advice and a few sample questions. This sheet will go home with pupils. • Preparation papers = 2 x 30 mins – experience of test-taking conditions , these papers will not be marked and not sent home.

  14. 9: BENEFITS • Ability is multi-faceted • A range of contexts • Less time taken • Reduced pupil stress • Reduces impact of coaching

  15. 10: TRIAL • Purpose: tests of appropriate standard • 1000 Bucks pupils in Y6 • March 2013

  16. 11: TIMETABLE • Determined by government deadline of 31 October • Both preparation papers on one day • Both actual tests on one day • Proposed preparation day: 10 September • Proposed test day: 12 September

  17. Next steps • Grammar consultations run until the end of February and they are inviting comments on the proposals • In summer term further presentation for Y5 parents giving more detail re the test process for children

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