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Assessment at Fox Covert Primary: A Holistic Approach to Student Progress

Discover the comprehensive assessment methods used at Fox Covert Primary School to assess children's learning and track their progress. Learn how information is shared with parents and how you can support your child at home.

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Assessment at Fox Covert Primary: A Holistic Approach to Student Progress

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  1. Fox Covert Primary SchoolCurriculum EveningMonday 23rd April 2018 Assessment

  2. Key Principles • Assessment is continuous • Wide range of methods are used to assess children • Sharing information with parents

  3. What does assessment look like in Fox Covert?

  4. Planning learning

  5. Moderation

  6. Formative Assessment -Learning to Learn Tools Thumb Tool Fist to Five Elbow Partner No Hands Up Thinking Time Magpie Minute

  7. Formative Assessment - Learning to Learn Tools Show you Know 1,2,3 Review Test the Teacher Peer Assessment Next Steps Stand Up Teach Teddy One minute summary Link Lizard

  8. Learning intentions and Success Criteria Learning Intention We are learning to extract information from text Success Criteria I can locate evidence accurately and justify my answers

  9. Learning intentions and Success Criteria Learning Intention We are learning to demonstrate our knowledge of fractions Success Criteria I can record a variety of fractions and annotate examples provided

  10. Summative Assessment Single Word spelling test Identified pieces of writing P1 Baseline Assessments Class Talks End of unit Maths test Presentations Weekly spelling tests Writing from reading tasks – Guided Reading Scottish National Standardised Assessments Reading Assessments Maths topic tests – pre and post

  11. Scottish National Standardised Assessments • Undertaken in P1, P4 and P7 annually • P1 – Literacy & Numeracy • P4 & P7 – Reading, Writing and Maths • No revision or preparation required • Used as part of routine learning and teaching • Will be carried out in May • Overseen by school staff • Completed online • Adaptive system • Marked automatically • No time limit set – should last no longer than 45 minutes per test • Teachers use information gained to plan next steps in • learning alongside other evidence

  12. How do we share information with parents? School Website Foxy Progress File Meet the Teacher Weekly bulletin Class Assemblies School shows Parent Consultations Class newsletters Pupil reports Information Evenings Twitter Drop in sessions Class showcase events Open Days

  13. Foxy Progress Files • Learner – teacher conversations • Learner – parent conversations • Parent – teacher conversations “One good conversation can shift the direction of change forever.” Linda Lambert

  14. Assessment Capable Learners

  15. “When students self-assess regularly, track and share their progress, Their confidence as learners grows. Their motivation to do well Increases as does their achievement.” Stiggins & Chappuis 2010

  16. How can you support your child at home? Where am I now? • What have you been learning this week? • What did you enjoy this week? • What did you find tricky this week? • What do you need help with? • What are you proud of this week? • What would you like to learn next? • Who can help you with your learning? • What did you get better at this week? Where am I going? How will I get there?

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