NAG 1 EDUCATION: CURRICULUM DELIVERY Action 4 ASSESSMENT PRACTICES Further develop and review assessment practices school-wide to ascertain effectiveness of programmes
Measurement: Performance Management, Observations, Videos, Teacher Documentation, Student Feedback and Achievement Data
Review Comment Teachers are becoming increasingly confident with assessing against National Standards, however increased Ministry expectations for Mathematics (Numeracy and Strand. National Standards results therefore may vary as our Team Leaders analysed Numeracy. In 2013, all Maths data analysis will be based upon both Numeracy and Strand. A number of students competed ICAS with success including one student who was a medal winner. Assessment practices are discussed and reviewed regularly. Templates used for team reporting will again be reviewed in 2013.
Teachers/Team Leaders will ensure that they: • Become adept with assessing against National Standards: • Integrate mid-year and end-of year reports with Classroom Manager • Further develop knowledge of assessment/analysis/future focus planning with all teaching staff, with particular focus for individuals as required • Ensure teachers use National Standards expectations and maintain data records on Classroom Manager, summarising as required • Include Six Year Net data collection with ‘Forty-Week’ data for students having completed one year of schooling • Review template for Teacher/Team Leader/DP (Literacy/Numeracy)assessment collection/analysis, future planning and reporting • Become familiar with the updated Classroom Manager formats and continue integrate assessment data with KnowledgeNet • Continue the KnowledgeNet team with a representative from each team, led by the KnowledgeNet Lead teacher • Continue with ICAS Curriculum Competitions for selected students, STAR testing (Years Three-Six), PRETOS Testing (Years Five-Six) • Monitor progress and achievement through staff professional development programmes • Meet school-wide assessment requirements on time • Monitor reading progress of: – Junior students by taking Running Records every three weeks up to Level Twelve – Students working between Levels Thirteen and Twenty a minimum of twice each term – Students working beyond Level Twenty a minimum of once each term Team Leaders will: • Monitor progress of non-core curriculum areas though use of assessment tasks and data files • Meet the requirements of their job descriptions for the assessment component of their leadership role and remuneration (MU) • Support teachers in their team with all elements of assessment requirements • Provide relevant feedback and action plans for future learning needs across the team DPs will: • Take joint responsibility for overall school-wide assessment in English and Maths • Ensure all team documentation is appropriately reviewed and evaluated The Principal will report National Standards progress and outcomes to BOT in March (2011 data and December (2012 data)