Primary Strategy Subject Leader BriefingPrimary Strategy Subject Leader Briefing

June/July 2008

Leading on learning Leading on learning – making best use of – making best use of Assessment for learningAssessment for learning

AimsAims

• To build confidence in using the APP approach

• To support schools in developing effective provision

• To familiarise subject leaders with APP materials for writing

The APP modelThe APP model

This is a model of assessment that:– draws on formative approaches and is diagnostic – is periodic and keyed to national standards– integrates assessment into teaching and learning– enhances classroom practice and encourages a

broadly based curriculum– is embedded in the Primary Framework– is based on assessment focuses that underpin

National Curriculum assessment

APP is based on four key principlesAPP is based on four key principles

• Assessment is integral to effective teaching and learning

• Assessment systems must be fit for purpose• National standards are an entitlement for

learners, teachers and schools• National standards are integral to national

expectations of education

Implications for teaching and learningImplications for teaching and learning• A broad, rich reading curriculum needs to be in

place across the school, including access to high quality texts.

• Guided reading and individual reading records provide a good basis for monitoring progress.

• Reading journals are useful in developing an evidence base.

• Reading should happen across the curriculum.

Audit current provision

Assessment Focus QuestionsAssessment Focus Questions

• Bookmarks

• Question prompt cards/key rings

• Table mats

• AF posters

Reading JournalsReading Journals

• Whole class/group/individual

• Range of response opportunities

• Teacher directed• Opportunities for

independent, creative thinking and choice

• Home/school links

Using the evidenceUsing the evidenceto make judgements:to make judgements:

WritingWriting

Session 2

Outline of the APP processOutline of the APP process

Outline of the APP processOutline of the APP process

• Teachers select a sample of pupils

• Each term, they review the full range of available evidence (written, spoken and observed) for each assessment focus

• They select the appropriate ‘level boundary’ and arrive at judgements using the assessment guidelines sheet

• Annotated examples of pupils’ work provide reference points for teachers (standards files)

Securing the judgementSecuring the judgement

• To help decide whether the level is ‘low’, ‘secure’ or ‘high’, think about what the pupil demonstrates.

• How much of the level?• How consistently?• How independently?• In what range of contexts?

Kylie - Points to ConsiderKylie - Points to Consider• How does the evidence contribute to the

completed assessment guidelines?• Does this reflect your current understanding of

what a ‘low’ level 4 looks like?• How well does this help you to identify strengths

and weaknesses?• What are the gaps in learning and what does this

child need to learn next?• Comment on the quality and range of evidence.

Think about ‘independence and choice’.

For Jason consider the following:For Jason consider the following:

• The quality and range of evidence gathered• Strengths and weaknesses• Next steps in learning

Implications for teaching and learningImplications for teaching and learning• Writing opportunities should be planned

across the curriculum• Pupils need opportunities to develop

independence and choice• Writing should be real, purposeful and

relevant to include ICT• There needs to be clear progression through

the strands and breadth of writing

Keeping track…Keeping track…• How are you planning to use the time back in

school?• What are your starting points for APP?

– Standardisation – ensuring that national standards are Standardisation – ensuring that national standards are understood and can be applied consistentlyunderstood and can be applied consistently

• How does this link to the school strategic plan and school priorities?

• How does this fit with current practice in assessment?

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The JourneyThe JourneyA school where…

teacher assessment is reliable, accurate and

integrated into teaching and learning and testing

is no longer needed.

Next term

Next June

Next Dec

2010

Think about a the timeline of where you will be as a school in terms of developing the APP process.