Nicola Forster, Project Manager

www.cemcentre.org

SOSCAAssessments at

end S2

The SOSCA System

• Curriculum Based Assessments: Maths, Science, Reading at end S2

• Standardised Scores

• Predictions and Chances Graphs 5-14 equivalents and Scottish Qualifications

• Value Added MeasuresP7 – SOSCAMidYIS S1 – SOSCASOSCA – Standard Grade (at present)

Curriculum-based assessments covering:

Maths - Number, Money & Measure - Information Handling - Space, Position & Movement

Science - Planet Earth - Forces, Electricity & Waves - Biological Systems - Materials - Attitudes to Science

Reading - Speed Reading - Text Comprehension - Passage Comprehension

The Assessments

The Assessments: Maths

The Assessments: Science

Plus Attitude to Science: Perception of Science, Relevance to Self, Environmental Actions, Enjoyment of Science

The Assessments: Reading – Text Comprehension

Feedback: IPRs

- Each pupil’s strength and weaknesses across the curriculum areas - Identify strengths & weaknesses at the group and cohort level

Feedback: Standards Referencing Reading

Predictions: Chances Graphs