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
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