The Problems with Assessment Years 6-9 by Julie Kadir https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv What do you see as the problems with Assessment in Years 6-9? en-us 2016-11-03 03:43:25 UTC 2025-12-05 10:22:43 UTC hello@padlet.com Helen S: People are unsure of expectations. The 'model' that I was told was the 'norm' on my arrival was: nothing in 'common', every class was stand alone = showing how you know your students. Do our staff fully understand assessment as so much more than having 'data' for a report. Using the word 'assessment' - can you? when do you? how do you? what does it mean - is there parity of understanding of assessment across all of the subjects that students encoutner. Do departments have a common understanding of what assessment in 6 - 9 means. All of this uncertainty has significant impact on the reporting system that we are tied to. In CONSCIENCE :) how do we: authentically discern grades, award 1st Place to Y9 etc https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266768 2016-11-08 23:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266768 Can lack academic rigou https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266789 Moira

]]> 2016-11-08 23:32:41 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266789 Rachel r_duke https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266795 Inadequate time for moderation processes when using portfolio work to allocate grades. This can lead to inconsistencies and erode trust in the process (which is an intrinsically good one)]]> 2016-11-08 23:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266795 Inconsistency of grade/mark allocation https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266800 Helen D]]> 2016-11-08 23:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266800 Rebecca https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266835 Still a lot of emphasis on pen and paper testing in Maths and students need more frequent and different opportunities to demonstrate their understanding. ]]> 2016-11-08 23:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266835 https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266855 Understanding and valuing formative assessment - students
Katrina]]> 2016-11-08 23:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266855 Karen - The purpose of assessment task is not always clear to students. https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266878 2016-11-08 23:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266878 Brad - Looking towards a common approach (common learning experiences) in order to create some consistencies especially in regards to the impact this has on grading. Using formative assessment as a moderation tool. This is also a consideration when trying to determin the first in course b_bulger https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266889 2016-11-08 23:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266889 Needs to include student reflection-often doesn https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266890 Moira]]> 2016-11-08 23:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266890 Must be accessible to all-sometimes isn't https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266922 Moira

]]> 2016-11-08 23:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266922 Eva https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266927 Time and reporting constraints can limit creativity and willingness to try new things, particularly with semesterised subjects.]]> 2016-11-08 23:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266927 Rachel r_duke https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266940 Students need to see more exemplars so they are clearer about the standards they are working toward and can critique previous student examples (then applying this critique to their own work)]]> 2016-11-08 23:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266940 Isn't  varied https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266956 Moira]]> 2016-11-08 23:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266956 Shaz: https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266976 Do we really need to test so much?
Does everything need to be reported on to parents?]]> 2016-11-08 23:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266976 Providing tasks that allow for assessment of skills as well as knowledge https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266981 Helen D]]> 2016-11-08 23:34:54 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136266981 Teachers need to be empowered to differentiate assessment - one size fits all is not best practice.  https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267012
Liz P]]> 2016-11-08 23:35:07 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267012 Eva https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267032 Speech night first in course (for Year 9) can be difficult to determine when varied assessment is encouraged rather than whole form assessment. Perhaps Year 9 should use the same model as 6-8 for speech night awards?]]> 2016-11-08 23:35:22 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267032 Rebecca https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267073 Teachers feel time poor in the classroom which hinders their ability to use assessment for and as learning. ]]> 2016-11-08 23:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267073 K - When are we assessing - pre/post and why https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267085 2016-11-08 23:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267085 Rachel r_duke https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267109 More parent education needed to explain why we use grades, rather than ranks/marks and how we arrive at these judgements. ]]> 2016-11-08 23:36:07 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267109 GRADES! https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267114 We seem to be afraid of D's, even C's to a certain extent!
And do we really not have any E students?
Shaz]]> 2016-11-08 23:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267114 Assessment is not very creative-at times not related to real worl https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267124 Moira]]> 2016-11-08 23:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267124 Why does assessment always have to mean the big kahuna task at the end? Little tasks more often can provide more insight into student growth over time and into a wider variety of skills https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267144
Liz P]]> 2016-11-08 23:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267144 Rebecca https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267183 We got rid of common assessment but feel that we don't have accurate information to compare students. ]]> 2016-11-08 23:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267183 Inconsistent - The same year group doing different things & no common conversations https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267200 Moira]]> 2016-11-08 23:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267200 https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267321 How do we assess learning growth rather than achievement?
Katrina]]> 2016-11-08 23:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267321 Rebecca https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267336 Want to increase the rigour in our tests and return to a common test model as one form of assessment, complimented with alternative assessment tasks.]]> 2016-11-08 23:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267336 Speech Night Prizes https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267338 Why is Year 9 different to the others]]> 2016-11-08 23:38:21 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267338 Why are common learning experiences such an issue https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267359 Moira]]> 2016-11-08 23:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267359 Does every department need to assess the same way? https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267372 Liz P]]> 2016-11-08 23:38:36 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267372 Eva https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267453 reflection and feedback inconsistent]]> 2016-11-08 23:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136267453 Angela j_kadir https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136268358 workload for students can be difficult to manage, lots of summative assessment at once before reporting periods - what it is a like for a student?]]> 2016-11-08 23:48:42 UTC https://padlet.com/j_kadir/9do7ns1q90qv/wish/136268358