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Alumwell Junior School,Primley Avenue, Walsall,England, WS2 9UP
Alumwell
Junior School
Assessment at Alumwell Junior School
End-of-year expectations for English and Mathematics: how does it work?
At Alumwell Junior School we have chosen to assess our pupils against age-related expectations. The key principles include:
Assigning grades
Teachers will identify pupil’s level of attainment against the knowledge and skills pupils should achieve at the end of each year group using the following descriptors:
Grade | Descriptor |
B | Below current year group expectations |
W1 | Working towards but well below current year group expectations |
W2 | Working towards current year group expectations |
Exp | On expected path to achieve the age related expectations |
S | Secure in understanding the age related expectations |
Tracking attainment and progress
Throughout the school year teachers assess pupils continuously. Questioning in lessons, observation of pupils, marking and feedback activities are some of the aspects of assessment that occur every day. These are important so that teachers can adapt future lessons to support the needs of their pupils.
We use an assessment tracking system to record and track current attainment and standardised tests to map progress. At set points in the school year, formal assessment activities will take place in order for teachers and senior leaders to discuss in- year progress and attainment. This also allows us to identify weaknesses, provide interventions and adapt the curriculum swiftly to address pupil needs.
End-of-year expectations for Foundation Subjects: how does it work?
At Alumwell Junior School we have taken the National Curriculum and developed ‘Progression Grids’ for the foundation subjects.
On a termly basis grades are attributed to pupils based on whether they are 'working towards', 'meeting' or 'exceeding' expected performance for the year.
Reporting to parents
Pupils attainment and progress is reported formally to parents through an Autumn Term ‘Parents Evening’, a Spring Term ‘Target Day’ and through the Summer Term ‘End of Year Reports’.
Alumwell Junior School,Primley Avenue, Walsall,England, WS2 9UP