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Explore the background, theory, and implementation of the P Scales, part of the national data collection exercise, for assessing SEN progression. Learn about moderation, leveling, and using neutral materials for testing judgments. Understand how to remove barriers to achievement and monitor progress towards NC Level 1. Discover the importance of assessment at different levels (pupil, school, LEA) and how it informs target setting and whole school improvement. Gain insights into inclusive assessment processes, linking with the National Curriculum, and supporting learner progression.
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The Framework for the day Session 1 – The background and theory and story of P Scales Session 2 - Moderation and Levelling Session 3 – Using neutral materials Session 4 – Testing your own judgements
The National Context • SEN progression Materials • Data collection • Rose • Bercow • Lamb • Ofsted • Raising Barriers to Achievement
Removing Barriers to Achievement: A Strategy for SEN ‘promote and extend the use of P scales….help schools assess the progress …pupils working towards level 1 of the national Curriculum’ • Minor revisions, including separating the strands for speaking and listening and reviewing the perceived gap between P8 and Level 1. • Promote greater and more effective use of the P Scales by producing moderation materials. • Produce guidance for schools to support these changes. • P Scales are part of the national data collection exercise from schools.”
Our Focus Assessment / Moderation / Levelling the use of the P scales within the ‘bigger picture’
FAQS about P Scales • The true / false tool
P scales • broad descriptors of attainment below NC level 1 • track progress towards NC level 1 • one tool within planning, teaching and learning, assessment + reporting process • framework for summative assessment • data for use as part of target setting + whole school improvement process (Teachers TV Intro)( P Scales Video)
Assessment at different levels • Pupil • Cohort • School • LEA • Wider view • Basic Principles
Inclusive Assessment Process • Demonstrates progress and attainment across the pupil population • Links National Curriculum, Literacy and Numeracy strategies • Supports target setting • Demonstrates ‘value-added’ • Informs parents
Assessment & inclusion issues • Entitlement for achievements + progress of all pupils to be recognised • Highlights appropriateness of whole curriculum and informs access for pupils working towards NC level 1 • Assessment tools that support the inclusion of pupils in any school setting
Purpose of Assessment • oflearning – summative assessment • for learning – formative assessment
Assessment for Learning • Be part of effective planning & teaching • Focus on how students learn • Central to classroom practice • Promote learning goals • Involve learners in the process • Recognise the achievements of all learners
Teacher Assessment Formative - • acknowledges strengths, needs, preferred learning styles ,interests and efforts of pupils • Informs planning on an ongoing basis Summative - • demonstrates the attainments and progression of all pupils
OfSTED Teachers can support pupils’ review of learning by enabling them to answer the following questions: • How well am I doing? • How well should I be doing? • What more should I aim to do? • What must I do to make progress and meet targets set? • How do I know if the additional provision has been effective? (page 18)
P scales levels P1 – P3: earliest levels of general attainment (Generic) levels P4 –P8: subject-related attainment Revised 2007 - Reissued 2008 P scale data collection RAISE On Line
Making judgements • ‘best fit’ • rounded
A framework for recognising attainment • Encounter • Awareness • Attention and response • Engagement • Participation • Involvement • Gaining skills and understanding