Maths subject leader network meeting Spring 2009 Session 2:Renewed Framework (Primary Framework) Assessing Pupils’ Progress (APP) - Level 1 to Level 2 material - The moderation process Primary Mathematics Subject Leader Network Meeting Spring 2009

Maths subject leader network meeting Spring 2009 New KS1 Materials Nine new standards files for KS1 from below level 1 to level 3 Video clips with each to show the child working Video clips with each to show the child working

Maths subject leader network meeting Spring 2009

Charlotte  Have a look at Charlotte and use the assessment guidelines to work out what level you feel Charlotte is for Ma 2  Now see whether she is a high, secure or low level?

Maths subject leader network meeting Spring 2009 Moderation Moderation  The purpose of in school moderation is to check the consistency of teachers’ judgements after they have made their assessments and resolve any differences

Maths subject leader network meeting Spring 2009 Role of the co-ordinator in moderation To ensure all judgements made are consistent across the school and in line with the National Curriculum guidelines

Maths subject leader network meeting Spring 2009 Moderation Meeting Models  Dedicated staff meeting  During the day - 2 or 3 teachers meeting to moderate 1 child each  Moderating one level only - e.g. level 3 to ensure all teachers have good understanding of the particular level

Maths subject leader network meeting Spring 2009 Sample Questions  What is it that is most significant about the child’s performance that places them in………..level?  When the child is at a borderline, what is it that makes the difference and tips the balance?  What opportunities do you provide for children to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understanding

Maths subject leader network meeting Spring 2009 Sample Questions  What sort of activities do you use to level AT1?  What evidence do you have and how do you collect it to support AT1?  What are your expectations for a child at level…in mental maths?

Maths subject leader network meeting Spring 2009 Questions to Consider   Are you aware of any patterns of difference – for example, consistently stricter or more lenient across all AFs, or particular AFs, or are there random differences?   Are there any explanations for the differences?

Maths subject leader network meeting Spring 2009 The range and quality of evidence   Is there enough quality evidence to support a judgement in each assessment focus?   Is there an improvement on the previous moderation meeting (if applicable)?   Has planned work enabled pupils to demonstrate what is being looked for?   Is there evidence of independence and choice?

Maths subject leader network meeting Spring 2009 Moderation focus: levels, ATs and assessment focuses  The focus for the sample:  Should reflect schools priorities  Can vary at each moderation meeting  Generally includes Ma1 as it permeates across Ma2, Ma3 and Ma4

Maths subject leader network meeting Spring 2009 Sample of evidence to be reviewed: pupils The sample should:  Include1 or 2 pupils per teacher  Include work from every teacher making APP assessments  Include the completed assessment guideline sheets for each pupil as well as the selected evidence

Maths subject leader network meeting Spring 2009 Conducting moderation meeting Materials needed:  Agreed sample of pupils’ work  Completed assessment guidelines for each pupil  Standards files for reference  A record for the meeting

Maths subject leader network meeting Spring 2009 Action points following moderation  Review and adjust all judgements  Identify issues relating to pupil performance, curriculum coverage and teaching and learning revealed by the process  Review the effectiveness of in school standardisation and moderation process  Review the planned focus for the next standardisation and moderation meetings

Maths subject leader network meeting Spring 2009 Gap task - Spring Term Network Meeting 1. Visit the new Standards website Continue to familiarise yourself with the Assessing Pupils’ Progress (APP) particularly the new L1 to L2 assessment guidelines materials

Maths subject leader network meeting Spring 2009 Summer term 09 Network Meeting Booking codeCourse Venue Time Date MAS43301 Kingston Centre – /06/2009 MAS43302 Seabridge Centre – /06/2009 MAS43303 Pendrell Hall – /06/2009 MAS43304 Burton R&D Centre – /06/2009 MAS43305 Manifold Centre – /06/2009 MAS43306 Chasewater – /06/2009 MAS43307 Kingston Centre – /06/2009 MAS43308 Seabridge Centre – /06/2009 MAS43309 Coton Centre – /06/2009