Queensland Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Framework

The QCAR Framework an introduction for parents/carers Workshop 12

Workshop aims To provide overview of the QCAR Framework and its components To describe the benefits of the Framework To explain its implementation in schools

Consistency Comparability Continuity Diversity The QCAR Framework A comprehensive framework that aligns what is taught, how it is taught, how learning is assessed and how learning is reported for all students in Years 1–9. It supports:

The five components of the QCAR Framework Essential Learningsclarify what to teach Standardsprovide a common language to describe student achievement Assessment Bankprovides online access to a collection of quality assessments and resources Queensland Comparable Assessment Tasks (QCATs) in Years 4, 6 and 9 provide evidence of what students know, understand and can do, and support consistency of teacher judgment Guidelines for Reportingsupport consistency of reporting

The knowledge and capabilities that students need to develop now, and draw on in the future, as active responsible citizens and lifelong learners. Essential Learnings

Learning and assessment focus Describes the focus of learning and assessment within the year-level juncture. Ways of working Describes the essential processes that students use to develop and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding. Knowledge and understanding Describes essential concepts, facts and procedures of the KLA.

Working with knowledge Developing identity and managing self Acting in the social and political world Essential Learnings capabilities

Describe qualities evident in student work Provide a common language to describe the quality of achievement Describe the features of performance for the A–E grades Standards

Knowledge and understanding Ways of working

The Assessment Bank

The Queensland Comparable Assessment Tasks (QCATs) — Years 4, 6 and 9 Support consistency of teacher judgments Model quality assessment Provide information to teachers and students about: –what students know and can do –what is working well –what needs attention.

Guidelines for Reporting Provide support for: twice-yearly reports reports of individual student achievement on QCATs a report for teachers on the implementation of QCATs.

More information on the QCAR Framework Website: