1. Using teacher assessment to track pupils’ progress in mathematics

2. Objectives
To review schools’ existing strategies for tracking pupils’ progress in mathematics
To become familiar with the materials Using teacher assessment to track pupils’ progress in mathematics
To explore effective ways of using these materials to track the progress of pupils from level 3 to level 5 1

3. The materials An introduction explaining the process
A set of selected teaching objectives (referred to as key indicators)
Probing questions for each of the key indicators
A suggested format for record keeping
Some suggestions of ways to adjust planning to meet curricular targets 2

4. Process of tracking progress
Pinpoint the crucial objectives to assess – the key indicators
Use dialogue in normal lessons to make assessment judgements
Identify curricular targets for groups and individuals
Modify planning to meet targets 3

5. Benefits identified by trial schools
Key indicators give feel for ‘level-4-ness’
Value of probing questions as teaching resource
Probing questions stimulated revealing discussions among pupils
Process revealed surprises about what pupils could do
Useful support for teaching assistants
Helpful links to curricular targets 4

6. Getting started When will you start?
Which group(s) will you start with?
What topic(s) will you start with?
Which key indicators will you address?
How will you need to adapt your current plans?
Who else will you need to involve?
How will you evaluate its effectiveness? 5

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