maths subject leader network meeting spring 2009 session 2:renewed framework (primary framework)...

Maths subject leader network meeting Spring 2009Maths subject leader network meeting Spring 2009

Session 2:Session 2: Renewed Framework (Primary Framework)Renewed Framework (Primary Framework)

Assessing Pupils’ Progress (APP) - Level 1 to Level 2 material- The moderation process

Primary Mathematics Subject Leader Primary Mathematics Subject Leader Network Meeting Spring 2009Network Meeting Spring 2009


New KS1 MaterialsNew KS1 Materials

http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/primary/http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/primary/

Nine new standards files for KS1 from below level 1 to level 3Nine new standards files for KS1 from below level 1 to level 3

Video clips with each to show the child workingVideo clips with each to show the child working


CharlotteCharlotte

Have a look at Charlotte and use the Have a look at Charlotte and use the assessment guidelines to work out what assessment guidelines to work out what level you feel Charlotte is for Ma 2level you feel Charlotte is for Ma 2

Now see whether she is a high, secure or Now see whether she is a high, secure or low level?low level?


ModerationModeration

ModerationModeration The purpose of in school moderation is to The purpose of in school moderation is to

check the consistency of teachers’ check the consistency of teachers’ judgements judgements afterafter they have made their they have made their assessments and resolve any differencesassessments and resolve any differences


Role of the co-ordinator in moderationRole of the co-ordinator in moderation

To ensure all judgements made are To ensure all judgements made are consistent across the school and in line with consistent across the school and in line with the National Curriculum guidelinesthe National Curriculum guidelines


Moderation Meeting ModelsModeration Meeting Models

Dedicated staff meetingDedicated staff meeting During the day - 2 or 3 teachers meeting During the day - 2 or 3 teachers meeting

to moderate 1 child eachto moderate 1 child each Moderating one level only - e.g. level 3 to Moderating one level only - e.g. level 3 to

ensure all teachers have good ensure all teachers have good understanding of the particular levelunderstanding of the particular level


Sample QuestionsSample Questions What is it that is most significant about the What is it that is most significant about the

child’s performance that places them child’s performance that places them in………..level?in………..level?

When the child is at a borderline, what is it When the child is at a borderline, what is it that makes the difference and tips the that makes the difference and tips the balance?balance?

What opportunities do you provide for What opportunities do you provide for children to demonstrate their knowledge, children to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understanding skills and understanding


Sample QuestionsSample Questions

What sort of activities do you use to level What sort of activities do you use to level AT1?AT1?

What evidence do you have and how do What evidence do you have and how do you collect it to support AT1?you collect it to support AT1?

What are your expectations for a child at What are your expectations for a child at level…in mental maths?level…in mental maths?


Questions to ConsiderQuestions 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?


The range and quality of evidenceThe 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?


Moderation focus: levels, ATs and Moderation focus: levels, ATs and assessment focusesassessment focuses

The focus for the sample:The focus for the sample: Should reflect schools prioritiesShould reflect schools priorities Can vary at each moderation meetingCan vary at each moderation meeting Generally includes Ma1 as it permeates Generally includes Ma1 as it permeates

across Ma2, Ma3 and Ma4across Ma2, Ma3 and Ma4


Sample of evidence to be reviewed: Sample of evidence to be reviewed: pupilspupils

The sample should:The sample should: Include1 or 2 pupils per teacher Include1 or 2 pupils per teacher Include work from every teacher making Include work from every teacher making

APP assessmentsAPP assessments Include the Include the completedcompleted assessment assessment

guideline sheets for each pupil as well as guideline sheets for each pupil as well as the selected evidencethe selected evidence


Conducting moderation meetingConducting moderation meeting

Materials needed:Materials needed: Agreed sample of pupils’ workAgreed sample of pupils’ work Completed assessment guidelines for Completed assessment guidelines for

each pupileach pupil Standards files for referenceStandards files for reference A record for the meetingA record for the meeting


Action points following moderationAction points following moderation Review and adjust all judgementsReview and adjust all judgements Identify issues relating to pupil Identify issues relating to pupil

performance, curriculum coverage and performance, curriculum coverage and teaching and learning revealed by the teaching and learning revealed by the processprocess

Review the effectiveness of in school Review the effectiveness of in school standardisation and moderation processstandardisation and moderation process

Review the planned focus for the next Review the planned focus for the next standardisation and moderation meetingsstandardisation and moderation meetings


Gap task - Spring Term Network Gap task - Spring Term Network MeetingMeeting

1. Visit the new Standards website http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/primary

2.Continue to familiarise yourself with the Assessing Pupils’ Progress (APP) particularly the new L1 to L2 assessment guidelines materials


Summer term 09 Network MeetingSummer term 09 Network Meeting

Booking code

Course Venue Time Date

MAS43301 Kingston Centre 13.30 – 16.00 02/06/2009

MAS43302 Seabridge Centre 13.30 – 16.00 02/06/2009

MAS43303 Pendrell Hall 13.30 – 16.00 02/06/2009

MAS43304 Burton R&D Centre 13.30 – 16.00 03/06/2009

MAS43305 Manifold Centre 13.30 – 16.00 04/06/2009

MAS43306 Chasewater 13.30 – 16.00 04/06/2009

MAS43307 Kingston Centre 13.30 – 16.00 04/06/2009

MAS43308 Seabridge Centre 13.30 – 16.00 04/06/2009

MAS43309 Coton Centre 13.30 – 16.00 02/06/2009

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