Element 8 Flashcards
Observation and Assessments
What is a benchmark? (8.1)
A point of reference for checking standards and knowledge throughout the year.
What does statutory mean? (8.1)
Required by law.
What is the purpose of national assessments and benchmarks? (8.1)
Preparation, Progression and Funding.
What are the Pros of national assessments for students? (8.1)
Track progress, highlights strengths and weaknesses, improve self-esteem.
What are the Pros of national assessments for teachers? (8.1)
Shows teaching strength and helps improve teaching.
What are the Pros of national assessments for the Government? (8.1)
Better employment quality.
What are the Cons of national assessments for students? (8.1)
Significant amount of stress, large workload (GCSE/A-Levels), not an accurate assessment of knowledge and doesn’t accommodate all students strengths.
What are the Cons of national assessments for teachers? (8.1)
If students fail it reflects on teaching quality, additional workload and stress.
What are the Cons of national assessments for parents? (8.1)
May feel pressure from other parents.
What are the Cons of national assessments for the government? (8.1)
Providing funding (cut backs).
What is a National Assessment? (8.3)
Assessments which are taken across the country and are mandatory.
What is a Formative Assessment? (8.3)
Informal, information, frequant
What is a Summative Assessment? (8.3)
Formal, summary of knowledge, not frequent
What is a Diagnostic Assessment? (8.3)
An assessment to gather knowledge and gives and idea of where students are at.
In the OAP Cycle, what does the O stand for and what does it include? (8.3)
Observation: description
In the OAP Cycle, what does the A stand for and what does it include? (8.3)
Assessment: analysing the observations and what they tell us about the child.
In the OAP Cycle, what does the P stand for and what does it include? (8.3)
Planning: what next?
What are the 4 types of observations? (8.3)
Free description, checklist, snapshot and time stamps.
What is an intervention? (8.4)
An activity or strategy which is used in addition to those which have already been carried out in the classroom.
What are two examples of legislation that impact policies and procedures for observation? (8.4)
GDPR 2018 and SEND Code of Practice 2015.
Why may teachers use observation and assessments? (8.4)
Assessments: to determine academic strengths and weaknesses and prepare children for future assessments.
Observation: to evaluate performance and analyse whether intervention is needed.
Why may assessors use observation and assessments? (8.4)
Assessments: to evaluate targets for the next stage of learning.
Observation: to identify strengths and weaknesses during the key event.
Why may EYPs use observation and assessments? (8.4)
Assessments: link back to observation, may use formative assessments, RBA, EYFSP and a 2 year check.
Observation: to help developmental needs and area of improvement.
Why may Mentors/Coaches use observation and assessments? (8.4)
Assessments: may use summative, national, formative, diagnostic and benchmarks.
Observation: to determine areas of improvement.
