Dear Parents and Guardians,
Year 7 Assessment Week will take place from Monday 23rd May to Thursday 26th May.
We have taken the decision to streamline the demands placed upon the students this year, prioritising the core subjects of Maths, English and Science only.
This condensed, progressive approach will allow the students to still be exposed to controlled assessment conditions whilst accounting for the impact of the recent extended period of online learning.
Assessment Schedule and Conditions:
| Year 7 Assessment Week Schedule 23rd – 26th May 2022 | ||||
| Monday 23rd May | Tuesday 24th May | Wednesday 25th May | Thursday 26th May | |
| Lesson 1 | 7 Maths (DJO DC2-3)
7 Maths (SLE DC2-2) 7 Maths (APR S1-13) 7 Maths (WTH DCG-1) |
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| Lesson 2 | ||||
| Lesson 3 | 7D English
(JPI- Lib 5) |
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| Lesson 4
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7I English
(CJO – DCG-1) 7B English (JPI – SG-1) |
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| Lesson 5 | 7 Science (LN S1-8)
7 Science (PL S1-12) 7 Science (KG S1-10) 7 Science (WTH S1-11) |
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The information in brackets indicates the teacher of that particular class and the associated classroom.
Assessments will take place in class, under the supervision of the subject teachers (the exception to this may be if your child has the support of a reader or scribe; in which instance a separate room will be arranged). There is no deviation from your child’s existing timetable. Students will undertake independent, timed assessments and will only be assessed on topics covered this academic year. Students with approved accommodations, such as an extra time allowance, will be permitted this. Teachers will inform students of the topics that will be covered so that they can prepare accordingly.
Rationale:
The assessments serve several key purposes. Firstly, this is an opportunity to capture students’ progress in reliable conditions. The outcomes of the assessments inform the overall progress that your child is making and support the attainment judgements of their teachers in accurately determining progress. Secondly, the assessments help teachers to identify any gaps or misconceptions in learning so that these can be addressed moving forward. Finally, they offer students an introductory experience to formal assessment conditions and the demands associated with this. Building exposure to these experiences will support students in developing and refining the self-management skills that they will require with increasing assurance as they move through school.
Expectations of the students:
We would encourage the students to prepare for the assessments. Most importantly, we want the students to give their best efforts during the assessments. Students are expected to adhere to formal exam conditions, which means they are not permitted to communicate with peers during assessments or have access to any devices, such as their phone. Typical stationery, such as pens and pencils will be required.
Reporting and assessment outcomes:
Please note that these assessments are one of many formative and summative assessments/tests the students have undertaken throughout the year. The assessment grades will be shared with you and the students; however, it is important to realise that this one outcome is a contributing piece of data (alongside classwork, homework, quizzes, presentations, tests etc.) that supports the holistic achievements of your child. The overall attainment grade your child receives is the most important piece of data. There may be instances where your son/daughter’s assessment score is higher or lower than their overall attainment – this is ok. The overall attainment grade is a reflection of progress over the duration of the year and is based not only on this assessment outcome but also on all other formative measures that have come before it.
Most important of all…
This is just one assessment. It is OK for things to go wrong. The experience and subsequent learnings are very much the important factors here. Whilst we would hope that every student presents their best efforts and that their outcomes reflect this, we know that this may not be the case. Managing emotions and fostering improved learning habits to better equip the students moving forward is most crucial. We would very much appreciate your support in echoing this message to your child.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s subject teachers, Peter Roberts, Deputy Head of Secondary, or Karina Johnson, Head of Year 7.
Kind regards,
Peter Roberts (Deputy Head of Secondary, Academic)
Karina Johnson (Head of Year 7)