Assessment and Reporting

Assessment is an integral part of the learning process and includes:

• Assessment for learning . . .
• Assessment of learning . . .
• Assessment as learning . . .

Assessment for learning is a regular part of teaching and learning and that the information gained is used to shape the teaching and learning process.

Assessment of learning is assessment for accountability purposes, to determine a student's level of performance on a specific task or at the conclusion of a unit of teaching and learning. The information gained from this kind of assessment is often used in reporting.

Assessment as learning enables students to learn more.  Its main purpose is self-monitoring.  When assessment as learning principles are employed, students come to understand what it means to be responsible for their own learning - the foundation of lifelong learning.

Reporting is the process by which assessment information is communicated in ways that assist students, parents, teachers in making decisions by providing information about what students know and can do, along with recommendations for their future learning.

Evidence should be gathered from assessment and involves teachers making professional judgements about the level of students' achievements at key points in the learning cycle. To assist with this process the teachers use the Common Grade Scale (pdf - 14kb), a common standards-based performance scale. This is a generic scale that can be applied to all Key Learning Areas at all Year levels.

The OnTrack web based reporting package is used by all primary schools across the Archdiocese to develop student reports.

RRR web based reporting is being trialled in our Central schools for Yr 7 - 10 reports.

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Support Material

Archdiocesan teachers can access additional information by logging on to the ONTRACK Reporting page within their 'myclasses' foyer.

Guidelines for Reporting to Parents 'Frequently Asked Questions' for Primary Schools (pdf - 32kb)

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For further information please email Maree Williams, Student Achievement Coordinator or phone 02 6234 5455.

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