Fort Pitt Grammar School Assessment Reporting and Tracking

Fort Pitt Grammar School Assessment, Reporting and Tracking at GCSE

Using Data • • • To identify potential To set appropriate and aspirational targets To help track progress To help in monitoring and guide support To assist in lesson planning

The Data • • • Keystage 2 Scores Keystage 3 scores FFT data – estimated 1 to 9 grades Gifted and Talented information Additional Educational Needs

Target Setting • • • Data sent to teachers Discussions with students Targets set based on professional judgement End of year and end of GCSE targets set All targets will be 1 to 9 grades

Estimating GCSE achievement End of GCSE estimate = 8 End of year 10 = 7 End of year 9 = 6 End of year 8 = 5 End of year 7 = 4

Currently Working at Grades • Based on assessments leading up to that grade • Should be a reflection of assessments • Will be sublevelled 7 6 7 a – Secure at this level 7 b – Significant evidence at this level 7 c – Some evidence at this level 6 a – Secure at this level 6 b – Significant evidence at this level 6 c – Some evidence at this level

Engagement for Learning (Previously Effort Grades) 1 – Outstanding 2 – Good 3 – Requires Improvement 4 – Inadequate* * Parents should be contacted. Based on Ofsted criteria and agreed by school Council. • •

On going Support • • • Subject Surgeries SAMs – Sixth Form Academic Mentors PACE – Pastoral Support Heads of House SLT interviews in year 11 6 th form and beyond

How Can Parents Support? • • Provide time and space for home learning Discuss school work Look at exercise books Support in revision schedules Revision booklets and resources Contact tutors/ teachers if concerns Contact tutors/ teachers for praise