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Assessment & Student Progress

Assessment that moves learning forward

Assessment should do more than record a result. It should help teachers understand what students know, help students recognise their progress and guide the next steps in learning.

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The purpose of assessment

Understanding progress, not only performance

Assessment provides evidence of what a student understands, can apply and is ready to learn next. Different forms of evidence help create a fuller picture than any single score or task.

A student engaging with a maths reasoning activity.
Sources of learning evidence

A fuller picture than any single score

Classroom observation

Teachers notice how students participate, explain ideas, apply strategies and respond to feedback.

Classwork

Everyday learning tasks show how understanding develops over time.

Projects and practical work

Extended and applied tasks can reveal how students connect ideas, solve problems and communicate outcomes.

Quizzes and tests

Structured checks may help teachers and students understand current knowledge and identify areas for further learning.

Student reflection

Students develop greater ownership when they consider their progress, challenges and next steps.

Teacher feedback

Clear feedback helps students understand what is working and what they can do to improve.

No exact assessment types or frequencies are claimed for any grade — the confirmed assessment calendar is configured per grade, campus and academic year by Academic Leadership.

Formative and summative assessment

Assessment during and after learning

Some assessment happens during learning so that teaching and support can be adjusted. Other assessment summarises what a student has understood after a period of study. Both can contribute to a balanced view of progress.

During learning — formative

Ongoing checks that shape tomorrow’s teaching — so explanation, practice and support can be adjusted while learning is still under way.

After learning — summative

Summaries of what a student has understood after a period of study, contributing to a balanced overall view of progress.

Communicating with families

Making progress visible

Families should receive clear, age-appropriate information about learning, progress and areas for continued development. Exact report formats, reporting periods and conference schedules remain subject to school confirmation.

Report-card format, reporting frequency and parent-teacher conference schedules are open decisions — no schedule is published here.

Student ownership

Helping students understand their own learning

As students grow, they can become more involved in setting goals, responding to feedback and reflecting on the strategies that help them learn effectively.

Supporting next steps

Using evidence to respond

Assessment information can help teachers decide when a student needs additional explanation, further practice, greater challenge or a different approach.