The five-year assessment model: AQA Science

TL;DR

Activate's assessment model focuses on informing teaching and learning, peer feedback, usable data for progress tracking, and differentiated levels of demand.

Transcript

The five-year assessment model for Activate  came about based on some underpinning assessment   principles that we had from the start of  developing Activate. The first is that all   assessment activities in Activate inform both  teaching and learning so that teachers can   improve their teaching and learners can improve  their learning. They're ba... Read More

Key Insights

• 💁 Assessment activities in Activate inform teaching and learning to enhance outcomes.
• 🤳 Peer and self-assessment opportunities promote feedback exchange among students.
• 🧑‍🎓 The banding system in Activate differentiates students based on achievement levels.
• 🎯 Activate categorizes questions into different demands according to grade targets.
• 🧑‍🎓 Differentiated strategies help students aiming for grade 9 achieve their goals.
• 👻 Usable data from assessment activities allows for effective progress tracking.
• 🔬 Activate focuses on developing not only content but also scientific skills, maths skills, and literacy in science.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are the key principles of the five-year assessment model for Activate?

The key principles include informing teaching and learning, accessible learning outcomes, peer and self-assessment opportunities, feedback response, and usable data for progress tracking.

Q: How does Activate differentiate between student levels?

Activate uses a banding system with bands like Developing, Secure, and Extending, linked to levels of achievement, to differentiate students aiming for different grades.

Q: How does Activate categorize question demands?

Questions are split into no demand, medium demand, and high demand categories, tailored to students aiming for different grades, including grade 9.

Q: How does Activate help students aiming for grade 9?

Activate provides separate identification and extension activities for students aiming for grade 9 to increase their chances of achieving the highest grade.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The Activate assessment model aims to improve teaching and learning outcomes through informed assessment activities.

• Peer and self-assessment opportunities allow students to provide and receive feedback from each other.

• The model includes a banding system for differentiation and categorizes questions based on levels of demand.