Moderation for Moderated Schools

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Moderation for Moderated Schools Tuesday 17th
January 4pm 5pm Diane Hollis 346
6713 Shirley Callaghan 346 6618
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Moderation findings for 2007 from NAA
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• PUPILS
• In an average class, 5 pupils need to be
  selected. (not all will be moderated).
• The class teacher selects the pupils. However we
  would welcome a profile of pupils that will
  encourage professional dialogue, e.g boarder line
  decisions, P Levels and Level3.
• Please complete the proforma in your brown
  envelope before the visit to assist us in
  choosing pupils.
• If there are any queries then dont hesitate to
  contact us.

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• EVIDENCE
• A range of evidence should be presented to show
  the level the pupils are working at in reading,
  writing and maths. (Ref point 5 GUIDANCE FOR ALL
  SCHOOLS WITH YEAR 2 PUPILS FOR 2008)
• Normal class work. (cross curricular evidence).
• Photographs
• Teacher notes/planning
• Video
• A range of evidence including tracking
• SATS tests and tasks
• Any other evidence which will exemplify
  judgements made.

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EVIDENCE

• There is no need to present portfolios of the
  selected pupils!
• Class scrap books to demonstrate group
  work/whiteboard evidence.
• Indicate the page in their book and give brief
  notes to say why it has been selected, (context).
• On assessments or work-sheets, annotate or use a
• post-it to give information about why it has been
  selected as evidence.
• We are happy to look at science and speaking and
  listening but are not requesting to see this
  information.

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THE VISIT!

• Each Year 2 teacher provides samples/evidence of
  work. Moderators will choose 3 pupils. (This may
  alter due to nature of cohort, but would be
  discussed at the meeting with individual
  schools.)
• Opportunity to have a professional discussion
  about the pupils and assessment/moderation.
• At the end of the visit, there will be verbal and
  written feedback to both the Year 2 teacher(s)
  and the headteacher. This will be passed on to
  the SIP.

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OTHER INFORMATION

• Lessons will not be observed, however the
  moderators may request to read and discuss
  learning with the pupils.
• All schools will be invited to evaluate the
  moderation process during the visit. (This has
  been updated from last year based on feedback)
• The feed back from all schools will be given to
  the Head Teachers at the Assessment Up-date and
  the Assessment Co-ordinators at their autumn
  cluster meeting.

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GOOD PRACTICE POST MODERATION

• Celebrate areas of strength with all staff.
• Focus on areas for development (SDP).
• Re-moderate cohort as a result of dialogue with
  LA moderators.
• Meet with KS2 colleagues to discuss findings.

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THANK YOU! THE ASSESSMENT TEAM
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