QTS Assessment and Feedback 3

Question 1

Under the Teachers' Standards (2012), what must teachers do in relation to assessment?

Accepted Answer

Make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure pupil progress

Answer

Teachers' Standard 6 requires teachers to know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas and use this to secure pupil progress.

Question 2

What does 'moderation' mean in the context of teacher assessment?

Accepted Answer

Teachers comparing their assessment judgements to ensure consistency and reliability

Answer

Moderation involves teachers collaboratively reviewing assessed work to ensure that judgements are consistent, fair, and meet national standards.

Question 3

Which body is responsible for national curriculum assessment standards and statutory testing in England?

Accepted Answer

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA)

Answer

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is an executive agency of the DfE that develops and delivers statutory assessments including SATs.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a learning objective in lesson planning and assessment?

Accepted Answer

To state clearly what pupils are expected to know or be able to do by the end of a lesson

Answer

A learning objective defines the intended outcome of a lesson and provides the basis against which pupil progress can be assessed.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'ipsative assessment'?

Accepted Answer

Assessment that measures a student's progress against their own previous performance

Answer

Ipsative assessment focuses on individual growth by comparing a pupil's current performance with their own earlier work, rather than against peers or norms.

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QTS Assessment and Feedback 3