Assessment and Reporting at Key Stage 3
Assessment is an integral part of the learning process. It is most effective when it is used not only to chart progress but also to move pupil learning forward by providing timely, precise, genuine and constructive feedback. It values the professionalism of teacher judgement based on ongoing observation and interaction in the classroom.
Assessing the Cross-Curricular Skills:
Stage 1 Training
May - June 2008
All the documents and presentations from the Assessing the Cross-Curricular Skills Support Pack are now available online at:
Assessment and Reporting - Training
Implementing Assessment Change Conferences
November 2007
Implementing Assessment Change PresentationPPT, 6 MB
Conference BookletPDF, 323 KB
'Next Steps' ToolPDF, 136 KB
Key Messages from ConferencePDF, 109 KB
Case Studies - Planning for Assessment
Andrew Terrington, St. Patrick's College MagheraWMV, 9.02 MB
Mary Currie, Belfast Boys' Model SchoolWMV, 10.9 MB
Osy Graham, Carrickfergus Grammar SchoolWMV, 19.2 MB
Case Studies - Reflection
Andrew Terrington, St, Patrick's College MagheraWMV, 5.35 MB
Mary Currie, Belfast Boys' Model SchoolWMV, 12.1 MB
Osy Graham, Carrickfergus Grammar SchoolWMV, 5.57 MB
More case studies on planning for assessment are available on the KS3 Regional Pilot page.
Statutory Requirements
Assessment Arrangements (Foundation to Key Stage 3)
Pupil Records and Reporting (Transitional)
Draft Levels of Progression
CommunicationPDF, 310 KB
Using MathematicsPDF, 290 KB
Using ICT PDF, 251 KB