Assessment at Key Stages 1 & 2

Assessment is an integral part of the learning process. It involves learners by providing them with opportunities to prove their learning, to demonstrate their knowledge, understanding and skills and for this learning to be observed, evaluated and appreciated. It values the professionalism of teacher judgement based on ongoing observation and interaction in the classroom. Assessment 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. Assessment information should be used to inform future planning, learning and teaching.

The assessment arrangements for the revised Northern Ireland curriculum embrace the principles of Assessment for Learning.

 

Draft Levels of Progression in Cross-Curricular Skills

Please note that some minor changes have been made to Levels 1, 2 and 3 in Communication and Levels 1 and 2 in Using Maths, since the Managing Assessment Change conferences in Feb/March 2008.

Draft: CommunicationPDF, 253 KB

Draft: Using MathematicsPDF, 248 KB

Draft: Using ICTPDF, 234 KB