Assessing and Reporting

Our Assessment Process

Our teachers use a range of strategies to assess student learning, such as observing classwork and reviewing tasks completed throughout the year.

Twice a year, teachers formally assess each student’s progress against the outcomes outlined in the syllabus for each subject. A written report, using the common grade scale, is sent home mid-year (usually at the end of Term 2) and again at the end of Term 4. These reports provide a clear overview of your child’s learning and achievement.

Common Grade Scale

The student demonstrates extensive knowledge of content and understanding of course concepts, and applies highly developed skills and processes in a wide variety of contexts. In addition, the student demonstrates creative and critical thinking skills using perceptive analysis and evaluation. The student effectively communicates complex ideas and information.

The student demonstrates thorough knowledge of content and understanding of course concepts, and applies well-developed skills and processes in a variety of contexts. In addition, the student demonstrates creative and critical thinking skills using analysis and evaluation. The student clearly communicates complex ideas and information.

The student demonstrates expected knowledge of content and understanding of course concepts, and applies skills and processes in a range of familiar contexts. In addition, the student demonstrates skills in selecting and integrating information and communicates relevant ideas in an appropriate manner.

The student demonstrates a basic knowledge of content and understanding of course concepts, and applies skills and processes in some familiar contexts. In addition, the student demonstrates skills in selecting and using information and communicates ideas in a descriptive manner.

The student demonstrates an elementary knowledge of content and understanding of course concepts, and applies some skills and processes with guidance. In addition, the student demonstrates elementary skills in recounting information and communicating ideas.

Passport for Learning

For students in the Support Unit, an inclusive assessment approach; Passport for Learningis also used to monitor and assess learning progress within seven categories across four main domains including Cognitive, Receptive, Expressive and Social Skills.

NSW Department of Education Annual Assessment Dates

For more information regarding NSW Department of Education mandatory annual assessment dates, please visit Assessment Dates.

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