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How will KS2 progress be measured next year when we run out of KS1 levels? (and is it even worth it?)

This is the question I get asked these days (along with ‘if I use this code, does that mean this pupil will still be included in our results?’ but that’s for another day). I have tackled it before here, but thought it was due another visit. Four years ago we had two progress measures: levels […]

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The pros and cons of standardised tests

Standardised tests are extremely useful. They provide an external reference of a pupil’s attainment, indicating whether it is below, above or broadly in line with national average; and give an idea of how pupils are progressing relative to other pupils nationally. They can help us understand what pupil’s do and don’t know whilst providing important […]

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