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Page Published: 19 May 2008

Action on Assessment Reform

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NAHT Urges Caution over Interpretation of Science Results Pupil achievement in Science has been highlighted as sample test results for 11 year olds have been published. Statistics from the sample testing of 5% of pupils have implied a fall in the number of pupils achieving Level 4, in comparison to last years SATs tests. 10/08/2010
NAHT comments on the release of KS2 Test results Russell Hobby, NAHT General Secretary designate, comments on the release of the Key Stage 2 results and the subsequent statement from the Schools Minister. 03/08/2010
Key Stage 2 CVA 2010 Requests for guidance have been received from members who boycotted KS2 SATs about arrangements for calculating CVA for the 2010 cohort. There is some uncertainty at present brought about by the apparent suspension of work on Raiseonline. 16/07/2010
Key Stage 2 SATs Survey and Further Information Information for members who are seeking clarification as to the procedure to be followed if there are concerns over the marking of tests. 13/07/2010
Boycott Schools List - a 'badge of honour' says Mick Brookes It is extremely disappointing that despite our offer to negotiate the way in which assessment is conducted at KS2 we have received a precipitate announcement from the Secretary of State about testing in 2011. 06/07/2010
Key Stage 2 SATS Results Procedure 2010 There have been some changes in the process for this year. Schools ought to have received detailed guidance from QCDA . This item summarises the key changes and recommends steps to be taken. 28/06/2010
Letters from QCDA It has been brought to our attention that QCDA has hired a company to deliver letters to all schools suspected of not taking part in the SATs this year 27/05/2010
Boycott Implications: Ofsted Statement to Inspectors Ofsted have issued the following statement to its inspectors: Boycott of Key Stage 2 national assessment tests (SATs): implications for inspectors. Following a ballot of their members, the National Union of Teachers and the National Association of Headteachers implemented a boycott of the Key Stage 2 SATs which commenced on 10 May 2010. It is not yet clear how many schools participated in this boycott. The boycott will have little or no impact on inspection this term. At a few inspections late in the sum 20/05/2010