Assessment of, and with, ICT

Kent’s pupil self-assessment sheets can be downloaded from :
www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/kentict_assess_index.cfm
These sheets contain simple statements for children to evaluate their own progress. The statements are based on the ‘I know how to…’ format with a direct link to learning objectives broadly based on the QCA scheme of work. Language is positive: “I can with help”, “I can on my own”, “I could help someone else”. From Year 2 upwards, the sheets contain ‘thought bubbles’ to encourage pupils to reflect on ‘where do I go next?’. The sheets may be used as the basis of a whole-class review of a unit, or with an adult leading a group. The documents are in Word format and may easily be changed to suit the school’s approach to assessment.

		Kent Themed ICT Tracking Tool Beta
		With the adoption of a Creative Curriculum where ICT is embedded in subject teaching, this new set of tracking tools, based on 5 themes of Data Handling, Research, Control, Modelling, and Communication is now being trialled by ICT subject leaders in Kent schools. For further help and advice in using them, Kent teachers should contact one of the Primary ICT Consultants.

For further advice on assessment for learning, and setting targets and tracking in ICT, go to:
http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/kentict_coordinators_good_enough.cfm (orange splat)

Portfolio
It is good practice to maintain an annotated portfolio of representative work showing achievement in all years, and progression through the school. For example, a selection of work by average, below- and above-average attaining pupils may be photographed or printed. The comments make links to level descriptors, and suggest what opportunities the pupil now needs to progress. Teacher annotation may also reflect on evidence not recorded at the time, for example choices made and justified by the child.
For advice and resources, go to
http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/kentict_coordinators_doing_it.cfm(purple splat)