Mathematics Assessment for Learning and Teaching

Mathematics Assessment for Learning and Teaching
Author: Julian Williams
Publisher:
Total Pages: 12
Release: 2005-10-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9780340886311

A tried and tested approach to mathematics assessment for ages 5-14. Nationally standardised on over 12,500 pupils, MaLT can be used at any time during the school year - for screening, monitoring and tracking progress, as well as for individual diagnostic profiling. Available in both pencil-and-paper and interactive computer-adaptive (CAT) formats, these nationally standardised tests - for groups or individuals - also yield diagnostic information which will directly support individual and whole-class teaching. - MaLT Test booklet 7 - for Year 2 (Scottish P3, Northern Ireland Year 3) with norms for chronological ages 6:0 to 8:5 (NC levels W-21) - Purpose-written to highlight particular errors and misunderstandings which are diagnostic of key learning needs - counting errors, misconceptions with decimals, etc - Simple structure makes it easy for you to assess your pupils and get the information you need - Key Stage 1 Teacher Manual contains all the key information in one place for MaLT tests 5-7 - One Scorer/Profiler CD-ROM for use with all the tests. This makes it easier to record and monitor year-on-year progress across ages 5-14. It also enables you to mark all of the pencil-and-paper tests on-screen - All questions are mapped to the current strands and objectives, to make it easy to see how well your pupils are performing and to provide the information you need - Provides the summative measures of performance needed for screening, monitoring and progress assessment. MaLT tests have been standardised nationally, ensuring secure, reliable results MaLT Year-on-Year Tests - Take only 45 minutes to test a whole class - Samples the full range of mathematical skills appropriate to each year group - MaLT Tests 5-7 are presented orally to minimise reliance on reading, so that pupils with reading difficulties are not disadvantaged

Professional Studies in Primary Education

Professional Studies in Primary Education
Author: Hilary Cooper
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2022-01-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1529786797

This textbook gives you a broad overview of everything you will need to know to prepare for your initial teacher training and future career in the classroom. Covering practical issues including planning and assessment, and thought-provoking topics such as reflecting on your practice and developing critical thinking skills, this textbook provides you with an insightful exploration of the realities of teaching in primary schools. This fourth edition has been comprehensively revised and includes five new chapters on: · Teacher wellbeing · The Early Career Framework (ECF) · Digital literacy and primary schools after the pandemic · Growth mindset, dialogue and P4C · Learning outside the classroom This is essential reading for all students on primary initial teacher education courses including university-based (PGCE, BEd, BA with QTS), and schools-based (School Direct, SCITT, Teach First) routes into teaching. Hilary Cooper is Professor Emeritus of History and Pedagogy at the University of Cumbria. Sally Elton-Chalcraft is Professor of Social Justice in Education and also the Director of the Learning Education and Development Research centre in the Institute of Education at the University of Cumbria.

How to be an Outstanding Primary SENCO

How to be an Outstanding Primary SENCO
Author: Jackie Ward
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2019-10-17
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1472963288

'The indispensable guide that every aspiring SENCO needs.' Colin Grimes Written by Jackie Ward, a practising SENCO with a wealth of experience, How to be an Outstanding Primary SENCO is a step-by-step approach to excelling as a primary SENCO. Suitable for all current and aspiring SENCOs and linked to the SEND Code of Practice and legal requirements, this practical guide simplifies the terminology around SEND and explores issues a child might face and possible solutions. With a view to minimising workload and streamlining paperwork, Jackie does not shy away from the problems or potential setbacks that SENCOs may experience. Instead she provides practical, realistic solutions and strategies to overcome these challenges, including how to support colleagues and parents, work with outside agencies and communicate policies more effectively. Focusing on a SENCO's own self-care and wellbeing, How to be an Outstanding Primary SENCO celebrates this challenging role to enable SENCOs not only to be outstanding, but to have a fulfilling, long-term career and improve the life chances of children with SEND.

The Next Step in Guided Reading

The Next Step in Guided Reading
Author: Jan Richardson
Publisher: Teaching Resources
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Guided reading
ISBN: 9780545133616

Teachers facing the challenge of meeting the diverse reading needs of students will find the structure and tools they need in Jan Richardson's powerful approach to guided reading. Richardson has identified the essential components of an effective guided reading lesson: targeted assessments, data analysis that pinpoints specific strategies students need, and the use of guided writing to support the reading process. Each chapter contains planning sheets to help teachers analyze assessments in order to group students and select a teaching focus Includes detailed, ready-to-go lesson plans for all stages of reading: emergent, early, transitional, and fluent

Switched on Computing

Switched on Computing
Author: Miles Berry
Publisher:
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2014-03
Genre: Computer science
ISBN: 9781783390908

This text covers the new Programme of Study for computing, including programming and computational thinking.

Getting Schools Working

Getting Schools Working
Author: Nick Taylor
Publisher: Pearson South Africa
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2003
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781868912421

A systematic review of research projects into the state of education in South Africa.

Inside the black box

Inside the black box
Author: Paul Black
Publisher: Granada Learning
Total Pages: 24
Release: 1998
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780708713815

Offers practical advice on using and improving assessment for learning in the classroom.

Rising Stars Assessment Reading Progress Tests Year 4

Rising Stars Assessment Reading Progress Tests Year 4
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2014-02
Genre: Curriculum-based assessment
ISBN: 9781783390991

'Rising Stars Assessment Reading Progress Tests' are a whole school approach to the assessment of reading for the new Programme of Study for English.