Assessment
THESE NEED RE-ORGANISING UNDER THE HEADINGS...
Self study resources
London Grid for Learning assessment toolkit
Levelling ICT - just two of many examples of level descriptors from Hereford and from the DfE (now abolished). I have included these for the interim period before the new curriculum comes in.
CAS Curriculum Level Descriptors (Section 5)
SOLO Taxonomy - Biggs' Original Paper? Good resources here and presentations here. Also these programming rubrics and these coding rubrics. Here's a blank rubric.
e-Competence Framework for ICT Users - Part 1: Framework Content
Test your online Digital Literacy skills and learn more about topics where you feel less confident
Holistic assessment criteria – Applying SOLO to programming projects
Useful introduction to the notion of 'threshold concepts' by Alex Quigley
Resources for lectures or group study
Whole school self assessment of the school's provision of ICT via the Naace ICT mark
Advice from Naace's panel on assessment
Webb, M and Cox, M (2007) Information and communication technology inside the black box (part of a series looking at the applications of Black and Wiliam's AfL ideas to individual subjects)
EEF tookit evidence on the effectiveness of feedback (qv their bibliography)
Resources for use with pupils
Assessing Attainment in Computing (Berry and Kemp) - a framework based directly on the programmes of study, as per the new attainment target: “By the end of each key stage, pupils are expected to know, apply and understand the matters, skills and processes specified in the relevant programme of study.” (DfE, 2013)
Progression Pathways Assessment Framework (Dorling and Walker)
KS1/KS2 detailed progress tracker for use by teachers You need to be a CAS member
An ipad 'record of achievement' can be downloaded here and adapted for your needs
There is an ICT record of achievement below that could be adapted in the future for your school. It shows skills from EYFS-year 6 but also has pages for specific areas. (It is a work in progress in response to our changing creative curriculum)
Possible KS1 Programming I can statements being trialled at in a KS1 setting and teachers version for formative assessment recording by exception.This verision is one with possible end of year expectations - but perhaps too much like old approach? I have the same style I can statements and teacher versions for making/finding out/basic skills etc - but not sure remit of this group.
Possible I can statements and teachers assessment sheets (by exception) for safe and responsible use from eSense.
Work from Babcock 4S on APP style grids for KS3
APP style grids derived entirely from the PoS for KS1/2 (levels here are entirely arbitrary and merely indicate increasing complexity)
APP Style Grid for KS 1 to 3 with stages pegged to new PoS expectations for KS1, 2 and 3. (KS1 = Stage 2, KS2 = Stage 4, KS3 = Stage 6). QCA GCSE criteria for ICT and CS used for higher stages.
A discussion on the development of an assessment framework has been set up here. Please feel free to contribute.
A discussion paper for the BETT Computer Experts Group focus on assessment post attainment targets and levels is here.
A full assessment model for KS3
The link to download the NAACE/TLM Handbook for Level 1 and 2 Open Systems Computing qualifications is here. The contents is directly based on the new Computing KS3 programmes of study. It is licensed Creative Commons Share-alike so you can use any of it freely and modify anything to meet your own needs as long as you let others share your modifications freely if they ask. The guidance in the handbook is just guidance and the criteria are only mandatory for candidates taking the qualifications. If they are not taking the qualifications they can use the materials in any way you want them to to meet your own purposes. This provides at least a start on a structure and method for assessing progress in KS3 with coherent progression to KS4 and on into KS5 with the Level 3 award, certificate and diploma. Again all the assessment content is Creative Commons Licensed and you are free to copy it to modify and redistribute it subject to passing the same rights to other people. We are also in the process of developing grading tests in computing for Years 7, 8 and 9 based on the assessment criteria and supporting content so that grade forecasting for GCSE and equivalent qualifications will be possible by aggregating statistics across participating schools. It will also complement tracking progress through the POS against the assessment criteria by providing differentiated annual assessment of performance. Again all these tests will be freely available using CCSA licensing. You are under no obligation to take the NAACE/TLM qualifications in order to use these materials. The Level 1 and 2 qualifications are both deemed high quality by the DfE and therefore will provide points in Y11 from 2016 onwards. Level 3 are accredited and will be put forward for performance points in next years submission for 2017. The Level 3 Award is designed to fit into Y11 so that the most able students working on an accelerated path and gaining high level 2 grades in Y10 can maintain their progress. It means they can gain a Level 3 Award in computing to complement other A levels or they can use the credit gained toward the Certificate or Diploma or the the knowledge to support other Level 3 qualifications. If anyone wants to contribute to trialling or improving the tests contact me by e-mail, twitter @Ingotian or the TLM web site.