Report Cards

Over the course of this semester teachers have been gathering evidence of learning for each learning area for each of our students. This process involves gathering, analysing and reflecting on multiple sources of evidence to make an informed judgement about what students know, understand and can do.

Assessment in the classroom can come in many forms. It can either be …

-          Diagnostic (assessing prior learning) - pre-tests and work samples.

-          Formative (assessing for learning) - observations, group work, individual conferencing, ongoing work  

           samples.

-          Summative (assessing of learning) - tasks, assignments, presentations.

Early next week, families will receive Semester 1 Report Cards for students from Prep to Year 6. This Report Card is a culmination of your child’s academic achievement throughout the semester, as well as a snapshot of their spiritual and social development. It is just one way of communicating information about student achievement, effort and behaviour.

For each Key Learning Area (KLA), in accordance with Federal standards, your child will be receiving a standard using the five-point scale of A-E.

The Australian Curriculum is written in such a way, that there is an ‘Achievement Standard’ for each year level for each subject area. It is this Achievement Standard that we report against. The standards are written as a statement of what a student is aiming to achieve by the end of the school year for their year level. A student receiving a ‘C’ standard indicates that they have met this standard, that is, that their work demonstrates a conceptual understanding of the concepts covered and that they can apply this knowledge and skills in familiar situations. Simply speaking, a ‘C’ standard indicates that your child is able to do what is expected of them for their year level.

To move beyond a ‘C’ standard, a student must demonstrate that they are developing a sophistication of conceptual understanding, with a strong application of skills, and that they are beginning to transfer their knowledge and skills to new situations (B standard). For an A standard, students must demonstrate excellent application of skills and be readily applying the knowledge and skills to new situations.

Similarly, a ‘D’ standard does not constitute a fail, this standard indicates that a student is continuing to develop their understanding of the expected curriculum, and may be able to demonstrate some of the elements within it, wither with support or inconsistently. A rough outline of these standards is provided below.

In each KLA, students also receive an effort achievement level. This level is derived by the students level of application and study habits during that particular KLA. Please see the table below for the effort achievement scale.

Similar to above, a student receiving a ‘C’ standard indicates that your child is applying the effort standard. You will find these criteria tables in the report card. Parents are strongly encouraged to discuss student progress with your child’s teacher at any time. Should you have any concerns in regard to your child’s progress, please don’t hesitate to arrange a time to meet with your child’s teacher.