Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science NY032 / B20

Start date
18 May 21
Duration
5 Days
Learning Method
Remote Delivered CPD

Summary

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to assessment. However this course will give primary subject leaders and teachers the opportunity to explore best practice in primary science assessment and a chance to investigate the resources that are available in the wider educational world.
This course is ideal for primary school teachers who want to familiarise themselves with the current expectations around assessment and children’s progress in science. You will explore the difference between assessment, moderation and tracking, as well as considering how best to assess primary science in your school.

Who is it for?

This course is for primary science leaders and teachers of science.

What topics are covered?

This five day course covers:
  • best practice in primary science assessment 
  • current updates of assessment expectations
  • techniques for assessment for learning 
  • strategies to support progression
  • science moderation
  • tracking of science for your school 
  • assessing working scientifically
  • leading change

How will you learn?

This course will be delivered remotely with participant tasks to be completed between sessions.

How long is this course?

This is a five day intensive course delivered remotely. 

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • explore techniques for assessment for learning in primary science teaching
  • describe current assessment and tracking requirements in primary science
  • explore good practice in assessment
  • identify opportunities to develop assessment, tracking and moderation in your school
  • discuss strategies to support progression in science

Sessions

DateTimeLocation
Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science - session 1 (DELIVERED REMOTELY)18 May 202116:00-17:00Virtual
Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science - session 2 (DELIVERED REMOTELY)24 May 202109:00-16:00Virtual
Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science - session 3 (DELIVERED REMOTELY)25 May 202109:00-16:00Virtual
Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science - session 4 (DELIVERED REMOTELY)09 June 202116:00-16:45Virtual
Leading assessment, moderation and tracking in primary science - session 5 (DELIVERED REMOTELY)05 July 202116:00-16:45Virtual

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Additional information

Our remote CPD courses for teachers are delivered across a series of sessions run at specific times and dates. Information on all course sessions can be found under the description of each course. To complete a course, all sessions are mandatory.

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