Diagnostic assessment for GCSE computer science - short course CE412 / F06

Start date
20 Jun 24
Duration
60 Minutes
Learning Method
Remote Delivered CPD

Summary

Assessment of subject knowledge is important to inform teaching. This short session introduces the free, quality-assured test banks provided by the National Centre for Computing Education, designed to reduce teacher workload. Two assessment packages will be presented:

  • Diagnose gaps in KS3 computing curriculum knowledge to ensure students have firm foundations at transition, or upon the return to classroom teaching;

  • Assess the breadth of the GCSE Computer Science curriculum, providing an additional source of data to support centre-assessment of summer exams.

You’ll learn how to easily adapt tests to fit your curriculum expectations, and how to assign tests to classes of students. Each test produces a rich set of assessment data that can be used to adapt teaching and target interventions.

Who is it for?

Teachers and subject leaders of KS3 computing and GCSE computer science

How will you learn?

A single, scheduled live, interactive online sessions led by an experienced practitioner.

How long is this course?

The short course lasts approximately 60 minutes.

Who is the course leader?

Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • know the content and structure of quality-assured tests for GCSE computer science

  • be able to allocate tests to your classes

  • understand how to access and utilise assessment data to inform teaching

Sessions

DateTime
1 Diagnostic assessment for GCSE computer science20 June 202415:30-16:30

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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.

Are you a state-funded Special School or PRU unit? You may be eligible for reduced course fees and even subsidies. Get in touch to check your eligibility and book your place directly. You can see our fees and subsidy information here.

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