Latest updates
Provides updates on assessment-related advice and support.
Effective assessment practices guide available
Date posted 21 June 2024
The guide provides practical advice for teachers and school leaders Kâ10.
It aims to:
- establish a consistent understanding of evidence-based assessment advice
- provide guidance on assessment design and implementation
- support the use of evidence-based assessment strategies
- guide effective data collection and analysis in assessment.
The guide can be used:
- as a reference at point of need
- to support collaborative planning and guided conversations about assessment
- for deeper reflection on the purpose, design, and use of assessment as an individual or school.
For further information, visit Effective assessment practice.
New Pre and post assessments
Date posted 17 June 2024
Additional pairs of Pre and post assessments are now available. There are 25 new pairs across Stages 2â5 to support monitoring of student learning.
Access the assessments via Pre and post assessments.
Important changes to online assessments
Pre and post assessments, Short assessments and Stage snapshots
Date posted 6 June 2024
Google Forms and PDF versions will be discontinued at the end of Term 2 (5 July 2024) for:
Schools can still access the assessments using Microsoft Forms.
You can share the Microsoft Forms links in Google Classrooms so students can complete these assessments.
You can also create a PDF version of an assessment using steps outlined in the Quick Reference Guide (QRG) (PDF 143 KB).
Check-in registrations open
Date posted 21 May 2024
Registrations for the Term 3 reading and numeracy Check-in assessments for Years 3 - 9 are now open. Year 6 also undertake an additional writing assessment.
Feedback is available in Scout and PLAN2, aligned to NSW English and mathematics syllabuses, the National Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions, and targeted teaching strategies.
Principals in departmental schools should nominate an assessment coordinator by Friday 5 July 2024 (Term 2 Week 10).
For more information and to register go Check-in assessment.
VALID Science Year 6, 8 and 10 registrations open
Date posted 21 May 2024
VALID Science assessment is required for departmental schools with Year 8 students and optional for schools with Years 6 or 10 students.
There is no charge for government schools to register. It is also available to non-government schools at a cost of $10 per student.
VALID provides useful diagnostic data that is reported in Scout that can identify areas of strength and areas for improvement for individuals or cohorts and support evaluation of teaching and learning programs.
All students who participate in a VALID Science assessment receive an electronic individualised student report outlining the level of understanding they demonstrated during the assessment.
Registrations close Friday 5 July 2024 (Term 2 Week 10).
For more information and to register go to Register your school.