Advice re review
Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2013 12:41 pm
Hi to all, I'm afraid I only registered with this site this week despite shamelessly using it's resources for the past few years!
DS is at Grammar and DD received her results on Friday but has unfortunately not passed with a mark of 109. This is ironic as she is far brighter than her brother!
We are preparing the paperwork for a review and would welcome any advice.
The school have provided a pretty glowing assessment and have given her a 2:1. recommendation. The head is very supportive and I know that they are strictly objective when recommending pupils.
DDs academic details
Reading: End of Y5 - 5c Current - 5c Predicted at end of Y6 - 5b
Writing: End of Y5 - 5c Current - 5c Predicted at end of Y6 - 5b
Maths End of Y5 - 5c Current - 5c Predicted at end of Y6 - 5b
2010-2012 VR 115, 122, 116
2013 Reading age - 15 yrs 3 mths
2013 Spelling age - 13 yrs 3 mths
These are the scores on the sheet from the school, I understand that the Sats grades are teacher assessed. The scores were reflected in her sats tests, with her achieving 5cs in reading and writing and exceeding expectations in maths with a 5b
There were some extenuating circumstances which were logged with the school at the time, and these are noted on the form and supported by a doctor's letter. (Maternal grandfather was very ill and mum had to stay away from to to be with him in the lead up to test).
I am unsure about how to present certain points and would appreciate any help or advice forthcoming.
Low KS1 Scores - Scores were 2b at the end of KS1. Should I simply not mention this, or should I use them to illustrate the fantastic progress DD has made. In Ks1 DD was rather withdrawn but really has blossomed since.
Relatively low VR Scores - I'm sure that the panel will spot this and I really have no explanation of why they appear to be out of kilter with the sats.
New scoring system - In the old system, a score of 109 would put DD below the 50th percentile, In the new system it would appear that 109 much nearer the 60th (I think!), Should I trust the panel to know this? Should I mention it?
Should I mention sibling at Grammar?
DD plays in several bands at our music centre. Is it appropriate to mention that the preferred Grammar has fantastic music facilities where we feel DD will be more able to reach her potential?
Like so many others we are at a loss as to what happened on the day of the test, we are considering having a WISC test carried out to see if that flags up any issues. Would the results be considered by the panel?
Many thanks.
DS is at Grammar and DD received her results on Friday but has unfortunately not passed with a mark of 109. This is ironic as she is far brighter than her brother!
We are preparing the paperwork for a review and would welcome any advice.
The school have provided a pretty glowing assessment and have given her a 2:1. recommendation. The head is very supportive and I know that they are strictly objective when recommending pupils.
DDs academic details
Reading: End of Y5 - 5c Current - 5c Predicted at end of Y6 - 5b
Writing: End of Y5 - 5c Current - 5c Predicted at end of Y6 - 5b
Maths End of Y5 - 5c Current - 5c Predicted at end of Y6 - 5b
2010-2012 VR 115, 122, 116
2013 Reading age - 15 yrs 3 mths
2013 Spelling age - 13 yrs 3 mths
These are the scores on the sheet from the school, I understand that the Sats grades are teacher assessed. The scores were reflected in her sats tests, with her achieving 5cs in reading and writing and exceeding expectations in maths with a 5b
There were some extenuating circumstances which were logged with the school at the time, and these are noted on the form and supported by a doctor's letter. (Maternal grandfather was very ill and mum had to stay away from to to be with him in the lead up to test).
I am unsure about how to present certain points and would appreciate any help or advice forthcoming.
Low KS1 Scores - Scores were 2b at the end of KS1. Should I simply not mention this, or should I use them to illustrate the fantastic progress DD has made. In Ks1 DD was rather withdrawn but really has blossomed since.
Relatively low VR Scores - I'm sure that the panel will spot this and I really have no explanation of why they appear to be out of kilter with the sats.
New scoring system - In the old system, a score of 109 would put DD below the 50th percentile, In the new system it would appear that 109 much nearer the 60th (I think!), Should I trust the panel to know this? Should I mention it?
Should I mention sibling at Grammar?
DD plays in several bands at our music centre. Is it appropriate to mention that the preferred Grammar has fantastic music facilities where we feel DD will be more able to reach her potential?
Like so many others we are at a loss as to what happened on the day of the test, we are considering having a WISC test carried out to see if that flags up any issues. Would the results be considered by the panel?
Many thanks.