New to 11+ - Is Bucks exam is changing?
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New to 11+ - Is Bucks exam is changing?
Hi,
I am new to this forum. I read some of the comments but wonder if we have any more news on Bucks exam for 2013?
Thanks
Littledippy
I am new to this forum. I read some of the comments but wonder if we have any more news on Bucks exam for 2013?
Thanks
Littledippy
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Re: New to 11+ - Is Bucks exam is changing?
Hi littledippy, and welcome!
There is no further news on what the changes might be at present. As soon as we have confirmation we will post here, rest assured.
The "fallback" position has to be focus on really solid English and maths, with some VR and NVR later on.
Sally-Anne
There is no further news on what the changes might be at present. As soon as we have confirmation we will post here, rest assured.
The "fallback" position has to be focus on really solid English and maths, with some VR and NVR later on.
Sally-Anne
Re: New to 11+ - Is Bucks exam is changing?
When you consider the areas in the old test where children have made mistakes in the current style of papers, I don't think you can go wrong with Literacy and Numeracy (particularly Literacy). The APP grids make it pretty clear how to improve performance for the SAT's and that has to be something worthwhile further down the line.
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Re: New to 11+ - Is Bucks exam is changing?
Thank you Sally_Anne. I will watch this space.
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Re: New to 11+ - Is Bucks exam is changing?
Hi ian35mmian35mm wrote:When you consider the areas in the old test where children have made mistakes in the current style of papers, I don't think you can go wrong with Literacy and Numeracy (particularly Literacy). The APP grids make it pretty clear how to improve performance for the SAT's and that has to be something worthwhile further down the line.
What is APP grid? I never heard of this?
Thank you.
Re: New to 11+ - Is Bucks exam is changing?
APP is 'assessing pupils progress' - it is a way of standardising teacher assessment.
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Re: New to 11+ - Is Bucks exam is changing?
Guest55 wrote:APP is 'assessing pupils progress' - it is a way of standardising teacher assessment.
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Thank you Guest55. I think I have landed in the right place here.
Re: New to 11+ - Is Bucks exam is changing?
I don't think the tests will be linked to APP because APP is about assessing pupils in the classroom.
A group of Headteachers is deciding the format of the new 11+ which will be used for the cohort about to go into Year 5. We will have to be patient ...
A group of Headteachers is deciding the format of the new 11+ which will be used for the cohort about to go into Year 5. We will have to be patient ...
Re: New to 11+ - Is Bucks exam is changing?
That's not my point. The APP grid shows how you can improve SAT's grades. Whatever school you end up in, a good SAT's level will be important. Certainly in the school I work at, a good L5 performance at KS2 will stand you in great stead.
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Re: New to 11+ - Is Bucks exam is changing?
Quite possibly, especially because many of us more than a little dippy!littledippy wrote:I think I have landed in the right place here.
Moderator's note: Please could the regulars with slightly obscure info about APP and SATs, etc, argue their points via PM, rather than on a thread created by a new forum user? Thank you.
Sally-Anne