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Provides updates on assessment-related advice and support.
Check-in registrations are open
Date posted 20 May 2025
Registrations for the Term 2 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 must nominate an Check-in coordinator.
For more information and to register go to (Staff only) Check-in assessment.
New Pre and post assessments
Date posted 1 November 2024
Additional pairs of Pre and post assessments are now available. There are 24 new pairs across Stages 2â5 to support monitoring of student learning.
Access the assessments via Pre and post assessments.
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.