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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 2–5 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 K–10.

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.

Category:

  • Teaching and learning

Business Unit:

  • Teaching and Learning Support
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