Assessment plays an important part in pupils' progression across all phases and key stages. See how to use the assessment guidelines and assessment focuses, and find out more about the benefits of using APP.
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Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP)
Assessment plays an important part in pupils' progression across all phases and key stages. See how to use the assessment guidelines and assessment focuses, and find out more about the benefits of using APP.
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About Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP)
Find out about Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP), a structured approach to periodic assessment which can help you assess and track pupils' performance across different key stages.
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About assessment focuses
Use the assessment focuses (AFs) to help you make a judgement (subject assessment) during Assessing Pupils’ Progress (APP).
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Using the assessment guidelines
Learn about how the assessment guidelines are organised, and find out how to use them when you are making a judgement/subject assessment.
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Making judgements in APP
Use these suggested processes to help you make an assessment focus judgement and an overall judgement (high, secure, low) in reading, writing, speaking and listening, mathematics, and science. This is part of Assessing Pupils Progress (APP).
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APP mathematics standards files
These examples show children’s work at different levels of mathematics (standards files). There are also training standards files, which follow the same form without the attainment targets, assessment summaries and guidelines. Use the files to guide judgements about pupils’ levels as part of Assessing Pupils’ Progress (APP) in mathematics.
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Mathematics training standards file: David
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's notes on each focus are included.
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Mathematics training standards file: Darren
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file. llustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's notes on each focus are included.
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Mathematics training standards file: Peter
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file. llustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's notes on each focus are included.
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Mathematics training standards file: Polly
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file. llustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's notes on each focus are included.
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Mathematics training standards file: Louise
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file. llustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's notes on each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: Babigail (Year 1 below level 1)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 1 child working at below level 1. llustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: Charlotte (Year 1 high level 1)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 1 child working at high level 1. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: Jaiman (Year 2 high level 1)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 2 child working at high level 1. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: Lydia (Year 1 secure level 1)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 1 child working at secure level 1. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: David (Year 3 high level 2)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 3 child working at high level 2. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: Bradley (Year 1 secure level 2)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 1 child working at secure level 2. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: Daniel (Year 1 secure level 2)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 1 child working at secure level 2. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: Paulo (Year 3, high level 2)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 3 child working at high level 2. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: Hannah (Year 2 secure level 2)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 2 child working at secure level 2. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: Ben (Year 2 low level 2)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 2 child working at low level 2. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: Darren (Year 5, secure level 3)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 5 child working at secure level 3. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: John (Year 5, high level 3)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 5 child working at high level 3. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: Saleema (Year 4, secure level 3)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 4 child working at secure level 3. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: Daniel (Year 3, low level 3)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 3 child working at low level 3. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: Harjeev (Year 2 low level 3)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 2 child working at low level 3. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: Greg (Year 4, secure level 3)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 4 child working at secure level 3. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: Kate (Year 5, secure level 4)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 5 child working at secure level 4. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: Peter (Year 5, low level 4)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 5 child working at low level 4. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: Polly (Year 6, high level 4)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 6 child working at high level 4. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: Sachin (Year 6, secure level 5)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 6 child working at secure level 5. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: Louise (Year 6, low level 5)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 6 child working at low level 5. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP mathematics standards file: Rebecca (Year 6, high level 5)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) mathematics standards file showing the assessment for a Year 6 child working at high level 5. Illustrated examples of the child's work for assessment focuses (AFs) Ma1 to Ma4 and the teacher's assessment of each focus are included.
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APP reading standards files
These examples show children’s work at different reading levels (reading standards files). There are training standards files, which follow the same form without the attainment targets, assessment summaries and guidelines. Use the files to guide judgements about pupils’ levels as part of Assessing Pupils’ Progress (APP) in primary literacy.
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Reading training standards files
Training staff can use these four versions of the Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) reading standards files in making level judgements of children working at different levels. These are part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP reading standards file: Molly (Year 1 below level 1)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) reading standards file for a Year 1 child working below level 1 in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP reading standards file: Joshua (Year 1 low level 1)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) reading standards file for a Year 1 child working at low level 1 in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP reading standards file: Mark (Year 1 low level 1)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) reading standards file for a Year 1 child working at low level 1 in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP reading standards file: George (Year 1 secure level 1)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) reading standards file for a Year 1 child working at secure level 1 in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP reading standards file: Julia (Year 1 low level 2)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) reading standards file for a Year 1 child working at low level 2, with English as an additional language (EAL), in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP reading standards file: Daniel (Year 1 secure level 2)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) reading standards file for a Year 1 child working at secure level 2 in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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Introduction
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Reading to teacher 'I will not ever never eat a tomato'
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Caterpillars and Butterflies (non-fiction)
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Teacher's notes made on units of work
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Reading a book by a favourite author in the reading corner 'I Want My Dummy' by Tony Ross
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Phonics tracking sheet
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Assessment summary
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Making a level judgement
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Next steps
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APP reading standards file: Nikita (Year 1 secure level 2)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) reading standards file for a Year 1 child working at secure level 2 in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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Introduction
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Notes on Nikita's reading of traditional tales
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Work on characters from a traditional tale: profiles of Mother Bear and Goldilocks
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Reading non-fiction
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Guided reading: fiction
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Shared reading: poetry
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Running record: Blue Shoes
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Reading 'Piggybook' by Anthony Browne
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Assessment summary
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Making a level judgement
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Next steps
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APP reading standards file: Julia (Year 2 secure level 3)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) reading standards file for a Year 2 child working at secure level 3, with English as an additional language (EAL), in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP reading standards file: Charlotte (Year 3, low level 3)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) reading standards file for a Year 3 child working at low level 3 in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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Introduction
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Book review: Hogsel and Gruntel (fiction)
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Guided and individual reading: The Picky Prince (fiction)
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Individual reading questioning: Fish (non-fiction)
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Guided reading and group questioning: Liquid Gold – Water on Tap (non-fiction)
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Home/school reading diary
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Overall assessment summary for Charlotte
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APP reading standards file: Jason (Year 5, secure level 3)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) reading standards file for a Year 5 child working at secure level 3 in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP reading standards file: Trevor (Year 5, secure level 4)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) reading standards file for a Year 5 child working at secure level 4 in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP reading standards file: Chas (Year 6, low level 5)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) reading standards file for a Year 6 child working at low level 5 in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP science standards files
These examples show children’s work at different levels of science (standards files). Use the files to guide judgements about pupils’ levels as part of Assessing Pupils’ Progress (APP) in primary science.
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APP primary science standards file: Emma (Year 1 secure level 2)
This exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) primary science standards file illustrates a pupil's work and shows her making good progress from level 1 to level 2.
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APP primary science standards file: Manushree (Year 3 secure level 3)
This exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) primary science standards file illustrates a pupil's work and shows her work is at secure level 3, moving onward to level 4 within a year.
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APP primary science standards file: Trenyce (Year 1 secure level 1)
This exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) primary science standards file illustrates a pupil's work and shows her making progress from a very simple low level 1 achievement to a secure level 1 judgement.
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APP primary science standards file: Luke A (Year 3 secure level 2)
This exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) primary science standards file illustrates a pupil's work and shows him working at level 2.
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APP primary science standards file: Ciaran (Year 6 low level 5)
This exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) primary science standards file illustrates a pupil's work and shows him developing his scientific thinking from a sound base in level 4 to a real impact on the more sophisticated criteria at level 5.
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APP primary science standards file: Christopher (Year 4 low level 4)
This exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) primary science standards file illustrates a pupil's work and shows him making good progress into level 4.
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APP primary science standards file: Luke B (Year 5 secure level 3)
This exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) primary science standards file illustrates a pupil's work and shows him working at secure level 3.
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APP primary science standards file: Holly (Year 6 high level 4)
This exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) primary science standards file illustrates a pupil's work and shows her working at level 5 in her literacy work and at high level 4 in science.
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APP primary science standards file: Joshua (Year 2 high level 1)
This exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) primary science standards file illustrates a pupil's work and shows him working at high level 1 in science.
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APP primary science standards file: Zoe (Year 6 secure level 5)
This exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) primary science standards file illustrates a pupil's work and shows her working at a secure level 5.
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APP writing standards files
Read examples of marked written work at different levels (writing standards files). Also find training standards files, which follow the same form without the attainment targets, and assessment summaries and guidelines. Use the files to guide judgements about pupils’ levels as part of Assessing Pupils’ Progress (APP).
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Writing training standards files
Training staff can use these four versions of the Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) writing standards files in making level judgements of children working at different levels. These are part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP writing standards file: Joshua (Year 1 low level 1)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) writing standards file for a Year 1 child working at low level 1 in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP writing standards file: Mark (Year 1 low level 1)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) writing standards file for a Year 1 child working at low level 1 in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP writing standards file: Joe (Year 1 secure level 1)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) writing standards file for a Year 1 child working at secure level 1 in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP writing standards file: Tahmid (Year 1 high level 1)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) writing standards file for a Year 1 child working at high level 1, with English as an additional language (EAL), in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP writing standards file: Julia (Year 1 low level 2)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) writing standards file for a Year 1 child working at low level 2, in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP writing standards file: Kaycee (Year 2 low level 2)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) writing standards file for a Year 2 child working at low level 2, in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP writing standards file: Stephanie (Year 4, low level 2)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) writing standards file for a Year 4 child working at low level 2, in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP writing standards file: Nikita (Year 1 secure level 2)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) writing standards file for a Year 1 child working at secure level 2, in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP writing standards file: Daniel (Year 1, high level 2)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) writing standards file for a Year 1 child working at high level 2, in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP writing standards file: James (Year 1 high level 2)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) writing standards file for a Year 1 child working at high level 2, in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP writing standards file: Julia (Year 2 secure level 3)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) writing standards file for a Year 2 child working at secure level 3, with English as an additional language (EAL), in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP writing standards file: Jason (Year 5, secure level 3)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) writing standards file for a Year 5 child working at secure level 3, in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP writing standards file: Kylie (Year 4, low level 4)
Training staff can use this exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) writing standards file for a Year 4 child working at low level 4, in making level judgements. This is part of Primary literacy APP.
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APP writing standards file: Mikki (Year 5, secure level 4)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) writing standards file showing the assessment for a Year 5 child working at secure level 4. Illustrated examples of the child's work and the teacher's assessment commentary are included.
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APP writing standards file: Harry (Year 6, low level 5)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) writing standards file showing the assessment for a Year 6 child working at low level 5. Illustrated examples of the child's work and the teacher's assessment commentary are included.
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APP writing standards file: Farida (Year 6, secure level 5)
Exemplar Assessing Pupils' Progress (APP) writing standards file showing the assessment for a Year 6 child working at secure level 5. Illustrated examples of the child's work and the teacher's assessment commentary are included.
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Using APP to improve progression in English and Maths at the point of transition between schools
Stewart discusses work with feeder schools to reduce this dip on transfer, and to share what was learnt with other school groups. This a user-generated case study.
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Using APP to improve progression in English and Maths at the point of transition between schools
Stewart discusses work with feeder schools to reduce this dip on transfer, and to share what was learnt with other school groups. This a user-generated case study.
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Working together to improve Year 6 sentence level skills using APP/target setting and Talk for Writing
Elizabeth explores raising attainment in writing and improving practice and progression using the Lesson Study Approach. This a user-generated case study.
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Working together to improve Year 6 sentence level skills using APP/target setting and Talk for Writing
Elizabeth explores raising attainment in writing and improving practice and progression using the Lesson Study Approach. This a user-generated case study.
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