I dont understand the school report!

mrcow

bikebarbie wrote: »

But 5 out of ??? How is the scale calculated? What should it be on average? High or Low performance??

Went yesterday to Parents evening, it was a little like those speed dating I saw on tv, you got 5 min then the bell rings and you keep shuffling, shuffling No time for any meaningful, in depth conversation...

Well I figured they must mean level 5?

ie. the level 5 that high achievers in years 5-6 will get? Sounds low for an end of KS3 aspirational target. If it was the end of Y7 target, then that's more understandable, but I have to say, I don't get it at all.

My tactic would be to find another parent who is not new to the school and ask them.

bikebarbie

Sagz wrote: »

Was this reporting system designed by a comittee by any chance?

you tell me!

Courgette wrote: »

I think it probably means level 5

So the numbers refer to the grade? (still not sure of the scale)

Courgette

Is he in year 7? Sounds like it if it's his first school report.

At Key Stage 3 (years 7,8,9) children are assessed by levels not grades. At the end of year 9, level 5 is about average and child with level 5 would usually be expected to get grade C in that subject at GCSE (how I understand it, this is where your son is). The highest level that can be awarded is a level 8 but this are extremely uncommon, or at least where I work. A very bright child would get level 7 and would be expected to come out with grade A or A* at GCSE in that subject

bikebarbie

Yes sorry if it wasnt clear, it's his first Secondary School report, he is in Year 7.

Thanks for your explanation, so if he is 5 and the top is 7 what is the lowest, I need to understand if he is average, good or very good! Need to work it out for his Christmas present!!

bikebarbie

is this table relevant, or are there different tables by Council, School etc...

brians_daughter

bikebarbie wrote: »

Yes sorry if it wasnt clear, it's his first Secondary School report, he is in Year 7.

Thanks for your explanation, so if he is 5 and the top is 7 what is the lowest, I need to understand if he is average, good or very good! Need to work it out for his Christmas present!!

Does the school have a website? My childrens high schools have explainations on the website re these things.

TBH if you are weighting his performance upon xmas presents I would be looking soley at the Attitude and Motivation. If hes not that academically gifted in (for example) maths, but is been given an A then he is working to the best of his ability and exceeding teachers expectations.

I say this as my son is talented in science ( year 8) and has exceeded all tagets set for him, but his effort for homework and class discussion is graded a C for attitude and motivation (using your schools gradings) He will not get rewarded for this even though his academic ability in the subject is outstanding.

However, in english he really struggles but always gets an A for Attitued and Motivation.... see where i am coming from?

I would be happy if the majority of the 1st set of gradings were O (ie will meet aspirational target set) and above, the 2nd lot were at least a B and the 3rd lot a G or above. IMO that shows hes where he should be academically, whilst putting in substantial effort and is basicallya well rounded child - thats just my take based on what you have written re the gradings.

My sons 1st high school report took me (no word of a lie) 3 hours to understand properly lol

milliebear00001

bikebarbie wrote: »

is this table relevant, or are there different tables by Council, School etc...

Those are the national expectations, yes.

rachbc

yep sounds like the first no is the level- as pp said goes from 5-8 but to further confuse they also sub divide into c to a.

At my son's school they give a current level and a REG (realistic expected grade) that they would acheive at the end of KS3 if they carry on as they are at present- sounds like the aspiration grade is similar?

Not seen that table before but year 8 kids are 12/13 not 14...KS3 is til end of year 9 when they will be (mainly) 14...My DS is year 9 and 13

laurel7172

That's the right sort of table, bikebarbie, except that the heading Year 8 should probably read Year 9 (end of KS3).

A lot depends on what the target 5 is for...is it end of year 7, or end of year 9?

However, as his progress is deemed satisfactory and his effort high...give him a jolly decent present

I'm another one with a very bright son who scores poorly on effort in some subjects-and *effort* is what I reward.

thegirlintheattic

bikebarbie wrote: »

In English he got this

Aspirational Target:
5
Progress:
O
Attitude and Motivation:
A

But no mention of grades :huh:

5 is his target and I would guess 0 means that he is on target.