Year 7 Assessment – an overview
Homework
A mark or a comment is given. Once every 2 to 3 weeks a homework stamp is used for more detailed
feedback. Students are generally expected to write a response to this (in green).
Assessments
Every 5 to 6 weeks students are set a test or a task to check understanding and knowledge of a unit
of work. This will occur at different times for different subjects. In essence, students are always
working towards an assessment.
Summative tests
In February a mid-year test is set which checks knowledge and understanding of work set to date.
An end of year test in June tests work from the whole year.
Grading
Students are awarded a P (‘Progress’) grade where appropriate.
P- = below expectation
P= in line with expectations
P+ = above expectation
Significant pieces of work are also graded as follows:
Grade/MEP
Descriptor
7Y
Not Yet secure
The student has had access to the section of the specifications but has yet to show
competency in the objective (i.e. taught but not learnt)
7M
EMerging
There is evidence of a basic level of competency but the student may need support.
The objective is not fully secure (i.e. it has not been mastered, but the knowledge, skill
or level of understanding is emerging)
7S
Secure
The student displays competency in the objective; the knowledge, skill or level of
understanding is secure – it has been mastered, even if only at a basic level
7H
Highly Proficient
The student displays a good level of competency in the objective, which is used in a
highly proficient way. This means that the knowledge, skill or level of understanding
has been fully mastered and is applied confidently to extend learning.
7X
Exceptional
There is an exceptionally high level of competence in the objective which has been
fully mastered and applied with a high level of proficiency
Expectations
Students are told what their minimum expected level of progress is for Year 7 in mid-September.
This is referred to as their MEP. This is recorded in the inside cover of each exercise book on a
Progress Chart. So for example, if a student has a MEP of 7S, it is expected that work should always
meet the 7S standard.
Students are also set an aspirational target for their work (AP). Staff will review performance
throughout the year and will adjust targets accordingly.
How MEPs and APs are set
These are set according to KS2 results.
 The English MEP/AP is based on English results
 The maths MEP/AP is based on the maths results
 The MEP/AP for all other subjects is based on both the English and maths result, but with
extra weighting given to English. This is to reflect the importance of literacy skills across the
curriculum.
Progression
This chart shows the anticipated lines of progress
from KS2 outcomes to GCSE. This is based on
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Tracking Progress
Performance data is recorded and used to track progress and target support and intervention.
An interim report on progress is sent to parents in November and again in February. The end of year
report is distributed in July. There is also a parents’ evening in January.
At the front of each exercise book there is a Progress Chart which is used by students to record
progress throughout the year. This is shown below.
If you would like any further information concerning Assessment, please contact Mr Tisi (Deputy
Headteacher) via the parent portal.
September 2015