Implementation from 2027
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Assessment
The primary role of assessment is to establish where students are in their learning so that teaching can be differentiated and further learning progress can be monitored over time. It provides information that assists teachers to target their teaching at the point of student need. Assessment is most effective when it is an integral part of teaching and learning programs.
Assessment involves:
- establishing where students are in their learning
- ongoing monitoring
- formative and summative tasks
- providing feedback about student progress.
Common Grade Scale
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The common grade scale can be used to report student achievement in both primary and junior secondary years in all NSW schools.