Haberfield Public School, NSW, Australia
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Our teachers use a variety of strategies to assess each student's work including observing work in class and by looking closely at assessments throughout the year
Assessment & Reporting
Our teachers use a variety of strategies to assess each student's work. This includes observing their work in class and looking closely at the work they produce throughout the year.
Twice a year teachers also assess each student's achievements based on the outcomes described in the NSW primary curriculum foundation statements.
A written report using the grade scale is sent home usually near the end of Term 2 and Term 4, to give you a clear picture of your child's achievements.
Students have a number of assessments in primary school:
Best start Kindergarten assessments in literacy and numeracy - help our teachers to identify the learning needs of your child.
National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) - assesses students' skills in numeracy, reading, writing, spelling, punctuation and grammar. All students in Years 3 and 5 sit for four tests in May. NAPLAN results help teachers meet the individual literacy and numeracy needs of students. You will receive a detailed written report of your child's achievement in the tests.
Optional assessments include:
Parent-teacher meetings
Parents are given a formal opportunity to discuss their child's progress at a parent-teacher meeting. However, if you have any concerns, please make an appointment to discuss these as they arise with the relevant teacher.
If you require an interpreter, please do not hesitate to ask us.
Related links
DET Curriculum, assessing and reporting to parents K-12 policy