Marking, Feedback and Assessment Policy

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1 WEST HATCH HIGH SCHOOL THE BEST THAT I CAN BE Marking, Feedback and Assessment Policy Policy reviewed October 2015 Signed:

2 West Hatch High School Whole School Marking, Feedback and Assessment Policy At West Hatch we believe that regular feedback during and outside of lessons is essential in supporting our students to make outstanding progress in their learning. However, the form in which feedback, and assessment takes place must be specifically related to the individual subject being studied to ensure its effectiveness. To that end, we have developed a series of 10 guiding principles that all departments are required to adopt, although the form in which this adoption takes place is dependent upon the requirements of each individual subject area. These specific department requirements must be outlined within the individual departmental policies and adopted across the whole team of staff. The West Hatch guiding principles for feedback, and assessment can be found below: 1. The key purpose of feedback and is to promote progress and learning. 2. Feedback and must provide information on students progress for the school (progress data), for learners (feedback) and, periodically, for parents. 3. Summative assessment and formative assessment must be used as appropriate. The criteria for assessment should be shared and understood by all. 4. Students must be given the opportunity to reflect upon their own and others work, suggesting ways in which that work can be improved. 5. Feedback on next steps must be specific and personalised and must lead to some kind of action by the students if it is to lead to learning and progress. 6. Teachers must ask questions throughout to check student understanding and progress. 7. Time must be given in lessons for students to reflect upon feedback and consider how they will make progress in the future. Student responses must be completed in green pen. 8. Literacy is key to students accessing learning and must be supported through feedback and. Students must present their work neatly and clearly underlining titles and date consistently. 9. RAG sheets must be used each term to show how well students are progressing towards their personal targets. 10. The frequency and types of will be consistent within teams and in line with departmental policy. What can parents expect to see? Regular feedback that informs learning and progress. Clear guidance on what students have done well and how they can improve in the future. Students reflecting on and improving their work as a result of the questions or feedback they receive. Parents will not necessarily see every page in a student s book marked. Feedback and will be of high quality to inform learning rather than high quantity but less effective. How will it be monitored? Heads of Department (HoDs) will monitor half termly to ensure departmental consistency. The Senior Team (SLT) will receive feedback from HoDs during line management and termly department monitoring meetings. The SLT will monitor feedback and through the Quality Assurance Day and other lesson observations and termly department learning walks. HoDs will monitor feedback and through termly lesson observations. SLT, HoDs, and Heads of House (HoH) will monitor the quality of feedback and through regular learning walks throughout the year.

3 How often will What classwork will be How will marked/ graded ART DEPARTMENT MARKING, FEEDBACK AND ASSESSMENT POLICY Pupils work towards a project at the end of every term. Project work is marked at the end of the piece of work and also at a half term interval. Pupils work towards a project. Work is marked at the end of a project at a half term interval. Pupils work towards a project. Work is marked at the end of a project at a half term interval. Practical work is marked. This can be in the form of a painting, a model, crayon pictures and drawings in pencils. Practical work is marked. This can be in the form of a painting, a model, crayon pictures and drawings in pencils. Practical work is marked. This can be in the form of a variety of materials and techniques including painting, printing, crayon pictures and drawings in pencils. Pupils are always given success criteria before a project. Pupils may be asked to critique the work of a peer and reflect on these comments. Pupils will have a chance to reflect on what they need to do to improve. Each project is marked with an NC level/grade and targets with ways forward. Staff will verbally feedback to pupils on a lesson by lesson basis and will formally mark work via a RAG sheet at the end of a project. Pupils are always given success criteria before a project. Pupils may be asked to critique the work of a peer and reflect on these comments. Pupils will have a chance to reflect on what they need to do to improve. Each project is marked with a grade and targets with ways forward. Staff will verbally feedback to pupils on a lesson by lesson basis and will formally mark work via a RAG sheet at the end of a project. Pupils are always given success criteria before a project. Pupils may be asked to critique the work of a peer and reflect on these comments. Pupils will have a chance to reflect on what they need to do to improve. Each project is marked with a grade and targets with ways forward. Staff will verbally feedback to pupils on a lesson by lesson basis and will formally mark work via a RAG sheet at the end of a project. How / when will students reflect on / feedback Remember they must use green pen. They compare their work with the success criteria and mark what they have learnt with a green pen. The self-assess and choose a target to improve. Homework Homework is set and marked with NC level/grade and targets approximately on a 4 week cycle. This includes 2 weeks to complete the homework. Assessments and RAG sheets RAG sheets are completed at the end of each project. Each Project is a term long.

4 Peer/Selfassessment Literacy Students reflect on theirs and others work via group critique and peer assessment activities. On occasions pupils will complete a short self-assessment i.e. independent target setting. Verbal feedback is given lesson by lesson. Students are also asked to discuss their work and of that of others. On occasions pupils are asked to complete a written assessment and literacy is marked when these activities are completed. Presentation We expect students to take pride in the presentation of their work. In all lessons students will be expected to underline all of their titles and dates. Students will also be expected to underline across the page when they finish a piece of work so that they can start the following lesson from the same place and therefore not leave large gaps in their work. There should be no other writing or drawing within any students books or folders that has not been required within their class/homework. Any specific department information The way in which pupils improve as a result of feedback involves refining and modifying a piece of work rather than creating a whole new piece.

5 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT MARKING, FEEDBACK AND ASSESSMENT POLICY How often will What classwork will be How will marked/ graded Mark in detail, two substantial piece of work every term for pupils Mark in detail, a substantial piece of work every 6 weeks for pupils; Exam practice questions that students undertake. BTEC Coursework Redrafted work as requested by the teacher Teacher assessed in line with exam board criteria; o Mark key pieces diagnostically, identifying strengths and setting targets relating to relevant criteria, which can be applied to future work and which promote pupil progress o Mark in a way which expects pupils to engage with feedback e.g. by asking questions, requesting some of the work be redrafted or setting an alternative task o Mark for literacy and expect pupils to make literacy corrections o Give grades for every unit of assessment. o Record relevant grades systematically for future reference Employ peer and self-assessment as strategies to improve pupils understanding of how they are assessed How / when will students reflect on / feedback Homework Capture verbal feedback (one-on-one) e.g. by asking pupils to record it in the reflection box using green pen Pupils to complete summary feedback sheet. They should identify key learning points Time for Reflection Improvement and Progress (T.R.I.P) will take place twice a term. At least 1 substantive piece of homework every half term linking in with the main syllabus areas that will focus on Knowledge, Application, Analysis and Evaluation. Share the success criteria against which work will be marked with pupils prior to their completion of a task For extended Writing, pupils should; Use appropriate key terms within context. Identify the business and economic problem of the scenario given. Use evidence from the extracts/assignment briefs/ world economy/ individual organisations to develop their responses Use P. E. E. E. L. for each paragraph. (Point, Explain, Evidence, Evaluation, Link back to the question)

6 Homework Marking/ BTEC coursework Use appropriate key terms within context. Identify the business and economic problem of the scenario given. Use evidence from the extracts/assignment briefs/ world economy/ individual organisations to develop their responses Use well labelled diagram (where appropriate) to support analysis. Show working of their calculation and use their final answers to develop response. If analysis should be considered in other to establish the different outcomes Develop a clear logical chain of reasoning when addressing business and economic issues Appreciate the unintended consequences of issues raised Use quotes to support analysis and evaluation where possible. Be able to form an opinion by comparing and contrasting issues (e.g. PLC vrs LTD) Use P. E. E. E. L. for each paragraph. (Point, Explain, Evidence, Evaluation, Link back to the question) Assessments and RAG sheets Peer/Selfassessment Literacy Pupils will sit a formal assessment approximately once per half term. This will be teacher marked and a RAG sheet provided which summarises the pupil s strengths on the topic test, and areas for improvement. Pupils will be given the opportunity to work on these areas, and questions will be set by the teacher to enable the student to demonstrate that they have made progress in these areas. These questions will then be reviewed by the class teacher. Peer and self-assessment will be used frequently. Share the success criteria against which work will be marked with pupils prior to their completion of a task. This helps pupils to understand the criteria used to mark their work, and accordingly to improve their own responses. Literacy will be marked using a pink highlighter pen. Pupils should complete all literacy corrections in green pen Presentation Any specific department information Pupils are expected to take pride in their presentation. All work should have a date, title and c/w or h/w in the margin as appropriate. These should be underlined. Pupils should write in black ink although other colours may be used for emphasis. A sharp pencil and ruler should be used for all diagrams, tables and graphs. All self and peer assessment and responses to teacher should be competed in green pen. Pupils should rule off after each lesson. BTEC Marking: Please refer to BTEC guidelines which allow for summative commentary on assessed work only.

7 CACHE DEPARTMENT MARKING, FEEDBACK AND ASSESSMENT POLICY How often will What classwork will be How will marked/ graded How / when will students reflect on / feedback Homework Assessments and RAG sheets Peer/Selfassessment Literacy Presentation Any specific department information N/A Folders will be marked fortnightly Folders will be marked fortnightly N/A All work specifically related to end of unit coursework and research based tasks. All evidence that forms part of unit coursework. SPAG circled. Clarification sought for where points made are unclear. Comments and further questioning to enable expansion and extended answers. As above more focus on higher grade criteria and how to achieve these. Specific points will be made on work to enable student to analyse, evaluate and reflect. Remember they must use green pen Re-submission of all work to show corrections/amendments and additions. Class discussions and group feedback sessions to highlight common areas. Completed as homework and during independent study periods. Ticks where work is sufficient and meets criteria. Additional questioning and prompts to expand and include additional research. Completion of unit assessments as identified by the Awarding Body. Feedback sheets completed in detail and unit assessment sheets for each unit. RAG sheets do not work for my students and their subject. Unit self-assessment completed. Peer-assessment is only effective when students complete detailed research based work. This is done on a monthly basis - checking for SPAG, content, accuracy and if meets the criteria. For every piece of work. SPAG corrections are circled. We expect students to take pride in the presentation of their work. In all lessons students will be expected to underline all of their titles and dates. Students will also be expected to underline across the page when they finish a piece of work so that they can start the following lesson from the same place and therefore not leave large gaps in their work. There should be no other writing or drawing within any students books or folders that has not been required within their class/homework. All notes are made on the students work and each draft is kept to show a trail of feedback and.

8 DRAMA DEPARTMENT MARKING, FEEDBACK AND ASSESSMENT POLICY How often will Formative feedback relating to the process of creating Drama and quality of performance skills is given every lesson, using self/peer and teacher comments A Dedicated Individual Reflective Task is completed by students every half term, here students are asked to evaluate their work and that of others. D.I.R.T sheets are peer marked A summative mark from the teacher with individual targets set will be given every term Students work in class is monitored every lesson and assessed for exam purposes 4 times within every performance unit (approximately 12 weeks) A Classwork is required to be assessed by the teacher every lesson for Units 1 and 3 of the course. Notes will be monitored every 4 weeks Marking will be done when draft work is handed in. Student are assessed on their ability to :- Create Drama the process of exploring and developing work, independent learning, group communication and cooperation Perform Drama The performance of work. Ability to adopt and sustain a credible role, use of voice, positioning Respond to Drama Students ability to evaluate and analyse their work and that of others using appropriate specialist terminology. What classwork will be How will marked/ graded As part of the marks awarded for their Work in Progress students are assessed on their ability to Generate, explore and develop communicative and reflective skills Show critical awareness of work in progress Demonstrate insight and sensitivity in working in a group to produce a performance Show understanding of Drama terminology and how to use it As part of the continuous assessment of classwork students must demonstrate AS level Involvement and creativity in all practical tasks. Consistency, commitment and focus. Ability to demonstrate accuracy and comprehensive understanding of the themes and issues in both texts. A2 level engage and work as a member of a group respond to the initial stimulus material, theme, issue or a published play develop clear aims and intentions as a member of a group develop ideas for the intended audience research, develop, shape and refine ideas make creative and artistic decisions in relation to their aims and intentions demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre gained through other units of the course. Currently students are assessed on their ability to Create, Perform and Respond using the Arts Council levels of progress Year 7 Entry level 3/4 End of Year level 5/6 Year 8 Level 5 End of year level 6/7 Year 9 Level6 End of year level 7/8 Students will be marked according to the exam specification (as above) for which there is a maximum of 15 marks awarded per performance unit. AS Paper 1 - Exploration of Drama and Theatre - students are marked according to the exam specification for which there is a maximum of 25 marks available divided into 5 bands. A2 Paper - 3 Exploration of dramatic Performance - students are marked according to the exam specification for which there is a maximum of 15 marks available divided into 5 bands.

9 How / when will students reflect on / feedback Homework Assessments and RAG sheets Peer/Selfassessment Students share, reflect and evaluate their live performances in class. Students are also able to watch back and reflect their own and their peers recorded performance work either in class or as homework on the school Vimeo (secure online video channel) account. This enables students to complete their D.I.R.T sheet reflecting on their performance skills and setting S.M.A.R.T targets for the next half-term. After their written exam mocks students will use teacher/peer to rework answers thus producing model answers. Practical improve performances responding to directors /peer notes. During preparation for practical performance work students will be given acting notes from their peers and the teacher to improve their work Written work (Exploration Notes; Theatre Reviews; Written Performance Concepts, Supporting Written Evidence Document and practice exam papers) students will be able to reflect on and rework drafts following teacher/peer input and guidance prior to final submission. When practical tasks are given, the outcome is usually evident eg Bring in/make a prop After a performance students will access the school Vimeo (online video app) account via Show My Homework to make comments which will be monitored by staff. Teachers may also give written group feedback. Practical tasks are set to prepare students for the next lesson. For example - learn lines, research into text and character. After a mock Paper 1 Written Exam one model question set for homework per week this is marked by the teacher and returned for improvement until a high standard of exemplar work is achieved to aid preparation for the real exam. Notes are to be kept on a weekly basis, as homework, checked every 2 weeks. Coursework drafts will be marked by the teacher and returned within 2 weeks Practice questions for Unit 4 written paper will be student and peer assessed using the exam board scheme for facilitate students being able to get inside the head of the examiner. Drama D.I.R.T sheets completed every half term are equivalent to the school RAG sheets At the end of every term a printed teacher summative assessment will be given to each student with specific targets for them to work on the following term. Personalised Learning Check lists based on the practical skills required for examination will be given to students at the 2 weeks before the final assessment performance. Personalised Learning Check lists based on the skills required to develop for examination (Voice, Movement, Characterisation, and Communication) will be given to students at the end of every half term. When work is presented students feedback to each other in class orally using What Went Well and Even Better If. On the reverse of DIRT sheet students reflect on and comment of the work of others, this is fed back in class for their peers to set targets. Students can film and watch back key sections of their rehearsals to self- evaluate. They present work to their peers for comment and notes prior to the final performance. Performances are recorded giving students the opportunity to self and peer assess using exam board criteria. Self and Peer of exam papers using exam board mark schemes. Green pen is used to indicate peer. Students regularly share their practical work to gain peer/teacher oral feedback and assessment. Use of Self and Peer of mock exam questions using exam board mark schemes. Green pen is used to indicate peer.

10 Literacy Oral feedback to correct pronunciation and grammar in the spoken word. SPAG checked in submitted drafts and Key Words corrected in all students written work. Presentation We expect students to take pride in the presentation of their work. In all lessons students will be expected to underline all of their titles and dates. Students will also be expected to underline across the page when they finish a piece of work so that they can start the following lesson from the same place and therefore not leave large gaps in their work. There should be no other writing or drawing within any students books or folders that has not been required within their class/homework. Any specific department information The drama department is very strong at giving verbal feedback on performances and giving students the opportunity for peer assessment. After every performance students are given teacher feedback as well as receiving peer comments that are extended through teacher questioning. We encourage students to use Drama terminology and explain their point of view in detail. This is expected from and prepares students for giving higher quality verbal peer feedback during their /5 exams, as well as within their writing. The department is also strong at regularly referring to assessment criteria and encouraging the students to reflect on their capabilities to enable them to set targets, informing them of how to get there. Staff give detailed formative feedback of written exam work, however we are looking to extend the time that is spent on making given improvements. The department is also reviewing the assessment criteria so progression can be more evident. As students do not have drama books.

11 ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MARKING, FEEDBACK AND ASSESSMENT POLICY Once every three weeks. Classwork will be marked for Spelling, grammar and presentational errors highlighted in pink for think by teachers. How often will What classwork will be How will marked/ graded Once every two weeks. Classwork can be marked, or simply checked for completion at class teacher s discretion. Spelling, grammar and presentational errors highlighted by teachers, unless peer/selfassessment in lesson. In general, classwork will be checked on an ongoing lesson-by-lesson basis, as appropriate, and will only be specifically marked at the class teacher s discretion. Class-based skills tests will take place electronically on a fortnightly basis. Exam past papers will be sat in class on a fortnightly basis, and marked accordingly. Classwork based tasks, comprehension tasks, assessment drafts, assessments. LANGUAGE small comprehension tasks, short writing responses, such as summaries. LITERATURE - small comprehension tasks based on prose, drama or poetry; short writing tasks can be read and commented on by teacher or student. Coursework drafts, including short passages; skills tests; exam past papers. Classwork will be marked by the teacher using a red pen. Teachers will mark SPAG (spelling, punctuation and grammar) using pink highlighters (pink for think). Teachers will grade classwork using the APP reading and writing grid. CHECKING CLASSWORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED with a tick and/or brief comment, GRADING of classwork at teacher s discretion; if exam practice is set, it will be marked against AQA or Cambridge examination board success criteria (bands or raw marks) Skills tests will be marked on a numerical scale. Past papers will be graded according to AQA/EdExcel criteria, as appropriate, but also occasionally with pink highlighter for SPAG and box- for focus. Coursework drafts will be marked formatively, in advance of re-drafting.

12 Remember they must use green pen How / when will students reflect on / feedback : The students will assess their own work once every six weeks, students will review their learning and write a brief summary on What went well, and Even better if. The teachers will sign and comment on every student s review. Once every three weeks the students will peer assess each other using a green pen. : Once every six weeks, students will review learning, writing brief summary of their progress on the unit of study. Comments on What went well, and Even better if. Teacher to sign and/or comment on every student s self-review. : For skills-based learning, students with areas to improve will have the opportunity to revise materials designed specifically for each test. For examination units, students will be given class time after each fortnightly past paper to reflect upon and feedback. At the teacher s discretion, this may involve peer- or self-assessment. For coursework units, teachers will engage in an individualised ongoing dialogue, often electronically, and often in intervention tutorials. : - Homework to be marked every two weeks by class teachers - Students to self-assess or peer-assess one piece of homework every six weeks, - Teachers to give written targets given based on APP levels Homework Assessments and RAG sheets : - Homework to be marked every two weeks by class teachers, - Students to self-assess or peer-assess one piece of homework every six weeks, - Teachers to give written targets given based on AQA and Cambridge assessment objectives, - In Year 10 and 11, one piece of homework, every half term, to be given a 1-9 (new A*-E) grade. : - Homework to be marked every two weeks by class teachers, - Students to self-assess or peer-assess one piece of homework every six weeks, - Teachers to give written targets given based on AQA and EdExcel assessment objectives, : - RAG sheets attached to half termly assessments, which are stuck into exercise books, - APP level placed on the RAG sheet. : - RAG sheets attached to half termly examination-practice essay responses, which are stuck into exercise books, - Predicted grade and 1-9 grade placed on the RAG sheet. : - In both Year 12 and 13, average letter grades from in-class assessments will be given used for Progress Check. - RAG sheets will be completed on a six-weekly basis. Peer/Selfassessment Once every six weeks, students will USE GREEN PEN to review their writing and: - Write one or more target/s based on teacher s formative comments, - Fill in answers they have obtained through class feedback, - Make spelling or grammar corrections in margins, - Underline, title and/or date work.

13 Literacy - Highlighting of spelling grammar mistakes using pink highlighters. Students make corrections in lessons or at home, teachers do not write the corrections. Presentation - We expect students to take pride in the presentation of their work. In all lessons students will be expected to underline all of their titles and dates. Students will also be expected to underline across the page when they finish a piece of work so that they can start the following lesson from the same place and therefore not leave large gaps in their work. There should be no other writing or drawing within any students books or folders that has not been required within their class/homework. - At, typed essays will be presented in 12-point, 1.5 spaced Times New Roman. Any specific department information

14 How often will What classwork will be How will marked/ graded GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT MARKING, FEEDBACK AND ASSESSMENT POLICY Students will self assess/peer assess classwork at least once a week in lesson time. Self/Peer assessments will be facilitated by success criteria produced by the teacher. One piece of classwork/homework will be extended writing. However, for extended writing tasks, the class teacher will mark this with comments roughly once per half term. These may also be peer assessed where applicable. This is in addition to their half termly assessment which will also be marked with teacher comments and will also be awarded a grade. Therefore, one piece extended piece of work will be marked in detail roughly every 3 weeks. Students will self assess/peer assess classwork at least once a week in lesson time. Self/Peer assessments will be facilitated by success criteria produced by the teacher One piece of classwork/homework to be chosen by the class teacher will be marked in detail once a half term. These may also be peer assessed where applicable. This may take the form of an exam style question, which will be graded. This is in addition to their half termly assessment which will also be marked in detail and will be graded. Therefore, one piece extended piece of work will be marked in detail roughly every 3 weeks. Either a short answer questions or an essay will be set by each teacher every other week and will be marked within a week of receiving it using the exam board criteria. Short answer questions will be self or peer assessed in lesson time. One piece of classwork or homework to be chosen by the class teacher. (This will usually be an extended piece of writing) will be marked in detail with teacher comments. The half termly assessments will also be marked in detail every 6 weeks and graded. Classwork will also be marked for Spelling Punctuation and Grammar or will be peer assessed by the students. Short answer questions will be self assessed in lesson time. One piece of classwork or homework to be chosen by the class teacher (this will usually be an extended piece of writing or an exam style question). This will be marked in detail with teacher comments. The half termly assessments will also be marked in detail every 6 weeks and graded. Classwork will also be marked for Spelling Punctuation and Grammar or will be peer assessed by the students Short answer exam questions and essay questions will be marked against the exam board criteria. All self and peer assessment will be carried out in green pen. Teachers will provide comments when assessments using personal learning checks. Teachers mark in red pen and will provide students with both a grade and targets based on the personal learning checks. Teachers may also provide additional tasks to encourage students to meet their target. Teachers will highlight students work with a pink highlighter ( pink for think ) in order to encourage students to think independently about how they could make improvements/corrections to their own work. The majority of classwork will be peer assessed or self assessed using green pen. For extended case study questions or exam style questions, these will mostly be teacher marked in red pen, with both a grade and targets based on the personal learning checks. Teachers may also provide additional tasks to encourage students to meet their target. Teachers will highlight students work with a pink highlighter ( pink for think ) in order to encourage students to think independently about how they could make improvements/corrections to their own work. The teachers will make comments in red pen which are consistent with the mark scheme for their unit of the course and will provide both a mark and a grade. Students will respond to comments in green pen and act on targets set in green pen. Teachers will highlight students work with a pink highlighter ( pink for think ) in order to encourage students to think independently about how they could make improvements/corrections to their own work.

15 How / when will students reflect on / feedback Homework Students will respond to teacher comments in green pen and also make corrections from comments or think pink in green pen. For assessed tasks, students will have a lesson to reflect upon their work and make corrections or answer questions/tasks set by their teacher. An extended piece of writing or exam style question will be set once roughly every 3 weeks by the teacher the above principles will be followed. At Key Stage 3 this can include the assessment which will inform their report which will be graded by the teacher. At key stage 4 and 5 it will include exam style questions that may be set as part of their revision and preparation for their public examinations. Assessments and RAG sheets Peer/Selfassessment Literacy Presentation Any specific department information Half termly assessments are marked and students will review the teachers questions and comments on their work to fill in 2-3 targets on the departmental RAG sheet which will also include the mark scheme/plcs to allow students to reflect on how they can they can improve their grade and act upon targets set by their teacher. At students will peer assess classwork activities and homework activities. At students will peer assess some classwork activities in green pen. They will also peer assess some examination questions, including case study questions. At students will peer assess their homework and exam questions where appropriate. All student work that is peer assessed will be marked using Well(WWW) and Even Better If(EBI) Teachers will correct any spelling and grammatical mistakes and students will be encouraged to correct any errors when they are peer assessing in green pen. We expect students to take pride in the presentation of their work. They must write in blue or black pen. They should use coloured pencils for shading and rulers for graphs or diagrams. Graphs and diagrams should be drawn neatly using a pencil. There should be no other writing or drawing within any students books or folders that has not been required within their class/homework. Geography is a subject where students will have to display a range of skills. Therefore they must be fully equipped at all times to enable good presentation of work. In addition students must all have green pens and highlighters to enable effective peer and self assessment in lessons as this will be a weekly requirement of all students.

16 HISTORY DEPARTMENT MARKING, FEEDBACK AND ASSESSMENT POLICY How often will What classwork will be How will marked/ graded How / when will students reflect on / feedback One piece of extended writing which is either classwork or homework will be set by the class teacher. This will be marked in detail once a half term for each class. This is in addition to their half termly assessment which will also be marked in detail and will be graded. This means that one piece extended piece of work will be marked in detail every 3 weeks. Interim classwork may be marked by the teacher for Spelling Punctuation and grammar or peer assessed by students. One piece of classwork/homework to be chosen by the class teacher will be marked in detail once a half term. This may take the form of an exam style question. This is in addition to their half termly assessment which will also be marked in detail and will be graded. This means that one piece extended piece of work will be marked in detail every 3 weeks and interim classwork may be marked by the teacher for Spelling Punctuation and grammar or peer assessed by students. Either a source question or essay will be set by each teacher of each unit (2 teachers of each group) every other week and will be marked within a week of receiving it. One piece of classwork or homework to be chosen by the class teacher. (This will usually be an extended piece of writing) will be marked in detail by the class teacher. The half termly assessments will also be marked in detail every 6 weeks. Any interim classwork will be marked for Spelling Punctuation and Grammar or will be peer assessed by the students. One piece of classwork or homework to be chosen by the class teacher (this will usually be an extended piece of writing or an exam style question). This will be marked in detail by the class teacher. The half termly assessments will also be marked in detail every 6 weeks. Any interim classwork will be marked for Spelling Punctuation and Grammar or will be peer assessed by the students. Either a source question from a past paper or an essay depending on the stage of the course. Teachers will write P E E in the margins to indicate where students are using PEE correctly in their work or P E? E? to indicate where the paragraph needs development. A grade will not be offered to encourage the students to look at the teachers advice. Teachers will write questions in the margins where work is inaccurate to assist the students in finding the correct information or to stretch and challenge the students towards higher level answers. Teachers will also write P E E in the margins to indicate where students are using PEE correctly in their work or P E? E? to indicate where the paragraph needs development. If they are source questions they may make comments on the students use of Cause Content or Context in their answer. A grade will not be offered to encourage the students to look at the teachers advice Teachers will write questions in the margins where work is inaccurate to assist the students in finding the correct information or to stretch and challenge the students towards higher level answers. The teachers will make comments which are pertinent to the mark scheme for their unit of the course. Students will record these comments in an assessment feedback grid which will be kept in their folders and allow them to track their progress. Teachers will write questions in the margins where work is inaccurate to assist the students in finding the correct information or to stretch and challenge the students towards higher level answers. Remember they must use green pen Students will use FIX IT FIVE TIME to answer the teachers questions in green pen. They will also look at the teachers questions and PEE CCC coding to set themselves 5 targets on how to improve their classwork.

17 Homework An extended piece of writing or exam style question will be set once every 3 weeks by the teacher the above principles will be followed. At Keystage 3 this can include the assessment which will inform their report which will be graded by the teacher. At key stage 4 it will include exam style questions that may be set as part of their revision. Assessments and RAG sheets When termly assessments are marked students will review the teachers questions and comments on their work to fill in 2 targets on the departmental RAG sheet which will also include the mark scheme to allow students to reflect on how they can they can improve their grade. Peer/Selfassessment students will always fill in a peer assessment crib sheet on their termly assessments to allow them to reflect on their work. They will then be given a homework to improve their assessment before the teacher marks and records their level. At students will peer assess their termly tests in green pen before handing it in to the teacher. At students will peer assess their homework and assessments where appropriate. Students classwork will also be peer assessed at intervals by students using green pen and student comments will be made under the headings of What Went Well (WWW) and Even Better If(EBI). Literacy Teachers will correct any spelling and grammatical mistakes and students will be encouraged to correct any errors when they are peer assessing in green pen. Presentation Any specific department information We expect students to take pride in the presentation of their work. In all lessons students will be expected to underline all of their titles and dates. Students will also be expected to underline across the page when they finish a piece of work so that they can start the following lesson from the same place and therefore not leave large gaps in their work. There should be no other writing or drawing within any students books or folders that has not been required within their class/homework. At Key stage 3 4 or 5 if any student is given oral feedback on their work or advice on how to improve their work they will write in the margin in purple pen their target following on from the pupil/ teacher conversation.

18 How often will What classwork will be How will marked/ graded How / when will students reflect on / feedback Homework Assessments and RAG sheets ICT DEPARTMENT MARKING, FEEDBACK AND ASSESSMENT POLICY Classwork will be formally marked once every 3 weeks per teacher. Classwork will be formally marked once per fortnight per teacher. Classwork will be formally marked once per fortnight per teacher. The work carried out during lessons is all related to their end of half term assessment or upcoming progress check. Preparatory work is marked using Pink for Think and the department PACKETS code system. Class work will be marked using Pink for Think and the department PACKETS code system. Notes will not be marked but work will be acknowledged by the teacher e.g. signed and any major misconceptions will be addressed. Class work is marked using Pink for Think and the department PACKETS code system. Notes will not be marked but work will be acknowledged by the teacher e.g. signed and any major misconceptions will be addressed. Classwork will be marked using Pink biro/highlighters. Depending on the nature of the work undertaken, students may get marked out of a certain number or be given a grade. Teachers will comment using purple pen to respond to student questions. Classwork will be marked using Pink biro/highlighters. Depending on the nature of the work undertaken, students may get marked out of a certain number or be given a grade relating to the GCSE specification. Teachers will comment using purple pen to respond to student questions. Classwork will be marked using Pink biro/highlighters. Depending on the nature of the work undertaken, students may get marked out of a certain number or be given a grade relating to the GCSE specification. Teachers will comment using purple pen to respond to student questions. During Fix-It-Five time, students will use green pen to correct their work, close the gap between achieved grade and target grade within a scheme of work and respond to any teacher comment written on their work. During Fix-It-Five time, students will use green pen to correct their work, close the gap between achieved grade and target grade within a scheme of work and respond to any teacher comment written on their work. During Fix-It-Five time, students will use green pen to correct their work, close the gap between achieved grade and target grade within a scheme of work and respond to any teacher comment written on their work. Fortnightly Fortnightly Weekly All formal feedback takes place six times per year during the school s designated assessment weeks. Students work is returned with the corresponding department specific RAG sheet which is to be completed by the student. All formal feedback takes place six times per year during the school s designated assessment weeks. Students work is returned with the corresponding department specific RAG sheet which is to be completed by the student. All formal feedback takes place six times per year during the school s designated assessment weeks. Students work is returned with the corresponding RAG sheet which is to be completed by the student.

19 Peer/Selfassessment Peer and Self-Assessment will take place regularly evident through the use of Green Pen. Peer and Self-Assessment will take place regularly evident through the use of Green Pen. Peer and Self-Assessment will take place regularly evident through the use of Green Pen. Literacy Presentation Spelling, grammar & punctuation is emphasised throughout Key Stage 3 with stickers and rewards. In Key Stage 4 & 5, marks for accuracy are awarded. Using the S of PACKETS, students will have any errors in spelling, punctuation and/or grammar indicated with the letter S. Where appropriate, the correct spelling will be written out for the student. It is expected that students will rewrite their answers in Fix-it-five time using green pen, during which time they will correct their own spellings. We expect students to take pride in the presentation of their work. In all lessons students will be expected to underline all of their titles and dates. Students will also be expected to underline across the page when they finish a piece of work so that they can start the following lesson from the same place and therefore not leave large gaps in their work. There should be no other writing or drawing within any students books or folders that has not been required within their class/homework. Any specific department information

20 How often will What classwork will be How will marked/ graded How / when will students reflect on / feedback Homework MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT MARKING, FEEDBACK AND ASSESSMENT POLICY Classwork will be checked by staff at the end of each topic (every 2 weeks on average) for completion of work, Literacy and presentation. Classwork will be checked by staff at the end of each topic (every 2 weeks on average) for completion of work, Literacy and presentation. Students notes will not be marked. Students will be given learning targets each half-term following their assessments. Evidence of progress towards completion of targets will be marked by staff. Where appropriate, LSAs will support students to produce this evidence. Students will be given learning targets each half-term following their assessments. Evidence of progress towards completion of targets will be marked by staff. Where appropriate, LSAs will support students to produce this evidence. Learning targets will be set following assessed homework tasks and topic tests. Evidence of progress towards completion of targets will be marked by staff. students have a formal assessment and an extended piece of assessed HW each halfterm. Only assessments will provide students with levels. Evidence of progress that is marked in between assessments will help students to improve their levels, and feedback will take the form of written comments. Only assessments will provide students with grades. Evidence of progress that is marked in between assessments will help students to improve their grades, and feedback will take the form of written comments. Only assessments will provide students with grades. Evidence of progress that is marked in between assessments will help students to improve their grades, and feedback will take the form of written comments. Students will use RAG sheets every half-term to analyse their assessments and set targets to improve. There will be self-assessment lessons when students work on their targets and provide evidence for teachers to assess. Students will use RAG sheets every half-term to analyse their assessments and set targets to improve. There will be self-assessment lessons when students work on their targets and provide evidence for teachers to assess. Students will use RAG sheets every half-term to analyse their assessments and set targets to improve. There will be self-assessment lessons when students work on their targets and provide evidence for teachers to assess. Students have two homework s per week from the following list: Worksheet of questions, MyMaths, Investigations, Providing evidence of meeting targets from assessments, Revision for tests, Display work to demonstrate knowledge or understanding, Fix-it time following weekly skills tests, Challenge activities for gifted and talented students. The of these tasks will depend on the task. It may be completed by the teacher, the student, their peer or online.

21 Students have two homework s per week from the following list: Worksheet of questions, MyMaths, Investigations, Providing evidence of meeting targets from assessments, Revision for tests, Display work to demonstrate knowledge or understanding, Fix-it time following weekly skills tests, Challenge activities for gifted and talented students. The of these tasks will depend on the task. It may be completed by the teacher, the student, their peer or online. Assessments and RAG sheets In Years 12 & 13, students have homework questions to complete after every lesson that are marked by the student or their peer. One extended homework task is assessed by the teacher each half-term. Assessments are only marked by the teacher with levelled feedback and targets. Students complete a RAG sheet and provide evidence that they are trying to meet their targets. All of this is kept in a folder in school for each student. Assessments are only marked by the teacher with graded feedback and targets. Students complete a RAG sheet and provide evidence that they are trying to meet their targets. All of this is kept in a folder in school for each student. Assessments are only marked by the teacher with graded feedback and targets. Students complete a RAG sheet and provide evidence that they are trying to meet their targets. All of this is kept in a folder in school for each student. Peer/Selfassessment Literacy Presentation All students have a weekly skills test. Following this every week students will peer-assess and set another student at least one target to improve for the following week. LSAs will support students as appropriate to assess their own work and that of others. Red pen will be used by staff and green pen will be used by students to self- and peer-assess. LSAs will support students as appropriate to use coloured pens in order to promote progress. Students will use RAG sheets every half-term to analyse their assessments and set targets to improve. There will be self-assessment lessons when students work on their targets and provide evidence for teachers to assess. LSAs will support students as appropriate to assess their own work and that of others. Red pen will be used by staff and green pen will be used by students to self- and peer-assess. LSAs will support students as appropriate to use coloured pens in order to promote progress. Students will use RAG sheets every half-term to analyse their assessments and set targets to improve. There will be self-assessment lessons when students work on their targets and provide evidence for teachers to assess. Red pen will be used by staff and green pen will be used by students to self- and peer-assess. At Key Stage 3 and 4 students classwork will be checked for spelling errors. We expect students to take pride in the presentation of their work. In all lessons students will be expected to underline all of their titles and dates. Students will also be expected to underline across the page when they finish a piece of work so that they can start the following lesson from the same place and therefore not leave large gaps in their work. There should be no other writing or drawing within any students books or folders that has not been required within their class/homework. Any specific department information