Curriculum Trends across Australia in 2000

Curriculum Trends across Australia in 2000 - State by State

ACACA Compulsory Years of Schooling Group

Published by the Board of Studies NSW for the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Certification Authorities (ACACA)

New South Wales

4. Reporting at the End of the Compulsory Years

4.1 What is the purpose of internal (i.e. by schools) reporting in the compulsory years in your state/territory?

Reporting is the process of communicating information about student achievement and progress gained from the assessment process.

The purpose of reporting is to provide information to students, parents, teachers, school authorities and employers on

students’ achievement of standards represented in syllabuses by outcomes and subject matter, and
students’ progress over time.

This supports teaching and learning and assists schools and systems in their planning and accountability functions

Student achievement/progress can be reported by comparing:

the students' achievement against a standards framework of syllabus outcomes
the students' prior and current learning achievements
the students' achievements with those of other students.

In addition, assessment information is valuable for teachers in evaluating teaching programs and practices.

Departmental policy requires that schools report to parents in written form at least twice each year. Further reporting of diagnostic information may also occur. Schools are expected to consult with parents in the development of their reporting procedures to address local needs and expectations.