In time reporting: why is it a better alternative?
- 1. In-time reporting What is it and why is it a better alternative? David Hamaty Director of Learning & Teaching Shoalhaven Region Anglican Schools
- 3. What is Mandatory? • At least twice a year • Uses plain language • Achievement in each KLA is reported • BOS A-E scale of achievement • Compares students' achievement with their peers ie. rank/average • Includes teachers comments • Attendance • Include information on other school activities • Social development & commitment to learning
- 8. Wouldn’t it be nice to find this out during the term rather than at the end? A little more specific detail would be nice
- 9. What is the one thing teachers should work on to improve student performance? “The most powerful single moderator that enhances achievement is feedback. The simplest prescription for improving education must be "dollops of feedback" -- providing information how and why the child understands and misunderstands, and what directions the student must take to improve. “ Professor John Hattie, 1999
- 10. So what is ‘in-time’ reporting? ‘In time’ reporting uses the portal to provide parents and students with information regarding their progress. Teachers comment on individual tasks, providing feedback for improvement. Feedback occurs more often and is more specific.
- 11. What are the aims of the changes? We want to ensure school reports offer more feedback for students and parents by 1. Being more timely 2. By being more specific about what is needed for improvement
- 12. So how will this happen? The parent portal will become the primary medium for communicating information regarding your child.
- 13. Upcoming tasks and task results Upcoming tasks and a summary of recent results
- 14. Plus the ability to drill down for more detail A comment that is specific, practical and delivered when it is needed rather than at the end of the semester.
- 15. Will there be semester reports as well? Yes. However the style of the report will change. It will contain the following: 1. A wrap up of tasks completed in each subject including final mark and grade but no comment 2. A pastoral section that summarises personal development and includes a comment from the care leader 3. A listing of co-curricular involvement
- 16. When will this happen? 2013 Semester 1 All reports Yr7-11 now emailed and placed on the portal rather than printed (unless requested) 2013 Semester 2 In-time reporting in place for Yr 7-8 2014 Semester 1 In-time reporting in place for Yr 7-12
- 17. Thankyou. Any questions? Please contact me on 4421 7711 or email me at dhamaty@nac.nsw.edu.au for further information Mr David Hamaty Director of Learning & Teaching Shoalhaven Region Anglican Schools