KaSTs
At Birchwood, we understand that meaningful assessment points:
- Instil good revision habits.
- Help students to understand how they are progressing and how to develop further.
- Help staff to support students in the best way possible via the curriculum and targeted intervention.
We have two KAST periods during the school year
Mid-Year KASTs – These take place at the beginning of January
End of Year KASTs – These take place during June
Years 7, 8 and 9
Year 7, 8 and 9 students will be assessed over a two-week period. These assessments (KASTs- Knowledge and Skills Tests) will assess students’ understanding of key knowledge and skills that they have accumulated throughout the school year so far, within each subject. The tests are also designed to test key knowledge that, where applicable, may have been learnt in previous school years.
This is nothing to worry about – rather, this is a chance for students to show what they have learnt over the course of the year so far and for us to identify any areas of support that we can put in place.
Year 10
Year 10 students will also be assessed during the same two- week period. These assessments will be GCSE- style papers, to prepare students for their examinations in year 11. These examinations will help us to support students in the best possible way as they begin to prepare for their final year of school.
These examinations will help us to support students in the best possible way for the rest of the year.
Revision
For revision guidance and resources click here.
