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The scenario
In the not-too-distant-future, there will be fewer teachers and more online learning. Teachers will assign work, using data from websites, and they’ll use online formats as templates. Internet usage will be intrinsic to what is taught in schools, the methods used to teach all subjects, and the way pupils study and revise for exams.
The way it is now
Actually, the scenario isn’t that far distant from where we are now. Teachers draw a lot of inspiration from the Web, and for many pupils, using the Web for project work and revision is standard.
The Web is particularly suited to multiple-choice questions and tick-box answers. But the format doesn’t work where essay-style answers are required.
Key Stage 1 and 2
The first major test is taken at the tender age of seven, by children at Key Stage 1. Luckily for them, they won’t know they’re being examined, since the tests are designed to fit in to their normal classroom activities.
But by the time they’re 11 years old, tests are more formalised. The timetables can be found on the DfEE site using the In School button. Look for ‘Key Stage Test Dates’. It’s listed under the heading, ‘Assessment’.
The tests for 11-year-olds last five and a half hours, and children are tested on reading, writing, spelling, maths, mental arithmetic and science. According to the DfEE, ‘Learning how to take tests and getting a gentle introduction to slightly stressful situations are both valuable lessons for your child. In truth, many feel this is a ‘gentle introduction’ to the massive stress they will get, when they reach Key Stage 4 and GCSEs.
At the age of eleven the tests are for Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum of which there are four Key Stages and eight Levels. It's not an easy subject to get to grips with, but teachers in all state schools talk the language of the National Curriculum as though it's their their Bible. There's a site dedicated to informing interested parents. Click on the In School button, and then the Curriculum menu.
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Created: 04/02/2004 Updated: 04/02/2004
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