Assessment of primary computing CK007 / E11
Summary
Develop your confidence and knowledge in assessing computing across the primary age range. Effective teaching includes the skilful use of assessment, to check children’s knowledge and understanding, and to overcome misconceptions. Accurate assessment informs adapted teaching, allowing teachers to build upon previous learning and supporting development of ideas and skills through the whole computing curriculum. This CPD aims to improve teachers’ knowledge of how to accurately assess their pupils. Through a range of in-lesson and summative assessment approaches you will confidently evaluate learning in computing, in ways that complement teaching across all subjects. You’ll find out what is different about computing, ensuring that your assessment of programming knowledge and skills is accurate. You’ll also consider how to assess computational thinking – the key capability to solve problems using computers. Schools follow a diverse set of assessment policies and practices – this CPD recognises the different school contexts and guides participants to apply techniques and tools that work with, not against, the wider school ethos.
Who is it for?
Teacher and subject leaders of computing in primary schools
What topics are covered?
Session 1 What are we assessing – develop an improved understanding of the over-arching computing curriculum; the key concepts and skills it contains; and the assessable outcomes in the classroom. Build a toolkit of assessment-for-learning approaches and give better feedback, while reducing workload.
Session 2 Evaluating the impact of assessment approaches – you’ll be guided through a process of identifying your assessment priorities, and designing a simple assessment approach. You’ll be given tips on how to evaluate the impact of the approach, ensuring that you focus efforts on practices that work, and stop wasting time on those that don’t.
Session 3 Assessing programming – programming consists of a progression in knowledge, and the skills to apply that knowledge. You’ll discover a range of techniques to assess pupil progress and to embed knowledge, and develop a clear vision of age-related
Session 4 Assessing computational thinking – after defining more clearly what is meant by computational thinking, you will go on to consider the observable indicators of ability in problem solving with computers. You’ll consider the different aspects of designing algorithms and programmes, and what to look for whether using programmable toys or programming onscreen.
Session 5 Assessment in the context of your school – Under expert guidance you’ll consider the opportunities to embed improved assessment of computing in your school while aligning with whole-school policy and approaches. You’ll develop a clear action plan, giving you confident to make positive changes that lead to improved assessment with reduced effort.
How will you learn?
This is a blended course, part in-person face-to-face and part remotely-facilitated online.
How long is this course?
The 5 sessions are the equivalent of a day of CPD
Who is the course leader?
Outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- recognise effective techniques for formative and summative assessment.
- understand where these can be best applied, mapped to the Teach Computing curriculum.
- take-away a selection of ready-to-apply tools and techniques to reduce workload.
- confidently lead the improvement of assessment approaches in computing across your school
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Assessment of primary computing - face to face | 07 February 2025 | 09:00-10:30 | Flying High Partnership (HQ) |
| 2 Assessment of primary computing | 07 February 2025 | 11:00-11:00 | Flying High Partnership (HQ) |
| 3 Assessment of primary computing - face to face | 07 February 2025 | 11:00-12:30 | Flying High Partnership (HQ) |
| 4 Assessment of primary computing - remote | 07 February 2025 | 13:00-14:30 | Flying High Partnership (HQ) |
| 5 Assessment of primary computing - remote | 07 February 2025 | 14:45-15:30 | Flying High Partnership (HQ) |
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Additional information
Are you a state-funded Special School or PRU unit? You may be eligible for reduced course fees and even subsidies. Get in touch to check your eligibility and book your place directly. You can see our fees and subsidy information here.
Alternative dates
Rockingham Professional Development Centre, Roughwood Rd, Rotherham S61 4HY
City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College, Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2RU
Peatmoor Community Primary School, Pepperbox Hill, Peatmoor, Swindon SN5 5DP
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Brays Lane, Stoke, Coventry CV2 4DW
Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School, Longmeadow Site, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury SY3 0NU
Christ Church Church of England Primary School, Craven Street, Skipton BD23 2AP
Anchorsholme Primary Academy, Eastpines Drive, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 3RX
The Alderton Junior School, Alderton Hall Lane, Loughton IG10 3HE
The Priory Federation of Academies trust, Clayton Road, Lincoln LN5 8RE
Colham Manor Primary School, Violet Avenue, Hillingdon, Uxbridge UB8 3PT
St Francis CofE Primary School, Aiken Road, Taw Hill, Swindon SN25 1UH
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls, Buckland Road, Maidstone ME16 0SF
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School, Thomas Place, Wellington TA21 8FP
Learners' Trust, Eckington Business Centre, 2 8 Gosber Street, Sheffield S21 4DA
The Education Space, Boardman House (3rd Floor), 64 Broadway, Stratford E15 1NT
Peatmoor Community Primary School, Pepperbox Hill, Peatmoor, Swindon SN5 5DP
The Priory Federation of Academies trust, Clayton Road, Lincoln LN5 8RE
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School, Thomas Place, Wellington TA21 8FP
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