Queensland Comparable Assessment Tasks (QCATs) 2008 expanded trial
Queensland Comparable Assessment Tasks (QCATs) are designed to contribute to student learning. They support teachers' assessment practices, and help schools work towards consistency of teacher judgments and comparability of reported results.
QCATs are not examinations or tests - they are performance-based assessments.
During 2006 and 2007, over 150 schools trialled QCATs in the key learning areas (KLAs) of English, Mathematics and Science at Years 4, 6 and 9. These trials have helped the QSA to refine the model of assessments for QCATs.
In September/October 2008 there will be an expanded trial of QCATs. As part of this trial, schools throughout the state will work with one year level cohort, in one KLA, trialling the processes and procedures associated with the QCATs. Schools will also be invited to provide feedback on the QCATs, to help refine the model before full implementation in 2009.
Each school will trial only one QCAT, according to their geographic location. These locations are aligned with Education Queensland regions so that schools implementing the same QCAT can engage in consistency of teacher judgments where desired.
Schools have received written notification from the QSA about the expanded trial.
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Last updated: 7 March 2008
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