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Don't really know what to make of year 7 short report

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Matlow · 09/03/2015 12:23

Does anyone have a moment to glance over my sons short report and tell me what they think? It doesn't look great to me but perhaps I am not interpreting it properly. Any honest opinions would be great. Thanks.

Don't really know what to make of year 7 short report
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Preciousbane · 09/03/2015 21:38

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BossWitch · 09/03/2015 19:26

All level 6 in year 7 is very unrealistic, unless he is super bright.

Roughly - level 5 at end of year 9 = will be a C at gcse; level 6 at end of year 9 = B; level 7 = A; top level 7/ level 8 = A*.

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Matlow · 09/03/2015 19:19

You're right noblegiraffe it's definitely not good enough. I can understand the organisation as he is really scatty ( he has lost his zip card several times, phone twice, keys, pencil case, coat, PE kit etc) hopefully it will get better as he gets older, he is a late July born. However the effort is another matter and really needs addressing. I'm going in!

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OceanPlay · 09/03/2015 18:01

The attainment looks good, if he can pick up the effort (C and D) then it will be even better! It's a big change going into year 7 with lots of distraction, hopefully the organisation will come with time.

noblegiraffe · 09/03/2015 17:52

He needs a kick up the arse re his effort in Science, it must be pretty bad to get a D. The Cs aren't great either.

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Matlow · 09/03/2015 17:42

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I think I was concerned that his actual grades and target grades were quite low but I agree I should be concentrating on his effort and organisation. If these improve I guess his levels will follow. He has always been in top groups and things have come quite easily for him so this should be a wake up call and he can catch up. Tiggytape is right the trajectory grades are where they think he will end up based on current performance. The Maths is puzzling as he came into year 7 on 5b from primary, was assessed in first term as 5c and is not expected to improve on this. He did a test in February that was marked 6b but was perhaps on an area he was more confident in. I kind of imagined he would be all 6's by now! I will stop thinking about levels and concentrate on supporting him to improve his effort and organisation scores. Thanks again.

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IreneA78 · 09/03/2015 16:25

At my DCs school in subjects like the sciences where you cover a series of topics the grade is not expected to rise before year end, whereas in subjects like languages it would.

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TeenAndTween · 09/03/2015 14:05

Pooka It might be, I was only guessing really.

Pooka · 09/03/2015 13:52

I thought the trajectory was more the grade they were immediately given when they arrived, perhaps based on cats or SATS.

The science effort grade is a worry, when he's got a fair amount of progress to make by the end of then year to achieve the target - 2 sublevels.

TeenAndTween · 09/03/2015 12:57

So the target on the left, the current in the middle and the 'trajectory' is what they think he will end up with by the end of the year.

I too would look at effort and organisation grades.
Start with your child, ask why they think there is such a range in effort and organisation grades.

Definitely contact science teacher to ask for specifics. Maybe also the subjects giving C grade too.

See if you can unpick organisation and see if you need to scaffold more.

If child is organised and puts in effort the grades will come, so don't worry about grades at the moment.

wheresthebeach · 09/03/2015 12:48

I'd concentrate on effort grades and helping with organisation. Perhaps a chat with the science teacher is in order to understand the effort grade.

BabyGanoush · 09/03/2015 12:29

Just had DS y7 report, so no expert, but as far as I can see English, Maths and Science are sbove average, and look good.

The other subjects will develop once settled more into secondary.

Level 5 by end of year 7 is higher than "average" according to our school.

Bramshott · 09/03/2015 12:29

We had one a bit like that for DD1 and wasn't quite sure it was very informatory! At this stage/age it's the "effort" bit which I'd be focusing on and in your shoes I'd maybe be a bit concerned about Science?

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