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APP and assessment for learning


Wikid is the most APP-compatible course! All the Y7 units address different strands of the grid. Now that APP has been finalised, the newly developed Y8 programme goes further in its integration:

  1. Y8 learning objectives have all been re-aligned with APP strands, like the example below. In 2010 we will revise Y7 learning objectives so they also match.
    APP AF5Wikid Y8 learning objective (Live and Kicking unit)
    Assess the strength of evidence, deciding whether it is sufficient to support a conclusion (L7) Decide whether conclusions are valid, which means a fair test was carried out and the results are accurate, reliable and relevant.
  2. Wikid sequences explicitly teach the concept and skills that underpin APP. For instance, for assessing evidence, students go behind the hype of performance-enhancing sports drinks. As they explore the methods used, they learn what makes a conclusion valid and assemble a checklist to test claims.
  3. A range of assessment tasks provide opportunities to collect APP evidence:
    • ‘evaluate’ and ‘extend’ tasks check student understanding is developing
    • of unit quizzes and problems test the conceptual knowledge in AF1&2
    • performance tasks, set in realistic contexs, target the procedural knowledge in AF3-5

New! APPREND

APPREND is a much requested solution for integrating APP and Assessment for Learning. It allows you to give students APP feedback and set targets - quickly and easy. The concept is simple: APPREND expands the APP statements into their component outcomes, and creates clear ‘missions’ at all National Curriculum levels. The result: you’ll get the full benefits of AfL - more motivated, higher achieving students.

APPREND is the ideal day-to-day companion to the APP grid, whether you’re using Wikid, or any other science course.

Visit the APPREND website www.apprend.org.uk.

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