Standardized exam accommodations for key grade 2 students
The Department for Education (DfE) plays a crucial role in adjusting a school's performance measures, but not individual test results, following an approved application for special consideration. This process is designed to mitigate the impact of extremely distressing circumstances or incidents that may affect a pupil's performance during or before the Key Stage 2 tests.
It's important to note that this special consideration is not a standard part of the testing process, but an exception for extreme circumstances. The application process is for schools, not individual pupils, and is handled by the Standards and Testing Agency.
The Key Stage 2 tests are a point of consideration for this special treatment. If a school's application is approved, the DfE will make adjustments to the school's performance measures separately from the adjustments made to the individual test results. The adjustments are aimed at reflecting the school's overall performance more accurately, taking into account the unique circumstances that may have affected the pupils' test performance.
It's worth mentioning that the adjustments made to the school's performance measures do not directly affect the individual test results of the pupil. The pupil's test result remains unchanged on their individual records. This ensures that each pupil's performance is accurately represented and compared against their peers.
Circumstances or incidents that warrant special consideration can include serious illness, bereavement, or other extremely distressing events that may have impacted a pupil's ability to perform at their best during the Key Stage 2 tests. Schools can apply for special consideration for pupils who have been affected by such circumstances.
In conclusion, the special consideration process is an important mechanism to help schools and pupils navigate challenging circumstances during the Key Stage 2 tests. By understanding this process and knowing when and how to apply, schools can ensure that their performance measures accurately reflect their pupils' abilities and that each pupil is given the opportunity to perform to the best of their abilities, despite any exceptional circumstances.
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