For Schools

Who Benefits from School Competitions?

Teachers

Teachers can use the statistical reports sent to schools to:

• monitor individual student progress
• modify their classroom activities to cater for the individual
• and/or group needs of their students.

Schools

The statistics report enables schools to:

• identify strengths and weaknesses in their students’ performances
• compare their students’ achievements with the rest of their state
• examine strengths and weaknesses in their school-based curriculum
• consider the allocation of resources to support the curriculum.

Students

The diagnostic report enables students to:

• identify personal strengths and weaknesses
• compare their achievement with the rest of their state
• monitor individual progress from year to year
• celebrate success through receiving a Certificate.

The diagnostic report is particularly valuable for providing an independent result of assessment in specific Key Learning Areas for students at all levels of achievement.

By participating in the Competitions, students are better prepared for state-based tests. Students can also monitor their progress from year to year and gain valuable experience in sitting external tests.

Additionally, the student’s report and Certificate are suitable for inclusion in a portfolio which could be used when applying for scholarships, transferring to new schools and even for applying for first jobs.

Parents

In addition to the above, parents can use the diagnostic report to discuss the student’s performance with teachers and thereby contribute to the development of an individual learning program for their child.