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Tests

The Cambridge Primary curriculum frameworks provide an optional testing structure - to assess learner performance and report progress to learners and parents - through internationally benchmarked tests.

There are two assessment options within the Cambridge Primary stage:

• Cambridge Primary Progression Tests (marked in school)
• Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Tests (marked by Cambridge examiners)

Cambridge Primary Checkpoint is a new test which replaces the Cambridge Primary Achievement Tests. These were marked by teachers in school and moderated by us. The last sessions for the Primary Achievement Tests will be in 2011. From 2012, learners can take Cambridge Primary Checkpoint, diagnostic tests which are set and marked by Cambridge.

The Cambridge Primary testing structure enables teachers to:

• track the progress of their learners
• identify strengths and weaknesses within individuals and class groups
• develop further teaching and learning support using information from test results
• use test results to report to parents
• provide learners with a Statement of Achievement at the end of their primary schooling

The tests comprise structured questions with a selection of item types, including multiple choice, matching, short answer and long answer.

Cambridge Primary progression tests

Cambridge Primary Progression Tests provide valid internal assessment of knowledge, skills and understanding in English, Mathematics and Science. The tests:

• are available from stage 3 for English (including English as a second language from September 2011), Mathematics and Science.
• are optional (schools can choose any quantity of tests to take or just follow the curriculum without testing at all)
• can be used at any point during the year
• are culturally sensitive without being culture-free, which makes them ideal for use in the international school context
• comprise structured questions with a selection of item types including matching, short answer and longer answers
• are marked by teachers in the school; full mark schemes and marking guidance are provided for this

Analysis tool software is part of Cambridge Primary. This software enables teachers to track learner progress and to produce diagnostic feedback, enabling comparison between individuals and between groups of learners, and facilitating the identification of the strengths and weaknesses of individuals and groups.

The tests are freely available on the Cambridge Primary teacher support website and teachers can download them and make as many copies as they wish for internal school use.

Cambridge Primary Checkpoint

Schools registered with us to teach Cambridge Primary can also use Cambridge Primary Checkpoint to assess learning at the end of the Cambridge Primary stage.