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Admissions to Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools. On behalf of the 13 Buckinghamshire grammar schools. 1: WHAT’S NEW?. Grammar schools in Bucks are now all independent admissions authorities - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Admissions to Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools
On behalf of the 13 Buckinghamshire grammar schools
1: WHAT’S NEW?
Grammar schools in Bucks are now all independent admissions authorities
11+ tests now commissioned by academy grammar schools – working together to maintain consistency in the selection process
New tests from 2013Different timetable from 2013 for 2014
entry
2: PROVIDERCEM (Centre for evaluation and
Monitoring)Durham UniversitySelected by tenderThree-year contract
3: TESTSTwo testsTest preparation in advance Each 45-50 minsVerbal, numerical and non-verbal ability in
both tests*Sections separately timedCD administration to ensure consistencyAdaptations for pupils with special
educational need* Design of new tests reflects the widely-accepted view of ‘ability’ as multi-faceted
4: VERBAL ABILITYVerbal reasoningComprehensionVocabulary
Verbal Ability Example
Verbal ability example
5: NUMERICAL ABILITYProblem-solvingMulti-stage
Numerical reasoning example
6: NON-VERBAL ABILITYReasoning in a diagrammatic/abstract
context
Non verbal reasoning example
7: MARKING & RESULTSOMR answer sheets – multiple choice Single total scoreAge-standardisedQualifying score = 121
8: PREPARATIONFamiliarisation sheet – explaining what the
tests are about, giving test-taking advice and a few sample questions. This sheet will go home with pupils.
Preparation papers = 2 x 30 mins – experience of test-taking conditions , these papers will not be marked and not sent home.
9: BENEFITSAbility is multi-facetedA range of contextsLess time takenReduced pupil stressReduces impact of coaching
10: TRIALPurpose: tests of appropriate standard1000 Bucks pupils in Y6March 2013
11: TIMETABLEDetermined by government deadline of 31
OctoberBoth preparation papers on one dayBoth actual tests on one dayProposed preparation day: 10 SeptemberProposed test day: 12 September
Next stepsGrammar consultations run until the end of
February and they are inviting comments on the proposals
In summer term further presentation for Y5 parents giving more detail re the test process for children