What does this descriptor look like at different levels?
Make consistent and comparable judgements is the third descriptor of the fifth standard of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
See more: Australian Professional Standards for Teachers Terminology Explained
Graduate
What does it look like?
At the Graduate level, teachers are expected to develop foundational skills in making consistent and comparable judgments, ensuring fairness and accuracy in their assessments.
As a Graduate teacher, you understand the importance of making fair and consistent judgments when assessing student work. Your focus should be on aligning your assessments with established criteria and standards to ensure accurate and reliable evaluations. While you may have limited experience, you must demonstrate your commitment to maintaining consistency and fairness in your judgments.
What evidence can I collect?
To provide evidence for this descriptor, you can showcase:
- Assessment alignment: Demonstrate how you align your assessments with established criteria and learning standards.
- Grading consistency: Showcase examples of consistent grading across student work based on predefined rubrics or criteria.
- Reflections on assessment: Write reflective notes on your experiences with making judgments and any adjustments you plan to make based on these reflections.
See more: 4 Innovative Formative Assessment Strategies for Teachers.
Proficient
What does it look like?
At the Proficient level, teachers are expected to make informed and consistent judgments, using a range of evidence to assess student learning accurately.
As a Proficient teacher, you have developed the ability to use multiple sources of evidence to make informed judgments about student learning. You consider various assessment data, including formative and summative assessments, to accurately assess students’ progress and achievement.
What evidence can I collect?
To demonstrate proficiency in making consistent and comparable judgments, you can present evidence such as:
- Assessment data analysis: Provide evidence of how you analyze multiple assessment data points to assess student progress accurately.
- Student feedback records: Include examples of how you use feedback from students to make adjustments in your assessment practices.
- Grading moderation: Demonstrate how you participate in grading moderation processes to ensure consistency among teachers in assessment judgments.
See more: Evidence-Based Diagnostic Testing: A Guide for Australian Teachers
Highly Accomplished
What does it look like?
At the Highly Accomplished level, teachers are expected to lead and drive a whole-school approach to making consistent and comparable judgments, collaborating with colleagues to establish rigorous assessment practices.
As a Highly Accomplished teacher, you go beyond individual assessment practices to lead efforts in creating a school-wide culture of consistent and rigorous assessment. You collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement assessment practices that align with learning standards and promote accuracy and fairness.
What evidence can I collect?
To showcase your highly accomplished level of making consistent and comparable judgments, consider the following evidence:
- Whole-school assessment initiatives: Provide documentation of your involvement in developing and implementing whole-school assessment programs or initiatives.
- Collaborative projects: Showcase initiatives or projects where you worked with colleagues to improve assessment practices across the school.
- Assessment alignment with curriculum: Demonstrate how your assessment practices align with curriculum standards and instructional objectives to ensure consistency and comparability.
See more: Is it Worth Becoming a Highly Accomplished Teacher?
Lead
What does it look like?
At the Lead level, teachers are expected to drive systemic approaches to making consistent and comparable judgments, collaborating with school leaders to ensure comprehensive evaluation of student learning and instructional effectiveness.
As a Lead Teacher, your focus is on systemic change and creating a cohesive approach to making consistent and comparable judgments that involves all stakeholders. You collaborate with school leaders and colleagues to develop comprehensive assessment frameworks that align with educational goals and support student growth.
What evidence can I collect?
To demonstrate your leadership in making consistent and comparable judgments, gather the following evidence:
- School-wide assessment policy: Provide documentation of your contributions to the development and implementation of a school-wide assessment policy or framework.
- Collaborative partnerships: Showcase instances where you collaborated with school leaders and colleagues to ensure consistent and rigorous assessment practices across the school.
- Impact assessment: Present evidence of how your efforts have positively influenced student learning outcomes and contributed to a culture of continuous improvement through consistent and comparable judgments.
