MAXIMISING THE MARKING RUBRIC

NAPLAN Writing marker training program 2015

16 May - 17 May  &  27 May - 2 June

Expressions of interest to participate in the Maximising the Marking Rubric (MMR) professional development program are sought from teachers who have not previously marked the Writing task of the NAPLAN test.

This program will provide participants with training to

• become skilled in using the NAPLAN Writing marking rubric

• mark a variety of students’ writing, across Years 3, 5, 7 and 9, and

• share their learning with other teachers in their own school.

Places are limited to 5 teachers from SA Catholic schools, only one per school.

Participants will undertake training with over 150 SA markers in using the NAPLAN Writing marking rubric – this process is nationally designed to develop consistent and fair judgement across all students’ work.

The week of marking will be at the state marking centre (Torrensville), including moderation of marker quality through daily control scripts. All marking is done online.

 

PROGRAM INFORMATION

NAPLAN Writing marker training	NAPLAN Writing marking
Saturday 16 May and Sunday 17 May 9am – 4pm both days Participants will be paid an hourly rate for this training	Wednesday 27 May to Tuesday 2 June 8:30am – 3:30pm  for 5 days Teachers released from school CESA will contribute to school for  4 of 5 days TRT expenses

CORE FOCI AND PRIORITIES

• NAPLAN Writing

• Using assessment rubrics

AITSL AUSTRALIAN PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS INCLUDE

• 6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice (Proficient level) Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice, targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities.

• 5.1 Assess student learning

• 5.3 Make consistent and comparable judgements

• 6.3 Engage with colleagues and improve practice

INTENDED FOR:

Teachers who have not marked NAPLAN Writing tests previously.

Teachers with the capacity to provide professional learning for their colleagues after their own training.

Teachers who are comfortable with reading written texts on screen and with basic competence in using a computer.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

2 weekend days of compulsory training

5 week days of supervised marking

FACILITATOR

Supervision and training of markers is the responsibility of the SA Manager of the NAPLAN Writing Marking Centre.

Ray Moritz is the CESA representative:

ph 8301 6136, e: ray.moritz@cesa.catholic.edu.au