Breaking Free: The Future of Key Stage One Mathematics Assessment

Episode 128: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, I'm joined by Neil Almond as we delve into the exciting changes happening in the world of Key Stage 1 assessment. With the removal of KS1 SATs, schools now have the opportunity to reimagine how they assess mathematics proficiency in their early learners. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in assessment at KS1, whether you're an educator, a parent, or simply curious about the evolving landscape of primary education. Join us as explore the potential benefits of this significant shift, discuss the challenges faced by schools during the transition and share insights into the various approaches that can be taken to ensure effective assessment without the traditional SATS framework. Whether you're new to the profession or an experienced senior leader, you won't want to miss this one! 1. What is going? 2. What will be left behind? 3. What options do schools now have? 4. What would your ideal solution be? 5. What do you thinks schools should avoid? 6 What do you think will happen? (A prediction for 24 months time) Support the podcast via www.ko-fi.com/tdape or by subscribing to www.youtube.com/@TDaPE  If you would like to submit a question, email us at [email protected] or join the TDaPE discord!