Rank Order Assessment
We're always looking for ways to help students do their best and stay motivated. Many successful schools, including those in United Learning, find that sharing rank order information with students and parents is a great way to support these goals.
Some people worry that this might make students feel discouraged if they're not at the top of the list. However, when we've visited schools using rank order, students actually talk about how it motivates them to improve their position. We make sure to support students no matter where they are on the list and protect those who may feel vulnerable.
Once we address these concerns, rank order becomes a helpful tool for parents, carers, and teachers. Instead of using complicated grades, it simply shows whether a student is making progress and how they compare to their classmates.
This school year, we're trying something new by using names (instead of anonymous ID numbers) for the top 50 students in each year group. We think this will make being on the list more impactful for those students, while also making sure those who haven't achieved as highly don't feel embarrassed. Celebrating high achievement is an important part of our school values, and we think this change will help us do this more effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please use the tabs below for further information, and if you have any questions that are not answered here, please contact Assistant Principal (Data and Assessment) Philippa.strickett@sedgehillacademy.org.uk