Key Stage 3 Internal Assessment Information
Key Stage 3 Assessment Overview 2019/2020
Throughout the year, pupils will complete four / two assessments in different subjects outlined in the Table below.
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Subjects with 4 Assessments | Subjects with 2 Assessments |
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English French Geography History Irish Mathematics Religious Education Science Spanish | Art and Design Drama Home Economics Digital Technology Music Technology and Design |
• The number of assessments completed in each subject is based on the time allocated to subjects within the Key Stage 3 curriculum and takes account of the practical nature of particular subjects.
• Subjects with four assessments will include two examinations (Assessment 2: Christmas Exam and Assessment 4: Summer Exam).
• Assessment 2 will take place during the school’s internal examination period in December 2019 and Assessment 4 will take place during the school’s internal examination period in June 2020.
• Assessment tasks will vary between subjects and may include project work, group activities or other tasks with a skills-based focus.
• Pupils will be given advance notice of assessment dates/deadlines for each subject and will be asked to record this information in the Student Planner.
• Examinations will take place at the end of Term One and Term Three. In 2019/2020, examination dates are as follows:
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Assessment 2: Christmas Exam |
Assessment 4: Summer Exam |
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Monday 9 December - Friday 13 December | Monday 1 June - Friday 5 June |
Downloads: Key Stage 3 Internal Assessment Information
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- Year 10 Examination timetable - Key Stage 3 Internal Assessment Information
- Year 8 Assessment Overview - Key Stage 3 Internal Assessment Information
- Year 8 Examination timetable - Key Stage 3 Internal Assessment Information
- Year 9 Assessment Overview - Key Stage 3 Internal Assessment Information
- Year 9 Examination timetable - Key Stage 3 Internal Assessment Information