New Semester Average Result for Mathematics

How can I view my students' average Mathematics results?

When you access View Class Results and tap on your export options, you can export your data as an Excel spreadsheet.

On this spreadsheet, you can select the Mathematics Average tab to view your students' Semester 1 average, Semester 2 average, and overall yearly average.

How is the average result calculated?

The Mathematics Average is calculated using the most recent result for every completed Mathematics assessment (including strands, topics, flexi assessments, and UOW assessments, where applicable). The average is determined based on the completion timeframe:

• The Semester 1 Mathematics Average uses the most recent results from all Mathematics assessments completed within Semester 1.
• The Semester 2 Mathematics Average uses the most recent results from all Mathematics assessments completed within Semester 2.
• The Overall Mathematics Average is the average of the most recent results from all completed Mathematics assessments across the entire academic year.

Important Note: Due to this method of using only the most recent results for each assessment, the Overall Mathematics Average cannot be calculated by simply averaging the Semester 1 and Semester 2 scores.

Growth is calculated as the change in performance between the two semesters.

NSW subscribers: Using Overall Results to Assign an A–E Grade

Assigning A–E grades is a school-based decision made by educators. To ensure accuracy and consistency, we suggest that this process requires a triangulated, evidence-based judgement.

How to Determine a Grade

To accurately determine a student's A–E grade, we recommend that teachers combine multiple sources of information:

1. Start with Essential Assessment Data:
   • Review the Overall Results provided in the Essential Assessment. This gives you a clear data point on student achievement.
   • Then use the information tables in the Help Guide: Supporting Clarity and Consistency: NSW Level Expectations & A-E Grading These tables provide the necessary benchmarks to contextualize the assessment data.
2. Triangulate the Evidence:
   • Combine the assessment data (Step 1) with other evidence:
     • Classroom Observations: Notes and professional judgement on student participation and understanding.

     • Work Samples: Concrete examples of student performance over time.

       Final Professional Judgement.

   • Synthesize all the evidence above to make a final, informed professional judgement and assign the student's A–E grade accordingly.