Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 Assessment Schedule
Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 Assessment Schedule

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Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 Assessment Schedule

Year Level: Years 3 to 6

The following Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 full year assessment schedule and scope and sequence have been extracted from the Year 3, 4, 5  & 6 Screening & Tracking Manual. Within this download, outlines have been provided as a general term-by-term guide from which schools can adapt their scheduling. While some students will progress faster and some slower, these plans should be considered for the bulk of students.

Screening and tracking is an essential part of the PLD process, click here for tips on establishing a consistent screening and tracking process in middle and upper primary.

This download is for Year 3, 4, 5 & 6, access the other assessment schedules below:

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