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About this publication
Who is it for?
Headteachers, English, mathematics and science heads of department, key stage 3 English, mathematics and science teachers, key stage 3 assessment coordinators / exams officers, special educational needs coordinators and teachers of pupils in years 7 and 8.
It is also sent to local authorities, initial teacher training institutions, educational libraries and teacher centres.
What is it for?
The ARA sets out statutory arrangements and provides information and guidance on the national curriculum assessment arrangements for key stage 3 in 2008.
What does it cover?
- Assessment and reporting requirements throughout key stage 3.
- End of key stage 3 assessment and reporting requirements.
- How to administer the statutory tests at key stage 3, including how to order assessment materials.
- Information about access arrangements.
- Rquirements for reporting results to parents.
- How to order optional and statutory tests.
Related materials
Foundation stage and key stage 1 Assessment and reporting arrangements QCA/07/3115.
Key stage 2 Assessment and reporting arrangements QCA/07/3116.
Information and contacts
See section 14 ‘Useful contact details’ or visit www.naa.org.uk/tests.
For more copies
The content of the eARA website is the same as the content in the printed version of the ARA booklet. You can download a complete version of the document at the link below.
Download the key stage 3 ARA
Download the key stage 3 assessment timetable
If you require additional printed copies of the ARA, contact the QCA orderline.
QCA orderline, PO Box 29, Norwich NR3 1GN
Tel: 08700 60 60 15 Fax: 08700 60 60 17
Email: orderline@qca.org.uk
QCA/07/3117