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Sampling

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About sampling

DCSF will monitor the proportion of pupils attaining level 4 and above in science, by using a sample of schools.

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Administering Sampling tests?

Find guidance on administering sampling tests, with information on resources available.

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Level threshold table

A level threshold table converts test marks from key stage 2 science sampling tests into national curriculum levels.

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News and announcements

Preparing science sampling test scripts for collection

10 May 2010

Schools should take particular care to ensure test scripts, attendance registers and any other paperwork for Test A and Test B are packed in the appropriate bags provided in the correct order.

Test script collections for science sampling

10 May 2010

Parcelforce Worldwide will be visiting schools participating in the science sampling test to make scheduled collections of their test scripts on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 May 2010.

2010 key stage 2 science sampling Test administrators' guide published

30 April 2010

The 2010 key stage 2 science sampling Test administrators' guide is now available to download. This provides guidance on opening and administering the key stage 2 sampling tests.

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