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English – Work Samples

Grades Work Samples
Midway through Stage 1 (end of Year 1) End of Stage 1 (end of Year 2)

Grade A

The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations. 4 6

Grade B

The student has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the content and a high level of competence in the processes and skills. In addition, the student is able to apply this knowledge and these skills to most situations. 14 12

Grade C

The student has a sound knowledge and understanding of the main areas of content and has achieved an adequate level of competence in the processes and skills. 26 19

Grade D

The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills. 10 9

Grade E

The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has achieved very limited competence in some of the processes and skills.   2

New Work Samples

New work samples that are yet to be aligned to a grade are added here.

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