Stage 1 Year A Differentiated Maths Assessment Unit 9

A comprehensive, differentiated assessment designed to meet the needs of all learners!

This Differentiated Maths Assessment aligns with the NSW Maths Sample Units of Work, ensuring curriculum consistency while catering to students at different learning levels. Designed to be inclusive and accessible, this resource allows all students to engage confidently with the assessment while providing teachers with clear insights into student progress.

Key Features:

✅ Multiple Formats – Includes an editable Word document, PDF version, and a PDF answer key for flexible use.
✅ Differentiated for All Learners – Questions are structured to ensure all students feel capable, with opportunities to extend learning for those working above stage level.
✅ Curriculum-Aligned – Each question includes content markers directly sourced from the assessment opportunities table found in the NSW Maths Sample Units of Work.
✅ Clear and Structured Design – The layout makes it easy for students to navigate the assessment and for teachers to mark and interpret results efficiently.

If the differentiated option isn’t suitable for your students, you can print the base assessment instead, which includes only the ‘at stage’ questions for a more targeted approach.

Perfect for all classrooms! This NSW curriculum-aligned assessment empowers teachers to effectively measure student understanding while supporting all learners in their mathematical journey.

Attribution is given to © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023 

This assessment has been compiled by The Busy Honey Bee 2024 and is not endorsed by the DoE.

Formatting:

Each assessment includes three columns that indicate a point system:

• First column = 1 point (Below stage level)

• Second column = 2 points (At stage level)

• Third column = 3 points (Above stage level)

Each column is designed to assess different levels of understanding. For example, in a Stage 2, Year 3 assessment:

• First column = Year 2 level questions

• Second column = Year 3 level questions

• Third column = Year 5 questions (for students working above stage outcomes)

How Students Earn Points:

Students can attempt as many sections as they like but will only earn points for the highest-level question they answer correctly.
Example: If a student answers both the first and second columns correctly, they will receive 2 points from the second column.

Scoring and Interpreting Results:

The total assessment score is based on the second column (at stage level), not the third column. This ensures fairness, as students are not expected to achieve above-stage outcomes, but can demonstrate higher-level thinking.

• Any score above the middle column total indicates that a student is achieving beyond stage expectations.

Open-Ended Maths Questions:

This section allows students to showcase their understanding in different ways. These responses are not scored with points but are assessed using teacher judgment to determine if a student is working below, at, or above stage level based on their reasoning and explanations.

Encourage students to explain their thinking in detail, especially in the open-ended number section, where they can demonstrate their knowledge without limits and make meaningful connections in mathematics.

Terms of use: 

• This purchase is for you and your classroom. Duplication for an entire school or an entire school system is strictly forbidden. Additional copies must be purchased for each classroom use.
  
  

• This product can be altered and built upon to suit the needs of your classroom, students, teaching and learning within the context of your school but cannot be resold as your own product.
  
  

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