Expected standard
The level of attainment pupils in England are expected to reach by the end of a key stage, for example a scaled score of at least 100 in the KS2 tests.
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- England
- Topic
- Assessment
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Related terms
- Scaled score England
- A score on the KS2 tests converted from the raw mark so that results can be compared across years. Scores run from 80 to 120 and 100 or more means the expected standard was met.
- Greater depth England
- In teacher assessment frameworks in England, a judgement that a pupil is working above the expected standard, for example greater depth in KS2 writing.
- Working towards England
- A teacher assessment judgement that a pupil has not yet reached the expected standard for their key stage.
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