Tracking
Recording and monitoring pupils' attainment and progress over time, often in a school data system.
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- Assessment
Being checked against official sources. This definition is written in our own words; always check the official guidance for your country.
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Related terms
- Data drop All four UK nations (details may differ)
- A point in the year when teachers must enter assessment data into the school's tracking system.
- Flight path All four UK nations (details may differ)
- A predicted line of progress for a pupil from their starting point to a target grade, used in some secondary schools.
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