Eportfolios Levels

“The Levels” An Explanation On many samples, and within the actual student reports, you will notice a “level number”; e.g. “3”, “2b” or “4a”. As parents you need to know what these mean and how they relate to your child’s progress. These level numbers represent curriculum levels. Level 4 on a science sample for instance would indicate achievement at science curriculum level 4. Each level matches particular years of schooling. Level 1 = years 1-2 Level 2 = years 3-4 Level 3 = years 5-6 Level 4 = years 7-8 Level 5 = years 9-10 (and so on) It’s vital to keep in mind however that each child is on a “continuum of development” rather than in a “pigeon hole”. The diagram below demonstrates how this continuum works. It’s also important to realise that children may be at different parts of the continuum even within a particular subject. For example; in maths, they may be working at level 4 for geometry, but still at level 3 for number. All children need to work at the level of development where they are at. This will mean children may sometimes be given work at a higher or lower level than their chronological age would suggest. There are also times where due to lack of effort, a child may complete work that is below their year level, not because of ability but attitude.