The new 2023 Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests are ready to download from the lower secondary support site.
Marked by teachers in your school, you can use them to check learners’ progress during Stages 3 through to 6 inclusive in English as a First or Second Language, Mathematics and Science.
This year, we will also replace the existing Gold, Silver and Bronze performance bands that we currently apply to Cambridge Progression Tests (Stages 7 to 9) with the following new bands:
Basic |
Learners have generally shown a limited level of achievement. Whilst demonstrating a basic level of understanding, knowledge and skills of the curriculum content, they would benefit from a focus on all areas of the curriculum they found challenging. |
Aspiring |
Learners may show aspects of Basic performance and Good performance.
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Good |
Learners have generally shown a good level of achievement. They have demonstrated a secure level of understanding, knowledge and skills of most of the curriculum content, but would benefit from a focus on the specific areas of the curriculum identified. |
High |
Learners may show aspects of Good performance and Outstanding performance.
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Outstanding |
Learners have generally shown an excellent level of achievement. They have demonstrated a comprehensive level of understanding, knowledge, and skills of the curriculum content, and should be very well prepared for the next stage of learning. |
The new performance bands automatically appear in the Reporting dashboard when you upload Cambridge Progression Test results to the lower secondary support site.
Next steps
To get started, download each test and associated mark schemes from the individual subject pages on the Cambridge Lower Secondary support site. We have also updated our user guides on how to use and interpret the new performance bands – visit the ‘Additional information’ area on the Cambridge Progression Tests pages.
Cambridge Progression Tests are optional and included in the programme fee for registered Cambridge schools (there is no extra charge). We produce new progression tests annually so the next set will be available in January 2024.