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Cambridge Lower Secondary assessment

Many schools use the Cambridge Lower Secondary testing structure to assess learner performance in English, Mathematics and Science and report progress to learners and parents. Cambridge Lower Secondary assessment uses internationally benchmarked tests, giving parents extra trust in the feedback they receive.

There are two assessment options:

  • Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests (marked in school)
  • Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint (marked by Cambridge examiners).

Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests

Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests provide valid internal assessment of knowledge, skills and understanding in English as a first or second language, mathematics and science. The tests:

  • enable learning to be assessed each year
  • provide detailed information about the performance of each learner for stages 7, 8 and 9
  • enable teachers to give structured feedback to learners and parents
  • enable teachers to compare the strengths and weaknesses of individuals and groups
  • are marked by teachers at the school
  • come with clear guidance, standards and mark schemes
  • can be used any time in the year, as many times as needed
  • can be downloaded from the secure Cambridge Lower Secondary support site.

Schools can choose between paper-based and on-screen versions of the tests. The on-screen tests are available in English, mathematics and science for stages 7, 8 and 9 of the curriculum. Learn about on-screen tests.

We provide a reporting tool for Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests. The tool is available on the Cambridge Lower Secondary support site. Teachers can upload learners’ test results and then analyse the results and create and print reports. Teachers can also compare a learner’s results against their class, school or other schools around the world and on a year-by-year basis.

Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint

Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint is a diagnostic testing service that helps learners by giving comprehensive feedback on their strengths and weaknesses in each subject area.

We offer Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint tests twice a year and they are usually taken at the end of Cambridge Lower Secondary. The tests are marked in Cambridge and each learner receives a statement of achievement and a diagnostic report. The Cambridge Global Perspectives assessment is marked by teachers and moderated in Cambridge.

Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint provides a worthwhile diagnostic tool for the teacher and a valued and significant milestone for students.

Robert Laytham, Teacher, Visser ’t Hooft Lyceum, Leiden, The Netherlands

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