Assessment and reporting

Assessment at Muirfield

The central purpose of assessment is to provide information on student achievement and progress and set direction for ongoing teaching and learning. At Muirfield, teachers use a variety of appropriate assessments for judging student achievement. Assessment can be incorporated into usual classroom activities. For example, teachers can assess achievement informally as students complete work. Assessment of student learning will be undertaken for all learners, including students whose learning is impacted by disability. Adjustments to assessment tasks may be required for a student whose learning is impacted by disability.

Assessment Policies

Further information regarding assessment, including information on illness/misadventure appeals or lateness can be found in the relevant policies:

Junior Assessment Policy. The Year 7 -10 assessment policy is currently being updated and will be available at the beginning of the 2026 school year.

Preliminary Assessment Policy 2025 (pdf 363KB)

HSC Assessment Policy 2026 (pdf 3746KB)

Forms

These forms are for Preliminary and HSC assessment applications:

This form is to be completed by a medical practitioner
This form is used to request consideration for assessment/s for students who are unwell or have an accident or other misadventure at the time of an assessment and where the illness/misadventure may have impacted on the completion of task. Must be submitted on the first day of return to school, or earlier.
This form is used to request special consideration for an assessment task that clashes with a school approved activity or genuine personal circumstance. Must be submitted at least one week prior to the task for work placement and two weeks for all other requests.
This form is used to request a review of a decision or to lodge a grievance. Must be submitted to the Head Teacher Senior Studies within two days of original decision in cases of review and five days in cases of grievance.

Assessment grades

Teachers observe students' work in class and look closely at tasks throughout the year. They also formally assess a student's achievement based on the outcomes described in the syllabus of the subject. As a parent or carer, you’ll receive a written report twice a year. It gives you a clear picture of your child’s achievements – what they know and can do.

In Years 7 to 10, we use the Common grade scale in reporting. In Year 11, we use the Preliminary grade scale

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Assessment schedules at Muirfield

To assist your child in prioritising tasks and managing their time, the assessment schedules are below.

HSC Assessment Schedule 2026 (pdf 844KB)

Information on standardised assessments

The information below is provided, and updated, by the Department of Education. The links take you to external sites.

We provide detailed information to students about what we expect from them throughout the year and how their work will be assessed. Students have a number of formal assessments throughout their schooling.

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