Scottish Survey of Achievement 2008
We received a letter to say that our younger son, Fraser, will be part of the random sample to take part in the SSA for Maths and Core Skills. The survey studies what pupils across Scotland know and can do in certain subjects at important stages of their education. As the accompanying information sheet sets out, the SSA aims to collect accurate, up to date information that will allow the Government to plan and deliver policies to benefit all pupils, understand some of the factors which influence attainment and achievement and to target resources.
SSA was introduced in 2005 as part of Assessment for Learning, since when it has surveyed:
English language (2005)
Social subjects (enquiry skills) (2006), and
Science, science literacy and core skills (2007).
Full details can be found here.
