Assessment that measures up
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| Wednesday, April 8, 2026 |
| 2:10 PM - 2:55 PM |
| Aumoana (First Floor) |
Overview
(Years 5-10)
Details
This workshop explores how to design assessment systems that are efficient, coherent, and genuinely useful. Too often, schools collect large volumes of data without clarity about what it measures or how it drives improvement. This session focuses on removing unnecessary noise from assessment schedules and streamlining data collection so leaders and teachers can confidently measure the impact of specific teaching interventions.
Drawing on a Year 7–8 case study, the workshop outlines how curriculum sequencing, structured pedagogies, and focused data systems were aligned to strategic planning and professional growth cycles. Participants will examine how to identify high-leverage assessments, reduce duplication, and ensure reporting judgments are grounded in clear evidence.
Speaker
Callum Baird
Deputy Principal
Manurewa Intermediate School
Assessment that measures up
Biography
Primary-trained teacher with leadership experience across primary and intermediate settings, currently Deputy Principal – Teaching and Learning at Manurewa Intermediate. I lead curriculum, assessment, and pedagogy for 970 students and 55 staff, with a strong focus on structured approaches and measurable impact. My work centres on aligning curriculum, sharpening reporting accuracy, and ensuring data genuinely informs teaching. I was a member of the Years 7–13 English Curriculum Writing Group, bringing a practical, classroom-tested perspective. I’m passionate about clarity, systems that work, and lifting outcomes in ways that are transparent, sustainable, and real.
