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Primary 1 Tests - Amendment

  • Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 18 September 2018
  • Motion reference: S5M-13945.1
  • Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 19 September 2018

As an amendment to motion S5M-13945 in the name of Liz Smith (Primary 1 Tests), leave out from "considers" to end and insert "recognises that assessments are a key tool to inform teachers’ professional judgment of the needs of the children and young people that they are teaching; agrees that the assessments are delivered as part of everyday learning and provide consistent evidence for teachers to identify the next steps in a child's education; further agrees that this is especially valuable in P1 if closing the attainment gap is to continue; recognises that the assessments are not high stakes, there is no pass or fail, and that they should never cause stress to young children, and welcomes the changes and improvements already made following the first year of operation to ensure a better experience for younger pupils and provide extra reassurance to teachers and parents."

Vote

Result 61 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote Vote Defeated

Scottish National Party

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Scottish Labour

Scottish Green Party

Scottish Liberal Democrats

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No Party Affiliation

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Independent

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Related motion

Motion ref. S5M-13945

Primary 1 Tests

Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Monday, September 17, 2018

Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Rachael Hamilton
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Result 63 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote Vote Passed