How are Reach and ICAS different?

Reach and ICAS differences

Reach Assessments

 

Similarities

ICAS Assessments

 

 

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Must-have annual assessment tool for all schools.Deisgned for benchmarking and measuring ful-cohort progress year-on-year.

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Subjects

English, Mathematics, Science, Digital Technologies, Spelling, Writing.

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An Annual competition

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Comprehensive online reporting (including tracking of student progression) available to teachers, students, parents and information on full-cohort performance for school leaders.

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Scheduled ONCE per year.

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Designed for recognising academic excellence for high potential students.

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Learner-focused and suitable for all students, catering to a wide range of academic abilities. Even the most able students will find some questions challenging.

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Locked-down browser - only for Writing and Spelling.**

**Applies to ICAS Spelling Bee, ICAS Writing, Reach Spelling and Reach Writing.

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All students receive a general overview of their performance and awards which can be used to build their academic portfolios.

 

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Sitting window for each subject is open for 5 consecutive days. Subjects spread are over 3 months.

 

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Provides additional challenge and extension within a competition environment for high achieving students.

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Available in both online or paper-based format.

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Online only^

^ICAS Writing: paper-based only for papers A & B.

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Results released online in approx. 4 weeks.* *Reach Writing: 5-6 weeks, manually marked

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Results released online in approx. 4-6 days.*

*ICAS writing: 5-6weeks, manually marked

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Certificates can be downloaded and printed by the school, if required.

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All students will receive printed certificates of achievement (provided by UNSW Global).

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Highest performing students have an opportunity to win medals and attend medal ceremonies held annually.

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