KHDA section 1 Attainment and Progress

According to the KHDA framework, what defines 'attainment' in a school setting?

• The relative progress of students over time
  

• The overall standard of students' work compared to curriculum expectations
  

• The development of non-academic skills and attitudes
  

• Students’ emotional well-being in school

Which of the following best describes the expected level of attainment for students?

• Achieving a minimum grade threshold in all subjects
  

• Matching or exceeding international and national benchmarks

• Consistently ranking at the top of their cohort

• Demonstrating interest and engagement in learning

What is a key component for measuring students' progress within the KHDA framework?

• Comparing assessment results with a baseline measure
  

• Observing students' participation in extracurricular activities

• Gathering parental feedback

• Peer evaluations within the class

Progress is considered ‘very good’ when

• Students outperform only the national average
  

• A majority of students meet expected curriculum outcomes

• Students exceed expectations based on their starting points

• There is no variance in the performance of different groups

Which of these data sources can be used to assess attainment and progress according to KHDA standards?

• Teacher opinions
  

• International benchmark tests and internal assessments

• Parental survey feedback

• Behaviour reports and attendance records

When a school demonstrates 'sustained high attainment,' it means:

• Every student is performing at an exemplary level
  

• Attainment is consistent over several years and among different cohorts

• Students with special needs show no measurable gaps

• Attainment only improves during inspections

Which of these is a challenge schools may face in measuring student attainment and progress accurately?

• High turnover of teachers

• Availability of international curricula

• Changes in assessment policies

• Consistent interpretation of assessment data

KHDA evaluates schools based on how they ‘close the gap’ between:

• Expected student attainment and available resources

• Students' starting points and their ultimate outcomes

• National curricula standards and international benchmarks

• Teaching techniques and student interests

What is a significant focus for improving progress under the KHDA framework?

• Applying consistent and regular high-stakes testing

• Differentiating instruction to meet all students’ needs

• Limiting curriculum changes over time

• Increasing student engagement in social media

Which of the following statements is true about ‘progress’ under KHDA guidelines?

• It focuses solely on high achievers

• It measures students' development regardless of starting point

• It compares students’ personal growth with national averages only

• It relies exclusively on self-assessment tools