Scottish Government

Scottish Survey of Achievement 2009: Reading and Writing
Supporting Evidence

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Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Reading
1.1 2009 SSA - Reading attainment estimates at P3, P5, P7 and S2
1.2 2009 SSA - Reading attainment estimates, by gender
1.3 2009 SSA - Reading attainment estimates, by deprivation
1.4 2009 SSA - Teachers' judgements of reading attainment
1.5 2009 SSA - Reading estimates for 2005, 2006 and 2009 reading surveys
1.6 2009 SSA - Analysis of common tasks for 2005, 2006 and 2009 reading surveys

Chapter 2: Writing
2.1 2009 SSA - Writing attainment estimates
2.2 2009 SSA - Teachers' judgements of writing attainment

Chapter 3: Pupil questionnaire results
3.1 Pupils' gender
3.2 Frequency of activities in classes
3.3 Frequency of activities with teachers in classes
3.4 Talking to someone in school about learning
3.5 Pupils' enjoyment and motivation of learning
3.6 Perceived importance of school learning, after leaving school
3.7 Confidence in learning
3.8 Confidence in reading, writing, listening and talking
3.9 Support from parent/carer
3.10 Pupils' thoughts about reading
3.11 Reading activities outside school

Chapter 4: Teacher questionnaire results
4.1 Teachers' Gender
4.2 Length of teaching experience and time in current post
4.3 Continuing Professional Development ( CPD) activities - frequency of participation
4.4 CPD activities - impact
4.5 CPD activities - Curriculum for Excellence
4.6 Pupils' attitudes and behaviour
4.7 Frequency of assessment methods and opportunities provided
4.8 National assessments coinciding with teachers' judgements
4.9 Pupils' activities in lessons
4.10 Resource use

Chapter 5: Survey statistics
5.1 Pupil and school participation rates