Assessing Arabic and Islamic Subjects in Learning Ladders

Assessing Arabic and Islamic Subjects in Learning Ladders

This guide supports schools using Learning Ladders to assess Arabic and Islamic subjects. It outlines how to set up frameworks, record assessments, and generate reports to inform teaching, learning, and inspection outcomes. It includes practical options to accommodate the unique ways schools implement Ministry of Education (MOE) frameworks.

1. Choosing or Importing a Framework

You can assess Arabic and Islamic subjects using:

  • Preset frameworks from the Ladder Bank

  • Custom frameworks imported via CSV

A. Using Preset Frameworks

  1. Go to Ladders > Ladder Bank

  2. Select Learning Ladders Arabic Content

  3. Browse the available Arabic A, Arabic B, Islamic A/B, and Moral, Social and Cultural Education frameworks

  4. Add individual ladders or full subjects to your Creation Zone

  5. Review and customise rungs (end-of-year learning outcomes) if needed

Alert
Ensure the content aligns with your school’s curriculum before use.


B. Importing Custom Frameworks

  1. Go to Creation Zone > Go To > Import Curriculum

  2. Download the CSV template

  3. Populate:

    • Subject name (e.g., Arabic B)

    • Aspect (e.g., Speaking)

    • Objective (e.g., Recognise letter sounds)

    • Year group (e.g., Year 3)

    • Optional: Key Performance Indicator, Resources URL, Notes

  4. Save as CSV and import

Idea
To allow year-on-year comparisons and reporting, group outcomes from multiple years under the same aspect (e.g., Arabic B – Listening).

Examples of Framework Setups (attached)


It can be useful to see how other MOE leads have structured their frameworks for Arabic and Islamic.  We have attached 3 examples to give you ideas of the differences in how you could structure these subjects. 

Warning
As the MOE regularly update the framework, please check and update the files before using them in your own school. 


Example 1 – Separate Subjects Approach

  • Arabic A Reading split into two subjects: Literature Texts & Informational Texts

  • Assessment Summary reports run for each

  • No overall Arabic A Reading judgement, separate Attainment for Literature Texts and Informational Texts

To get an overall judgement, create Arabic A Reading as the subject, with Text types as aspects instead.



Example 2 – Partial Framework Reference Codes

  • Uses MOE reference codes for Arabic A only

  • Limited setup compared to Examples 1 & 3

Example 3 – Full Outcome Setup

  • 86 end-of-year outcomes - very thorough tracking

  • Enables rich reporting but with high workload

  • Consider feasibility if teachers teach multiple classes


2. Group Students by Language Acquisition

Arabic and Islamic language development may not match students’ year groups. Use custom groups instead of classes:

  1. Go to Classes and Groups > Groups > New Group

  2. Name groups according to learning levels (e.g., Arabic A – 2 Years Study)

  3. Assign any students and teachers, regardless of year group

  4. Use these groups for:

3. Record Assessments

Use Class Assessment to record formative learning:

  • Select subject, group, and year group outcomes

  • Apply assessments using milestones (e.g., Beginning, Developing, Secure)

  • Add evidence (audio, video, PDFs) linked to outcomes (optional)

  • Use Assessment Window to time-stamp entries

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Assessments are cumulative and should be updated regularly.

4. Monitoring Progress and Gaps

Gap Analysis

  • Found in your dashboard or via Gap Analysis page

  • Displays outcome mastery per student and across class

  • Helps inform planning and differentiation

  • Supports tracking gaps in learning and catch-up strategies

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5. Engage Students in Learning

Use Student Statements to encourage self-reflection:

  • Navigate to Students > View > Student Statements

  • Select subject and year group outcomes

  • Generate PDF with:

    • All outcomes for the subject

    • The formative assessment entered into the system using the milestones

    • Ideal for student conferencing and parent meetings

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6. Record Attainment and Progress Judgements

There are two options for half termly, or termly Attainment and Progress Judgements.

A- Automated Coverage Model

In this coverage model option, you have the option to set expectations for the Arabic or Islamic subjects you create. The system then offers calculated judgements each half term/term.

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End of Year Expectations- The percentage of assessments met by the end of the year to equates to each Attainment judgement
Termly Expectations- The percentage of assessment to be covered in each term (by year group if required)

B- Teacher Judgement 

In this option, you enter a manual judgement each half term/term.

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7. Reporting to Stakeholders

A. Assessment Summary Reports

  • Select class or group

  • Review attainment and progress summaries

  • Use for internal monitoring or high-level comparisons

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B. Subject Reports (via Insights)

  • Compare subject performance across year groups and time periods

  • Filter by term, year, or subject aspect (e.g., Arabic Listening)

  • Identify trends, gaps, and intervention needs

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C. Cohort Reports (via Insights)

  • Compare same cohort over years in a subject (e.g. current Year 4 in Year 4 → Year 3 → Year 2 or last 3 Year 4 cohorts)

  • Track impact of changes in teaching, curriculum, or leadership

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7. Use Student Attributes

Filter reports using default and custom attributes (e.g., EAL, SEN, Arabic native speaker):

  1. Go to Settings > Custom Student Attributes

  2. Create and assign attributes to individual students

  3. Use filters in Assessment Summary and Insights

    Learn more


8. Share Learning with Parents

A. Student Reports

  • Setup required by admin in Settings > Student Reports Templates

  • Populate:

    • Teacher comments (in Arabic or English – one language per box)

    • Calculated or Teacher attainment/progress judgements (auto-filled from your judgements)

    • Strengths & next steps (auto-suggested based on assessments)

    • Optional evidence

Download as PDF or share online via Ladders at Home

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B. Ladders at Home

  • Parent access to:

    • Learning goals

    • Translated reports (100+ languages including Arabic)

    • Uploaded evidence

    • Two-way comments on reports

            Learn More

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