NSW Check-in Assessment case studies
NSW Check-in Assessment · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The NSW Check-in Assessment is an assessment program run by the NSW Department of Education for students in New South Wales public schools, and this page is an independent study resource for anyone preparing for it. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Department. The assessment is a school-based check-in rather than a competitive entry test: its purpose is to help teachers see where students are in their learning so that teaching can be adjusted. Our study profile organises preparation into two equally weighted domains, Literacy and Numeracy, at 50 per cent each. The NSW Check-in Assessment case studies are 5 cases and about 2,937 words.
1The Cost of a School Fundraiser Stall
A Year 8 class runs a smoothie stall at the school fete. They buy 12 kg of frozen mango at 9.50 per kilogram, 6 litres of yoghurt at 4.20 per litre, and 200 paper cups at 0.08 each.
598 words, about 3 min2Reading a Bus Timetable Under Pressure
Mia catches a bus to a regional sports carnival. The timetable shows buses leaving her stop at 7:15 am, 7:45 am, 8:20 am and 9:05 am.
618 words, about 3 min3The Class Average That Looked Fine
A Year 9 class of 25 students sits a maths quiz out of 20. The teacher calculates the mean score as 14.2 and tells the class they did well.
581 words, about 3 min4Two Reviews of the Same Speech
A Year 10 English class listens to a speech by a local mayor about a new bike path. The mayor says: 'We have listened to hundreds of residents.
560 words, about 3 min5Planning a Water Tank for the School Garden
A school wants to install a rainwater tank for its vegetable garden. The garden needs about 120 litres per week in summer.
580 words, about 3 min