Food Assessment Standardised Tasks (FAST)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is this course for?

  This course is for everyone involved in teaching food and nutrition at Key Stage 3 -  from early career teachers to those that are experienced.

  It provides a theoretical framework to assessment in food education, as well as giving practical tips and resources to implement in the classroom.

• What does the training include?

  The training comprises:

  • a modular online course about assessment in food education, featuring all the resources below and training videos by Louise T Davies and Roy Ballam, and teacher case studies
  • a main teachers’ guide and online training (via Cademy) 
  • a differentiated 'food' learning framework, i.e. what will be taught at each Year, which acts as the basis for assessment 
  • baseline tests for Years 7, 8 and 9, helping you understand pupils previous relevant knowledge  
  • ‘Learning journals’ for pupils in Year 7, 8 and 9, allowing them to record what they learn 
  • a Food equipment proficiency worksheet
  • differentiated standardised tests for the end of Year 7, 8 and 9 learning – multiple choice and open questions, with marking guides 
  • differentiated standardised practical tasks for the end of Year 7, 8 and 9 learning, with marking criteria and recipes 
  • a ‘question and answer’ bank (Q&A bank), for you to use to build your own tests - just cut 'n' paste 
  • certificates, featuring the Food Teachers Centre logo for external recognition. 
    

  The specifics 

  The FAST Cademy training course includes: 

  a) Teacher CPD

  1 x Main Guide (WORD and PDF) 

  1 x Food learning Framework (WORD and PDF) 

  1 x Qualification Pathways document (WORD and PDF) 

  8 x FAST course training modules (PPT, Video and note sheet) 

  13 x Teacher case studies (Videos) 

  1 x Action planning sheet (WORD and PDF) 

  b) Assessment resources

  3 x Baseline tests (Year 7, 8 & 9 – WORD and PDF) 

  3 x Baseline tests answers (Year 7, 8 & 9 – WORD and PDF) 

  3 x Baseline tests PPTs (Year 7, 8 and 9) 

  3 x Learning journals (Year 7, 8 and 9 – WORD and PDF) 

  1 x Food equipment proficiency worksheet

  9 x End of learning tests (Year 7, 8 and 9, three levels – WORD and PDF) 

  9 x End of learning test answers (Year 7, 8 and 9, three levels – WORD and PDF) 

  9 x End of learning tests PPTs (Years 7, 8 and 9, three levels) 

  3 x Recipes (PDF, WORD and PPT) 

  1 x Practical guide (WORD and PDF) 

  9 x Marking sheets (Year 7, 8 and 9, three types – WORD and PDF) 

  3 x Practical test pupil workbooks (Year 7, 8 and 9 – WORD and PDF) 

  3 x Practical test PPTs (Year 7, 8 and 9) 

  2 x Q and A Banks (Multiple choice and Open questions) 

  3 x Certificates (Year 7, 8 and 9 – WORD and PDF) 

• Why purchase this resource/course?

  This resource:

  • provides advice and practical solutions for addressing assessment in food education at KS3

  • shows the different forms of assessment that can be used, providing examples and links for further information

  • gives advice on what should be taught in Key Stage 3, and therefore what should be assessed

  • comprises differentiated standardised tests and tasks for Years 7, 8 and 9 (in Word, Pdf & PowerPoint formats)

  • has a range of support materials and online training 

  • is editable, so you can make it your own – using it in your planning and teaching   

  • supports teachers' professional development and training – a certificate of completion is provided. 

• How can I convince my school to buy this?

  • It supports your professional planning – especially related to pupil learning, assessment and progression.

  • It provides practical tips and assessment resources that can be used directly in the classroom to support your teaching.

  • The package comprises online training, which can be taken at any time (and is available for access in the future), plus it provides lots of relevant resources which can be used directly in the classroom and save you time. A certificate is provided on completion.  

  • It is extremely cost effective – proving professional development training, templates to use in your planning and management, and teaching materials to use with pupils.  

  • It forms part of your professional development plan, focusing on high quality teaching and learning. 

  • There is currently 50% off the normal cost until the end of November 2023. 

  • It is provided by the Food Teachers Centre – a trusted source of information, support and training nationally – actively used by over 8,700+ teachers.   

• What will I be able to do by using the training and resources?

  By using the FAST training, you will be better informed about: 

  • assessment in food education at Key Stage 3

  • assessment types, formats and uses

  • creating better worksheets, tests and tasks 

  • opportunities you can take to enhance your food teaching for all 

  • reviewing your Scheme of Work and assessment procedures in place 

  • the resources provided. 

  You will be able to use its presentations, tips, videos and resources to support your food and nutrition work in school. Use the information provided and ‘make it your own’ to support your school and pupil needs. Presentations, tests and tasks are editable. 

  You will have a range of standardised tests and tasks to use with your pupils, as well as access to the Learning framework which you could use to audit and update your SoW/SoL.

  Next steps for you may include: 

  • reviewing your own Scheme of Work, focusing on what is taught (food learning framework)
  • discussing with the department/faculty about assessment procedures 
  • updating policies and procedures in relation to assessment
  • using/amending the Pupil Learning Journals for pupils to record what they learn
  • reviewing/updating worksheets, tests and tasks in light of the training
  • using the baseline and standardised tests in Years 7, 8 and 9
  • using the standardised practical tasks in Years 7, 8 and 9
  • awarding pupils with certificates.