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SBSR Support for Schools

The following resources have been developed by the School Based Assessment and Reporting Unit to assist schools adopt the use of SBSR software. To access these resources click the icon that appears in the last column.

Resources Available	Description	Type
SBSRv4 User Guides	A number of user guides supporting the Curriculum Reference Database (CRD) Enrolment Registration Number (ERN) and School Based Student Reporting software (SBSRv4)
Preparing High Schools for Semester 2 Reporting	A document outlining the procedures to be followed by High Schools who used the SBSR software inSemester 1
Latest release notes for SBSRv4.0.5	Latest release note for SBSR software. Highlights changes made to the software which was released on 26th October.
Computer requirements	Document outlining minimum computer requirements and specifications for schools wishing to use SBSR software
Features of SBSRv4 PowerPoint	PowerPoint for principals and teachers to allow an understanding of the key features of the software and its related processes
School checklist	Checklist outlining schools activities that need to be followed before and during the reporting process
Sample SBSR Key Learning Area comments	The following samples illustrate comments which can be incorporated into SBSR within the character limitations of the software program. They are provided as illustrative models only. Schools using SBSR should continue to generate individual student comments which can be accommodated within the software character limits
Primary Comment Starters	Report comment starters are available for most KLA's from Early Stage 1 to to Stage 3
Secondary Comment Starters	Report comment starters are available for most KLA's for Stage 4 to Stage 5
Using Comment Starters	Guide to using comment starters effectively within student reports
Using Best Start Comment Starters	Guide to using comment starters effectively within Early Stage 1
New Users to SBSRv4 Setting up SBSR software for the first time in your school.	Resource materials developed for Primary and Secondary schools to assist in the training of staff.
SBSR Training Tutorials	Coming Soon
Frequently Asked Questions	Questions compiled by the School Based Assessment and Reporting unit dealing with Curriculum Reference Database (CRD), Enrolment Registration Number (ERN) and School Based Student reporting software (SBSRv4)

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SBSR Support for Schools

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