So what does that tell us?
Aims of the course
- Understanding and using standardised assessments within a whole school and ‘vulnerable group’ context.
- When, how and where to use them, and what they mean.
- Implementing report recommendations as part of Quality First provision.
- Analysing the triangulation of assessment between assessment of learner, tracking against curriculum and qualitative data.
Using Standardised and Cognitive Assessments – the Why, When and How!
Using standardised and cognitive assessments effectively to impact on pupil progress and outcomes.
Aims of the course
- To appreciate the definition, range and purposes of standardised and cognitive assessments: when it’s good to use them and when it’s not.
- To understand the vocabulary of standardised assessments: what the terminology means.
- To know how to administer standardised assessments with fidelity: basic guidelines for test administration to secure reliable results (BPVS III, PhAB and YARC are used as example assessments in this course, but the principles covered are applicable to most assessments).
- To know the qualifications required for the administration of different types of assessments: when you can do it yourself, and when you need someone more qualified.
