Target Setting and Monitoring CEM Conference 7 June 2011 Target Setting and Monitoring

The MidYIS Computer Adaptive Baseline Test: There are four sections to the test: Vocabulary Maths Non-verbal Skills (e.g. proof reading) They are ‘curriculum free’ The test is a measure of acquired ability There is no preparation for the test

The Computer Adaptive Baseline Test (CABT) In 2009 / 2010 approx 200,000+ students sat the test

C B D A Bands, percentiles, standardised scores… Standardised scores 10 5 20 30 1 40 90 95 80 70 99 60 50

Band Profile Graph: all MidYIS cohort Current Year 10

Band Profile Graph: all MidYIS cohort Current Year 11

Individual Pupil Record CHARLES HAYDN-TAYLOR   Individual Pupil Record CHARLES HAYDN-TAYLOR Date Of Birth: 06/01/96 Student Number: 1043340992 Sex: M Form: 3S/IT6 MidYIS Band Stanine Percentile Standard Score Vocabulary A 6 75 110 Maths C 5 46 99 Non-Verbal B 51 100 Skills 7 82 114 MidYIS Score 63 105

Band Profile Graph: all MidYIS cohort Current Year 11

Skills – Percentage in each Band

This boy’s ‘Baseline Suggested Grade’ is grade A Through our progress reporting system teachers are asked to assess his current progress against this BSG and to suggest what the likely outcome is AT THE END OF THE COURSE

Raising false expectations? Accountability?