Using ICT for Assessment Teacher observation Screening checklists Curriculum profiles Running records Standardised screening tests Diagnostic tests Rating scales

2 Teacher Observation Value of observation of pupil using reinforcement software Teacher is free to observe and record Computer is non-judgemental Pupil unaware of assessment Assessment will be skill-specific and not hindered by other difficulties

3 Features of software suitable for teacher observation Clearly defined skills in each activity Easy access to particular skill areas Graduated levels of difficulty Teacher facility to add additional material Facility to record child’s progress

4 Teacher designed Assessment Screening Checklists Rating scales Screening profiles Curriculum profiles

5 Value of teacher designed assessment using ICT Skill specific Objective Clarity of print and graphics Teacher is free to observe and record Information can be used for short – term planning Review made easy Consistent approach to assessment and recording in a school

6 Dedicated Assessment Software Used to assess student attainment and identify learning difficulties Consist of variety of tests to identify student’s strengths and weaknesses Benefits  Can be helpful in early identification of learning difficulties  Use results to individualise instruction and develop individual education plans  Monitor progress on a regular basis

7 Features of quality assessment software Quick and easy to administer and interpret Pinpoint strengths and weaknesses Facilitate early detection Explore weaknesses through automatic branching Suggest instructional groupings Generate individual reports

8 Assessment Software Examples include: Lucid COPS (Cognitive Profiling System) 4-8 years old LASS (Lucid Assessment System for Schools) Accelerated Reader / Accelerated Math Star Reading Star Early Literacy Lexia Quick Reading Test Lexia Comprehensive Reading Test Ten Minute Numeracy Tests 7-9, 9-11 Spot On Games

9 Integrated Learning Systems (ILS) System will: Assess the child’s level of skill Provide a sequence of learning activities to meet needs Child’s ability will determine pace Automatic branching

10 Integrated Learning system (ILS) Computer-based system that manages delivery of curriculum Presents learners with a question, records the response, gives instant feedback and automatically selects new questions Provides feedback and detailed records

11 Integrated Learning system (ILS) Results are highly context dependent Level of teacher intervention is critical factor Teachers’ involvement with system is major factor to student gains Where pupils use ILS in isolation from their teacher and from the rest of the curriculum, both learning gains and motivation are likely to be poor.

12 Integrated Learning system (ILS) Examples include: The Academy of Reading Global Integrated Learning System RM Maths Tomorrow’s Promise