Dr Helen Cramman, CEM Schools Liaison CEM Conference, 30 May 2012 InCAS

Overview of the session The InCAS assessment software Practical information for running the assessment Feedback –Example Feedback –An exercise in interpreting feedback

The InCAS assessment software

InCAS For children aged 5 to 11 Adaptive Modular Pupils operate their own computer Can be sat by a whole class at once Assessment once a year Assessment at any time of the year Results are diagnostic

InCAS Reading –Word Recognition, Decoding, Comprehension General Maths –Number 1, Number 2, MSS, Data Developed Ability –Picture Vocabulary, Non-verbal Ability Spelling Mental Arithmetic Attitudes

AfE: InCAS Reading –Word Recognition – Select the target word from a choice of five high or medium frequency words on the screen. –Word Decoding - Select the target word from a choice of five nonsense or unfamiliar words on the screen. –Comprehension – The pupil reads through a passage and, when given a choice of three words, must select the word that fits into the sentence most appropriately.

AfE: InCAS General Maths –Number 1 – counting, informal arithmetic, partitioning and place value, fractions or decimals. –Number 2 – sorting, patterns, formal arithmetic, problem solving and algebra. –Measures, Shape and Space –Data

AfE: InCAS Developed Ability –Picture Vocabulary – The pupil hears a word and selects the picture that best represents that word from a choice of five pictures on the screen. –Non-verbal ability – A pattern appears on the left hand side of the screen and the pupil must then find the corresponding pattern within a larger pattern on the right hand side of the screen. The pattern may have been translated in position but will not have been rotated or reflected.

Progression through sub tests Mental Arithmetic oAddition (all pupils) oSubtraction (If addition age > 5) oMultiplication (If subtraction age > 7) oDivision (If multiplication age > 8) Reading o Comprehension (If Word Decoding and Word Recognition ages < 4 years)

InCAS - CD

Practical information for running the assessments

Session timings Reading( minutes) General Maths( minutes) Developed Ability( minutes) Spelling(15 – 20 minutes) Mental Arithmetic(15 – 20 minutes) Attitudes(5 – 10 minutes)

Before beginning Checklist –1 computer per pupil with software installed –1 set of headphones per pupil with both earpieces functioning correctly –Password list –Remove or cover displays which could help the pupils with the assessments (e.g. number lines) –No pencil and paper to be used for the assessments

Progression through sub tests Mental Arithmetic oAddition (all pupils) oSubtraction (If addition age > 5) oMultiplication (If subtraction age > 7) oDivision (If multiplication age > 8) Reading o Comprehension (If Word Decoding and Word Recognition ages < )

Hints and Tips Make sure the pupils are comfortable Remove any aids from the walls e.g. number lines Make sure headphones are fully functioning No pencil and paper Have a break between assessments Check pupil details on the log in screen

Hints and Tips Give an introduction beforehand –It should be explained to the pupils taking part that there is nothing to worry about –The pupils usually find the assessment is fun –Show examples of questions If at any time they become confused, they should feel able to ask you for guidance (as long as this takes the form of explaining the procedure rather than providing clues to help them answer the question).

Hints and Tips If the Admin account is logged in the pupils cannot log in If the pupils are logged in the Admin account cannot be accessed If the Admin account is logged in another Admin account cannot log in at the same time

Feedback

InCAS Feedback Age equivalent scores Age differences Age comparison charts Scores charts Longitudinal charts Standardised Scores SATS Predictors Pupil Progress Charts

InCAS Feedback

InCAS Scores tables

InCAS Difference tables

InCAS Scores Tables (Pupil level)

InCAS Scores Charts

InCAS Attitudes Charts

Tracking Progress (Longitude Charts) Plotting InCAS scores over time provides a valuable picture of pupil progress Some patterns clearly indicate future progress

“Expected Progress”

“Coasting”

“Consistently Exceeding Expectations”

“Consistently Below Expectations”

Age Comparison Charts

InCAS Standardised Scores Mean = 100, sd = 15

What do the scores mean? Less than 70 Well below average 70 – 85 Below average 85 – 115 Average 115 – 130 Above average More than130 Well above average

InCAS SATS Predictors

Pupil Progress Chart

An exercise in interpreting feedback

Thank You For Your Time! Dr Helen Cramman Schools Liaison Specialist CEM, Durham University