Best selling maths assessment now onlineAt BETT 2006, nferNelson will launch Progress in Maths 6 - 14 Digital, an online version of its standardised test series for 6 to 14 year olds. Covering the most up-to-date National Curricula content for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, the test is designed to assess a pupil’s attainment and understanding of mathematics. Used year on year, it enables teachers to identify any areas of difficulty a child might be experiencing, set targets and monitor progress at individual, class or school level. Progress in Maths 6 - 14 Digital runs on Testwise, nferNelson’s powerful online assessment portal. Teachers simply have to schedule the test and provide pupils with Internet access in order to sit the assessment. Questions cover all aspects of the four Curricula. Pupils respond in a variety of ways – including selecting from multiple-choice options, dragging-and-dropping shapes, and manipulating onscreen graphics. Results are instantly marked, analysed and delivered directly to the teacher’s desktop. Reports provide raw / standardised age score, a current National Curriculum level and indicative National Test levels for each pupil. As such, they provide a clear, objective standpoint from which to discuss future achievement with teaching staff, parents and pupils themselves. Andrew Thraves, Publishing Director at Granada Learning, said: “The future of testing is most definitely online. All over the country, schools have started to embrace online testing as a key tool in assessing pupil achievements. These schools have been spurred on by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), which has announced that all assessments for school children will be available online by 2009.” “The current national maths targets are for 85% of all 11 year olds to achieve at least level 4 in the National Curriculum tests and 35% to achieve 5+. These are challenging targets and teachers use our Progress in Maths tests to monitor pupils’ progress, measure value added and set targets. Progress in Maths 6 - 14 Digital is designed to provide teachers and students with faster results, a motivating test experience and greater flexibility in administering tests.” “Teachers welcome the fact that marking and analysis of reports is instant, saving them valuable time and enabling them to concentrate on teaching. Importantly, pupils enjoy taking assessments online as they feel fun, are more engaging and appear less formal,” Thraves continues. The key features of Progress in Maths 6 - 14 Digital are: • Provides full continuity of data for schools moving from paper to digital assessments • Is completely up-to-date with national standardisation in 2004 • Offers great practice for National Tests, as well as indication of future performance • It removes the burden of test administration as all practice, instructions and timings are computer administered • Offers instant scoring that gives teachers results at the touch of a button. Teachers can therefore take prompt action should an individual child’s teaching programme require change. Fast feedback is also motivating for pupils • Diagnostic information is available to view online and can be downloaded into the school or LEA management information system as a pdf or csv file • Was developed by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) - highly-regarded experts in assessments Progress in Maths 6 - 14 Digital costs £225 per level per annum for a whole school licence. For teachers wanting to find out more, please contact nferNelson on telephone 0845 602 1937 or email information@nfer-nelson.co.uk . - ends - About nferNelson Part of the Granada Learning Group, nferNelson is the UK’s leading independent provider of tests, assessments and assessment services for education. nferNelson publishes assessments for the 0-19 age group, with the majority of assessments aimed at 5-14 year-olds. URL: http://www.nfer-nelson.co.uk For further information, please contact: Danielle Morgan PR Manager, Granada Learning Tel: 020 8996 3632 Email: danielle.morgan@granadamedia.com
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