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Latest posts
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The Return of Progress
This year sees the return of Key Stage 1-2 primary progress measures after a two year hiatus so it’s worth reflecting on how they are calculated and how the results are used. Primary school progress measures have been around in various guises for years. Back in the days of RAISEonline, there were two measures of Read article…
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Absolute vs relative assessment data
Teacher assessment data tends to fall into one of two camps: absolute and relative. James Pembroke considers the issues which arise when attempts are made to combine the two types of data, and suggests an approach which schools might take. Read article…
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Percentage gaps and pupil equivalence
If you are trying to make sense of your IDSR or any other source of data where percentages of pupils are compared to national figures, it is well worth converting gaps into the equivalent number of pupils. Read article…
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The Data Wave returns?
Between the 2000s and the early 2020s a data wave washed over education, peaking in the mid-2010s. The data wave has been receding. Are there signs that it may be about to return? Read article…
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Insight Roadshow Gloucestershire
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Databusting Croydon
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Databusting Surrey with The Educakers
This one-day workshop will focus on making assessment and data work in practice, without adding to workload. Aimed at primary school senior leaders, the day focuses on practical, realistic approaches to assessment and data that support teachers, strengthen provision and inform improvement.