We offer a range of online and paper based literacy tests to suit most schools. These tests produce accurate, standardised outputs as statistical data and charts, enabling you to quickly identify required intervention, track progress and measure the effectiveness of your literacy strategies. Our new phonics tests offer an effective method of measuring group progress in preparation for the Year 1 phonics screening check.
What are the features of this literacy assessment system?
With this system you can :
- test groups as many times as you like.
- closely monitor progress.
- easily share access to test data with colleagues.
- set standardised group literacy tests.
- assess pupils’ literacy ability and automate marking of tests.
- evaluate the effectiveness of your literacy strategies.
- create groups of pupils and analyse comparative literacy data.
- identify pupils requiring additional literacy support.
- print literacy assessments for paper based completion.
- view results as charts to see trends and patterns over time.
Click here to read more about our system
Click here to view sample results
What literacy tests are available ?
Current available tests are :
- Reading comprehension 6-9
- Reading comprehension 6-14
- Listen and spell 6-9
- Listen and spell 6-14
- Phonics – consonant blends
- Phonics – consonants and vowels
- Phonics – high frequency words
- Phonics – non words
- National Phonics Check – replica
Click here to see a video overview of example assessments.
We plan to implement more tests over the 2012-13 academic year and these will be included in current pricing structure. Our most recent phonics tests are to help schools prepare for the Year 1 National Phonics Check.
Why literacy assessment ?
“Good assessment should track performance in all four strands of language: speaking, listening, reading and writing, and identify strengths and weaknesses in children’s knowledge, skills and understanding, especially those related to mastering word recognition skills” Rose Report, March 2006.
“Effective interventions are focused on the right children through careful assessment, regular updating and tracking of progress.” Rose Report, March 2006.
“It is worth underlining, however, the importance of the effective use of assessment so that any gaps in achievement can be spotted early and the progress of these children tracked to ensure they receive appropriate and sustained support.” Rose Report, March 2006.
“It’s crucial that all schools realise that this is just a check, not a test, in order to identify where the children are in their learning and what needs to be done. We assess our pupils’ understanding every six weeks, taking into account our phonics programme and teacher assessment. If children’s abilities are regularly assessed and tracked, assessment outcomes become more predictable, because we can intervene straight away and support the child to next level of learning, keeping them on a good trajectory. As a result, the screening check confirmed our own regular assessment outcomes.” St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Rochdale (Good practice as identified by the DFE)
This literacy assessment system provides online tests to measure and track a pupil’s literacy progress. There are three types of literacy assessments available – phonics, spelling and reading, all of which are based upon standardised data. With the current focus on literacy this system provides an effective tool to evaluate the measures schools put in place to improve literacy standards.
Testimonials
Here is a selection of feedback we have received from teaching professionals :
“Firstly let me say how impressed we have been with your service. We are trialling it in my base until the summer and, as it correlates so well with other paper tests, I hope to roll it out to the other three bases in 2012/13.The tests are reliable and the presentation of results is excellent.”
Diane, Literacy Co-ordinator, Locksley School
“Just got busy with other things and decided to wait for an opportunity to use the assessments. We tried them yesterday and are very impressed! Just what we are looking for.”
Hugh, Head of Juniors, Al Rabeeh School
“We have now inputted our pupil details and staff are really impressed with it – especially as it will cut our paper workload – so thank you!!! The age difference column is really helpful. We are extremely pleased with the system and the service you provide – thank you.”
Louise, Literacy Co-ordinator, Periswell Primary School
“We love it! Was perfect for what we needed it for- I have forwarded all the details on to my Line manager”
Victoria, Literacy Champion, Milton Keynes Academy