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Complete Digital Solution Support Document

Secondary Package England

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Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 5

Assessments used in CDS .................................................................................................... 5

What the school receives ...................................................................................................... 6

Key Contacts ........................................................................................................................ 7

Example of Assessment timeline .......................................................................................... 7

Cognitive Abilities Test: Fourth Edition (CAT4) .................................................................. 8

When an Assessment can be taken ............................................................................... 8

Test levels to use for each assessment ......................................................................... 8

Length of Assessment times .......................................................................................... 8

Setting up pupil tests ...................................................................................................... 9

Reports ........................................................................................................................ 10

Useful links .................................................................................................................. 11

Progress Test in English (PTE)........................................................................................ 12

When an Assessment can be taken ............................................................................. 12

Test levels to use for each assessment ....................................................................... 12

Length of Assessment times ........................................................................................ 12

Setting up pupil tests .................................................................................................... 13

Reports ........................................................................................................................ 14

Useful links .................................................................................................................. 15

Progress Test in Maths (PTM) ......................................................................................... 16





Reports ........................................................................................................................ 18

Useful links .................................................................................................................. 19

Progress Test in Science (PTS)....................................................................................... 20





Reports ........................................................................................................................ 22

Useful links .................................................................................................................. 23

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New Group Reading Test (NGRT) ................................................................................... 24





Reports ........................................................................................................................ 26

Useful links .................................................................................................................. 26

Single Word Spelling Test (SWST) .................................................................................. 27





Reports ........................................................................................................................ 29

Useful links .................................................................................................................. 29

Pupil Attitudes to Self and School (PASS) ....................................................................... 30

When a Survey can be taken ....................................................................................... 30

Test levels to use for each Survey ............................................................................... 30

Length of Survey times ................................................................................................ 30

Setting up pupil surveys ............................................................................................... 31

Reports ........................................................................................................................ 32

Useful links .................................................................................................................. 32

Kirkland Rowell Surveys (KRS) ....................................................................................... 33

When an Survey can be taken ..................................................................................... 33

Test levels to use for each Survey ............................................................................... 33

Length of Survey times ................................................................................................ 33

Setting up surveys ....................................................................................................... 34

Reports ........................................................................................................................ 34

Useful links .................................................................................................................. 34

Dyscalculia Screener ....................................................................................................... 35





Reports ........................................................................................................................ 37

Useful links .................................................................................................................. 37

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Dyslexia Screener ........................................................................................................... 38





Reports ........................................................................................................................ 40

Useful links .................................................................................................................. 40

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Assessment Planning

Introduction This document has been designed to outline all assessments which is included in the Complete Digital Solution (CDS). Within each assessment, the sections outline which levels (age appropriate) are available – autumn and summer terms, the length of each assessment, how to upload pupils onto the assessment platform and which reports are available for each assessment. Please note: within each assessment, there are sections which are repeated, or vary slightly. This will then allow teachers who have ownership of certain assessments to go directly to the section/assessment which they need, and allows the option to only print the specific section out. For a quick summary, step-by-step of the CDS rollout, go to the last page of this document. All assessments, except KR Surveys, are taken online via www.testingforschools.com – Testwise.

Assessments used in CDS Figure 1. is a diagram which illustrates how the combination of selected assessments, can support schools implementing a whole pupil approach.

Figure 1. Whole pupil approach

http://www.testingforschools.com/

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The following assessments have been combined within a package to provide teachers with a whole pupil approach – in the form of the Complete Digital Solution (CDS).

Potential - To indicate a learner’s potential performance • Cognitive Abilities Test: Fourth Edition (CAT4) assessment highlights how the

pupil thinks, the pupils’ strengths, weaknesses and learning preferences.

Attainment – To show where the learner is now and what can be done to support the

highest possible achievement • Progress Test Series (PT Series) assessments are used for year-on-year support

for teachers when identifying current levels of attainment and tracking progress in core subjects of English (PTE), Maths (PTM) and Science (PTS).

• New Group Reading Test (NGRT) assessment allows teachers to screen and monitor the reading ability of pupils individually and at a group level. As well as being able to show where the pupil is currently at, NGRT can also be used to identify barriers to learning.

• Single Word Spelling Test (SWST) assessment highlights teaching strategies and follow-up activities for improving spelling. As well as being able to show where the pupil is currently at, SWST can also be used to identify barriers to learning.

Barriers to learning – To identify barriers that prevent a learner from achieving their

greatest possible potential • Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Screeners identify early signs of Dyslexia and

Dyscalculia and highlight areas which need further support. • Pupil Attitudes to Self and School (PASS) provides an insight to the pupils’

emotions and learning barriers which could be affecting their learning. • Kirkland Rowell Surveys (KRS) provides an overview of a school’s strengths and

weaknesses which is based on the views of pupils, parents and staff.

What the school receives The school will receive a number of emails to before starting the use of the CDS package.

A Welcome email which will contain the school’s login details (Customer ID) onto Testwise, www.testingforschools.com.

A link to set the password for the Testwise account, sent from [email protected].

A link to quick (5 minute) support videos for each assessment on administration, data provided and interpretation of analysis

A welcome email from your Key Account Executive.


mailto:[email protected]


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Key Contacts Organisation Role Contact

Technical Support - GL Assessment

Can contact the Technical Support team for assistance with any technical issues using Testwise.

[email protected]

Account Management - GL Assessment

First point of contact with regards to support for the CDS package

[email protected]

Example of Assessment timeline Figure 2. is an example of an assessment timeline using all the CDS assessments. This is a guideline and can be moved around depending on your school time table. The only Assessment which cannot be moved is:

Baseline – needs to be taken in the 1st 6 weeks of Reception year.

Figure 2. Sample Assessment Timeline





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Cognitive Abilities Test: Fourth Edition (CAT4)

When an Assessment can be taken CAT4 helps to identify a pupil’s potential performance. CAT4 can be used as soon as a pupil has entered the school for the first time. Most schools use CAT4 in the first term of a new academic year for new comers e.g. Year 4. Please note – if you have a new comer in Year 5, CAT4 level B can be used to help identify a pupil’s potential performance.

Test levels to use for each assessment Each assessment level contains content for the relevant Year group. If a different level is given to the pupil, results will not be accurate and will not provide with the full analysis compared to the level designed for the relevant Year Group.

CAT4 Level

Age range covered by CAT4 norms

Year Group

Age of Year Group

Key Stage

D 10:06 – 12:11 Year 7 11 – 12 KS3

E 11:06 – 13:11 Year 8 12 – 13 KS3

F 12:06 – 15:11 Year 9 Year 10

13 – 14 14 – 15

KS3 KS4

G 14:06 – 17:00+ Year 11 Year 12

15 – 16 16 – 17

KS4 KS4

Length of Assessment times To be able to plan for the assessments in line with the school time table, provided below is all the timing for the assessments which are included in the Complete Digital Solution. Once an assessment section has been started, it needs to be completed; some assessments will need to be scheduled over many classes and can also be scheduled on different days.

CAT4 Digital Test Time* Approximate time needed for instructions

Approximate length of test session

Part 1

Figure Classification 10 minutes 5 minutes 30 minutes + settling time Figure Matrices 10 minutes 5 minutes

Part 2

Verbal Classifications 8 minutes 5 minutes 41 minutes + settling time

Verbal Analogies 8 minutes 5 minutes

Number Analogies 10 minutes 5 minutes

Part 3

Number Series 8 minutes 5 minutes 41 minutes + settling time

Figure Analysis 9 minutes 5 minutes

Figure Recognition 9 minutes 5 minutes *A timer appears on screen and counts down from the time allocated to each test. This cannot be over ridden as the tests in CAT4 are strictly timed. If a student does not reach the end of the test in the given time, the test will time-out and the student will be moved to the next session or will exit the test.

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Setting up pupil tests

Pupil data template

Upload required pupil data and ensure tests are allocated

You will be required to upload a CSV pupil data file to register the relevant pupils for testing and reporting purposes.

The template fields needed for the pupil data file can be exported from your school management system (MIS).

A CSV pupil data file needs to be created for each register.

Columns A – G & N are mandatory fields.

Columns I – M are non-mandatory fields but this section is vital for detailed analysis within the reports.

Please click on the following link for Testwise Help Videos.

Test preparation

Each student will need a computer, a set of headphones and a mouse. All equipment needs to be in good working condition. Each student should also be given a pencil and a sheet of rough paper to do any working out on. This should be handed back to the teacher at the end of the test and thrown away. Before the testing session - It is strongly advised that you go to the Testwise website: www.testingforschools.com and click on Setup Check. This will confirm that your system is compatible with GL Assessment digital tests and will ensure the smooth running of the test session. This is particularly important if your school has not used digital tests from GL Assessment in the past.

Carry out the Setup Check to ensure the smooth running of the test session.

Allow enough time for the testing session or sessions, including settling time for the students. Decide which tests your students are completing during the session.

Provide a computer, a set of headphones and a mouse, in good working condition for each student. Calculators are NOT allowed.

Familiarise yourself with these administration instructions.

Testwise Administration

General arrangements for testing

Be sure the testing room is comfortable.

Place a ‘Testing – Do Not Disturb’ sign on the door.

Try to forestall any interruption of the testing session by visitors or announcements.

You may want to set up the computers in advance if your students are young, in which case it is advisable that a single password is used or the password requirement is ignored.

http://www.testingforschools.com/help/csv-template.csv

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/online-testing/testwise-help-videos


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The test environment - The test must be administered in a formal test environment with students made aware that they are taking a test and that the usual expectations of behaviour and constraints of a test session will be in place. It is important that the teacher or invigilator is active in ensuring that students are working their way through the test with intent and that there is no talking or opportunity to copy from another’s work.

Reports The different types of reports available for CAT4 are stated below – not all reports are designed for teachers; some of the reports are designed for senior leaders through to parents. Group report for teachers (GRT)

A group level analysis of a selected group or cohort of pupils helping to communicate results.

This may allow those with similar or contrasting profiles to be taught together with mutual benefits.

Individual student report for teachers (ISRT)

Provides teachers with an analysis of an individual pupil’s results, along with a focus on how they can be helped to achieve their potential.

The narrative includes implications for teaching and learning which offer brief insights into how different levels of ability combined with learning preferences may affect a pupil’s learning.

Individual report for students (IRS)

Provides pupils with an explanation of their CAT4 results and where their strengths and weaknesses lie.

It is important for all pupils to understand that the information gained from CAT4 testing can form the basis of plans for their future development, which they themselves can take some control over.

Individual report for parents (IRP)

Provides parents with an overview of CAT4, an explanation of their child’s results and where their strengths and weaknesses lie.

Developed to support the routine reporting to parents, the narrative text helps them understand their child’s profile of results and actions they can take to further their learning.

Summary report for senior leaders (SRSL)

Provides a high level analysis of a selected cohort or group’s performance against the national average.

The report is designed for use by Head Teachers, senior leadership teams and governing bodies. The introduction will be useful in giving a quick overview and an example of the test material in CAT4.

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Summary presentation for senior leaders (SPSL)

This presentation is available in PowerPoint® forma0t. Similar to the Summary report for senior leaders, the presentation shows data from a selected group or cohort and compares this to the national average.

It is ideal for sharing key findings and saves time in disseminating information from the Summary report.

CSV file

Results in an excel format to import into your school management system. Combination report*

CAT4 results can be combined with Progress Test in English (PTE), Progress Test in Maths (PTM) and / or New Group Reading Test (NGRT).

Schools that use both our ability and attainment assessments can have access to a free report that compares their attainment data to the ability data from the Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4).

The ability test plays a vital role when trying to identify underachievers, or those not fulfilling their potential, and when combined with attainment data and professional teacher judgement, it provides a well-rounded picture of each individual pupil.

*Combination report with PTE and PTM is available to be generated from the end of October

Useful links

How to use Testwise Testwise Presentation

Testwise quick guide Testwise Quick Guide

Testwise help videos Testwise Help Videos

Overview CAT4 Overview

CAT4 CAT4 General Information CAT4 General Information

CAT4 Teacher Guide CAT4 Teacher Guide

CAT4 Report Sample CAT4 Sample Report

CAT4 Technical Information CAT4 Technical Information

http://www.slideshare.net/GLEducationGroup/short-guide-testwise

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/online-testing/testwise-quick-guide


http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/cat4-cognitive-abilities-test-fourth-edition

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/cat4-digital

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/sites/gl/files/images/Files/Testwise/CAT4-guidance.pdf

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/cat4-cognitive-abilities-test-fourth-edition/cat4-reports-guide

http://www.cat4support.com/technical-info

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Progress Test in English (PTE)

When an Assessment can be taken Progress Test in English (PTE) is used for year-on-year support for teachers to identify the current level of attainment. There are autumn and spring level tests. The Progress Tests do not need to be taken twice a year. Most Schools will also use the summer level tests for year-on-year testing. However, schools are advised to use the transition test, level 11T in the first half term to identify where the pupil’s current level of attainment from Primary school to Secondary school. Most Schools will also use the summer level tests for year-on-year testing. Please note – 11T must be only used between September and end-October in Year 7. Also – if a school has a new joiner to the school in Year 8, the Autumn Level 12 needs to be used to identify a pupil’s current level of attainment.


PTE Level Autumn term

PTE Level Summer term

Year Group Age of Year Group

Key Stage

Level 11T Level 12 Year 7 11 – 12 KS3

Level 12 Level 13 Year 8 12 – 13 KS3


Level 14 Year 10 14 – 15 KS4

Length of Assessment times To be able to plan for the assessments with the school time table, provided below is all the timing for the assessments which are included in the Complete Digital Solution. Once an assessment section has been started, it needs to be completed; some assessments will need to be scheduled over many classes and can also be scheduled on different days.

PTE Digital Approximate Test Time

Approximate time needed for instructions, examples and practice items


Part 1

English Skills (spelling, grammar and punctuation)

20-25 minutes 5 minutes 30 minutes + settling time

Part 2

Reading Comprehension

40-50 minutes 5 minutes 55 minutes + settling time

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Pupil data template








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Reports Type of reports available for PTE is stated below. Group report for teachers (GRT)

Provides a group level analysis of a selected cohort of pupils. It is intended for use by any practitioner, class teacher, and Head of Year or SENCO.

The report will include: o Scores for the group - highlighting pupil names and key scores, such as

Standard Age Score (SAS), national percentile rank, their English level and more.

o Levels - For England and Wales reports will show NC levels. For Scotland, levelling information relates to the CfE. For Northern Ireland, levels of progression are reported with a single level reported.

o Stanines - for PTE these offer a stanine for Reading Comprehension and English Skills, allowing for a meaningful comparison to be made

o Analysis for the group - this makes comparison with the national sample, can be analysis of group scores, by gender, ethnicity, SEN, EAL or any two custom fields.

o Analysis by Curriculum Content Category o Analysis of scores by question o Progress Profile - where pupils have taken a test in the previous year.

Individual Student report for teachers (ISRT)

Provides an in-depth analysis of an individual pupil's results, along with any implications this may have on teaching and learning.

The report includes: o Individual score - this includes a breakdown of scores for each pupils

including their Standard Age Score(SAS), stanine, group rank and levels as shown in the Group report for teachers

o Profile summary - For PTE this includes a scatter gram and allocates the pupil to one of three profiles: reading comprehension bias, balanced profile or English Skill profile. This relates to the separate stanines for reading comprehension and English skills

o Analysis by Curriculum content category o Implications for teaching and learning - based on the pupil's scores,

narrative outlines how the pupil can be best supported to ensure they make the best progress possible.

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Provides an overview of the test to ensure parents are aware of what the test contains and why their child has taken it. It also gives a snapshot of where their child's strengths and weaknesses lie, this is designed to aid communication with parents and can be used to reinforce learning activities at home.

The report includes: o Scores - scores may be included in full, as a bar chart, or omitted where

required. o Analysis of Curriculum Content category o Description of scores - a short narrative around the results, as well as

suggestions as to how learning could be helped from home o Description of progress - where a test has been administered a previous

year, a description of progress will be included. This will categorise the progress made as above average, average or below average, and give a short description. This moves seamlessly into the narrative which helps parents understand their child's performance.

CSV file

Results in an excel format to import into your school management system.

Useful links




Overview Progress Test Series Overview

PTE PTE General Information PTE General Information

PTE Teacher Guide PTE Teacher Guide

PTE Report Sample PTE Sample Report

PTE Technical Information PTE Technical Information

PTE Links to National Curricula

PTE Links to National Curricula




http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/progress-test-series

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/progress-test-english

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/sites/gl/files/images/PTE%20Digital%20administration%20instructions.pdf

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/progress-test-english/reporting

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/sites/gl/files/images/PTE%20Technical%20Information_Revised.pdf

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/thanks-purchasing-progress-test-english

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Progress Test in Maths (PTM)* *Progress Test in Maths levels 12 – 14 will be published in March 2016. Until this date, the old test series,

Progress in Maths will be available. Please note – Old test series does not contain the new curriculum.

When an Assessment can be taken Progress Test in Maths is used for year-on-year support for teachers to identify current level of attainment. There are autumn and spring level tests. The progress tests do not need to be taken twice a year. Most Schools will also use the summer level tests for year-on-year testing. However, schools are advised to use the transition test, level 11T in the first half term to identify where the pupil’s current level of attainment from Primary school to Secondary school. Most Schools will also use the summer level tests for year-on-year testing. Please note – 11T must be only used between September and end-October in Year 7. Also – if a school has a new joiner to the school in Year 8, the Autumn Level 12 needs to be used to identify a pupil’s current level of attainment.


PTM Level Autumn term

PTM Level Summer term


Key Stage

Level 11T Level 12 Year 7 11 – 12 KS3



Level 14 Year 10 14 – 15 KS4 *Progress Test in Maths will be released in March 2016

Length of Assessment times To be able to plan for the assessments with the school time table, provided below is all the timing for the assessments which are included in the Complete Digital Solution. Once an assessment section has been started, it needs to be completed; some assessments will need to be scheduled over many classes and can also be scheduled onto different days.

PTM Digital Approximate Test Time



Part 1

Mental Maths* 15 minutes 5 minutes 20 minutes + settling time

Part 2

Applying & Understanding Maths**

40-60 minutes

5 minutes 65 minutes + settling time

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Pupil data template








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Reports Type of reports available for PTM is stated below. Group report for teachers (GRT)

Provides a group level analysis of a selected cohort of pupils. It is intended for use by any practitioner, class teacher, and head of year or SENCO.


Standard Age Score, national percentile rank, their maths level and more. o Levels - For England and Wales reports will show NC levels. For Scotland,

levelling information relates to the CfE. For Northern Ireland, levels of progression are reported with a single level reported.

o Stanines o Analysis for the group - this makes comparison with the national sample,

can be analysis of group scores, by gender, ethnicity, SEN, EAL or any two custom fields.





including their Standard Age Score, stanine, group rank and levels as shown in the Group report for teachers

o Profile summary - An overall maths stanine is reported o Analysis by Curriculum content category o Implications for teaching and learning - based on the pupil's scores,


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required. o Analysis of Curriculum Content category o Description of scores - a short narrative around the results, as well as

suggestions as to how learning could be helped from home o Description of progress - where a test has been administered in a previous

year, a description of progress will be included. This will categorise the progress made as above average, average or below average, and give a short description. This moves seamlessly into the narrative which helps parents understand their child's performance.

CSV file


Useful links





PTM PTM General Information PTM General Information

PTM Teacher Guide PTM Teacher Guide

PTM Report Sample PTM Sample Report

PTM Technical Information PTM Technical Information

PTM Links to National Curricula

PTM Links to National Curricula





http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/progress-test-maths

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/sites/gl/files/images/PTM%20Digital%20Administration%20Instructions.pdf

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/progress-test-maths/reporting

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/sites/gl/files/images/PTM%20Technical%20Information_incl%2011T_FINAL.pdf

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/thanks-purchasing-progress-test-maths

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Progress Test in Science (PTS)

When an Assessment can be taken Most Schools will also use the summer level tests for year-on-year testing. However, schools are advised to use the transition test, level 11T in the first half term to identify where the pupil’s current level of attainment from Primary school to Secondary school. Please note – 11T must be only used between September and end-October in Year 7. Also – if a school has a new joiner to the school in Year 8, the Autumn Level 12 needs to be used to identify a pupil’s current level of attainment. PTS level 13 is to be administrated if the school is teaching a 2 year model and PTS level 14 is to be administrated if the school is teaching a 3 year model.


PTS Level Autumn term

PTS Level Summer term


Key Stage

Level 11T N/A Year 7 11 – 12 KS3

N/A Level 13* Year 8 12 – 13 KS3

N/A Level 14** Year 9 13 – 14 KS3

N/A Year 10 14 – 15 KS4 *Use level 13 if the school is teaching a 2 year model **Use level 14 if the school is teaching a 3 year model – level 13 can be used in Year 8 but remember there will be gaps depending on the syllabus which has been taught up to end of Year 8

Length of Assessment times To be able to plan for the assessments with the school time table, provided below is all the timing for the assessments which are provided in the Complete Digital Solution. Once an assessment section has been started, it needs to be completed; some assessments will need to be scheduled over many classes and can also be scheduled onto different days.

PTS Digital Approximate Test Time



Progress Test in Science

40-60 minutes


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Pupil data template








Test preparation















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Reports Type of reports available for PTS is stated below. Group report for teachers (GRT)



Standard Age Score, national percentile rank, their maths level and more. o GCSE indicator – indicates future attainment based in national tests and

examinations. o Stanines – a breakdown of curriculum stanines for Biology, Chemistry and

Physics are also provided o Analysis for the group - this makes comparison with the national sample,

can be analysis of group scores, by gender, ethnicity, SEN, EAL or any two custom fields.






o Analysis by Curriculum content category o Implications for teaching and learning - based on the pupil's scores,


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required. o Analysis of Subjects o Description of scores - a short narrative around the results, as well as

suggestions as to how learning could be helped from home CSV file


Useful links





PTS PTS General Information PTS General Information

PTS Teacher Guide PTS Teacher Guide

PTS Report Sample PTS Sample Report

PTS Technical Information PTS Technical Information





http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/progress-test-science

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/sites/gl/files/images/PTS%20Digital%20Administration%20Instructions.pdf

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/progress-test-science/reporting

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/sites/gl/files/images/PTS%20Technical%20Information_incl%2011T_FINAL.pdf

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New Group Reading Test (NGRT)

When an Assessment can be taken New Group Reading Testing is used to help teachers to screen and monitor the reading abilities of pupils individually and at a group level. NGRT can always be used to identify barriers to learning. There are two forms of NGRT, A and B to be able to test twice a year, Autumn and Spring term to produce progress scores for reading abilities. Please note – NGRT is also ideal for assessing EAL pupils and tracking the progress with interventions.

Test levels to use for each assessment

NGRT Digital Form


A Year 2 - 11 6 – 16

B Year 2 - 11 6 – 16


NGRT Digital Approximate Test Time



Part 1**

Sentence completion 10 minutes 5 minutes 15 minutes + settling time

Part 2**

Passage comprehension*

25 minutes 5 minutes 30 minutes + settling time

*Pupils with low sentence completion scores will complete Phonics section ** New Group Reading Test Digital must be completed in a single test session.

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Pupil data template








Test preparation















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Reports Group Report for Teachers (GRT)


The group report includes: o Listing of results for all pupils o Comparison of Group and National Scores o Group Demographic Comparison o Individual Pupil Report o School Reports Data and LA Results Data for easy importing into your

school's Management Information System. Individual Student report for teachers (ISRT)




o Analysis of Responses for Sentence Completion and Passage Comprehension

o Implications for teaching and learning - based on the pupil's scores, narrative outlines how the pupil can be best supported to ensure they make the best progress possible.

CSV file


Useful links




Overview NGRT Overview

NGRT NGRT General Information NGRT General Information

NGRT Teacher Guide NGRT Teacher Guide

NGRT Report Sample NGRT Sample Report




http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/new-group-reading-test-digital

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/new-group-reading-test-digital

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/sites/gl/files/images/NGRT-Digital-Guidance-3rd-Edition.pdf

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/sample-reports/875

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Single Word Spelling Test (SWST)

When an Assessment can be taken Single Word Spelling Test is used highlight teaching strategies and follow-up activities for improving spelling. SWST is often used as an end of year test and if it is used year on year can offer important evidence of pupil progress and value-added. SWST Digital is particularly suitable for use during the second half of the academic year but can also be used in the autumn term, using the autumn test level.


SWST Autumn Level

SWST Summer Level

Age range covered

Year Group

Age of Year Group

Key Stage

11 12 10:04 – 12:02 Year 7 11 – 12 KS3

12 13 11:04 – 13:02 Year 8 12 – 13 KS3

13 14 12:04 – 14:02 Year 9 13 – 14 KS3

14 13:04 – 15:02+ Year 10 14 – 15 KS4


SWST Digital Approximate Test Time



Single Word Spelling Test

30-40 minutes


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Pupil data template








Test preparation















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Reports Group Report for Teachers (GRT)


The group report includes: o Listing of results for all pupils o Comparison of Group and National Scores o Question by Question Analysis o Group Demographic Comparison o Year-on-Year Achievement Report o Analysis by Spelling Level and Spelling Age

CSV file


Useful links




Overview SWST Overview

SWST SWST General Information SWST General Information

SWST Teacher Guide SWST Teacher Guide

SWST Report Sample SWST Sample Report




http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/single-word-spelling-test

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/single-word-spelling-test-digital

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/sites/gl/files/images/Files/Testwise/SWST-guidance.pdf

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/single-word-spelling-test/single-word-spelling-test-sample-reports

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Pupil Attitudes to Self and School (PASS)

When a Survey can be taken Pupil Attitudes to Self and School is an attitudinal survey that provides a psychometric measurement of a pupil’s attitudes towards themselves as learners and their attitudes towards school. In particular, it helps schools and professionals to inform teaching strategies and intervention programmes to help raise standards of attainment and pupil well-being, tackle challenging behaviour and provide a key requirement of the new inspection framework When a year group is administrated with PASS for the first time, the survey should be administrated 6 – 8 weeks after the first week of the new academy year. Then a second survey should be administrated 6 – 8 weeks before the end of the school year. These are best practice for administrating the surveys to get a non-bias response from the pupils. Year Groups which have taken the PASS survey the previous year only needs to administrate the survey once per year.

Test levels to use for each Survey

PASS Level Year Group Age of Year Group

Key Stage

PASS 3 Year 7 11 – 12 KS3



PASS 3 Year 10 14 – 15 KS4

PASS 3 Year 11 15 – 16 KS4

PASS 4 Year 12 16 – 17 KS5

PASS 4 Year 13 17 – 18 KS5

Length of Survey times To be able to plan for the assessments with the school time table, provided below is all the timing for the assessments which are provided in the Complete Digital Solution. Once an assessment section has been started, it needs to be completed; some assessments will need to be scheduled over many classes and can also be scheduled onto different days.

PASS Digital Approximate Test Time



PASS survey 20 minutes 5 minutes 25 minutes + settling time

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Setting up pupil surveys

Pupil data template








Test preparation















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Reports

The PASS reports are instantly available to download from your Testwise account in a PDF and Excel format. Please do not run a report before your entire cohort has completed the test as this will close your survey and you cannot get a full cohort analysis.

The PASS PDF report can be broken down into three levels: o Level 1 – Whole school reporting

An evaluation of overall gender, ethnicity, and year groups etc. o Level 2 – Cohort Reporting

The assessment of pupils in the context of each other o Level 3 - Individual Pupil Reporting

A standardised measure of individual pupils' attitudes

Useful links




Overview PASS Overview

PASS PASS General Information PASS General Information

PASS Teacher Guide PASS Teacher Guide

PASS Report Sample PASS Sample Report




http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/pass-pupil-attitudes-self-and-school

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/pass-pupil-attitudes-self-and-school/using-pass-tackle-specific-issues

http://www.testingforschools.com/help/PASS_Admin_Instructions.pdf

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/pass-pupil-attitudes-self-and-school/analysis-and-reports

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Kirkland Rowell Surveys (KRS)

When an Survey can be taken Kirkland Rowell Surveys provide a holistic view of all stakeholders within the school (Parent, Pupil and Staff). The questions run alongside Ofsted criteria, and do differ slightly from Primary Schools and Secondary schools, e.g. primary schools have questions regarding the range of subjects taught and out of school activities, where secondary schools questions regarding the truancy and carer advice. Kirkland Rowell Survey should be taken once a year, possibly in the middle of the year, to receive the report before the end of the governors meeting, or senior leadership meeting. The survey needs to be taken in a 2 week cycle; otherwise the results may not be as accurate. English schools can benefit further from our Stakeholder Surveys: Evaluation, Action and Impact professional development module that helps participants get the most out of their survey results.

Test levels to use for each Survey

KRS Level Year Group Age of Year Group

Key Stage

NA NA NA NA

Length of Survey times To be able to plan for the assessments with the school time table, provided below is all the timing for the assessments which are provided in the Complete Digital Solution. Once an assessment section has been started, it needs to be completed; some assessments will need to be scheduled over many classes and can also be scheduled onto different days.

KRS Digital Approximate Test Time



Parental survey 10-15 minutes


Pupil survey 10-15 minutes


Staff survey 10-15 minutes


http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/professional-development-services/stakeholder-surveys-evaluation-action-and-impact-module

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/professional-development-services/stakeholder-surveys-evaluation-action-and-impact-module

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Setting up surveys Please contact CDS support when you would like to administrate your KRS surveys, as this process is slightly different to the other assessments and surveys within the CDS package.

1. You receive clear instructions on distributing the questionnaires and on how to achieve the maximum response rate

2. Completed questionnaires are then returned, before being passed on to us for collation, analysis and report production

3. The final report, which presents our findings clearly in the form of tables and graphs, is normally delivered to you within 4-6 weeks of receiving completed questionnaires

This takes 48 hours to set up and you will be sent an email which contains the links to the Staff, Pupil and Parent survey. The email will also include an excel spread sheet of all the user names and passwords. As mentioned previously, if your academy feels that you will receive a better response from a paper survey rather than an on-line survey please contact the CDS Support with your interest, and price options will be provided.

Reports The KR reports which are available for Kirkland Rowell are as follows:

Staff survey report o Provides a summary of the results and report, key results, staff priorities,

parent view: Staff summary, standard analysis and time series analysis

Pupil survey report o Provides a summary of the results and report, key results, pupil priorities,

parent view: Pupils summary, standard analysis and year group analysis

Parent survey report o Provides a summary of the results and report, key results, parent priorities,

parent view summary, standard analysis and year group analysis

Combined Executive report o Provides an overall performance, strength and weaknesses, priorities and

unexpected results

Useful links



Overview KRS Overview

KRS KRS General Information KRS General Information

KRS Teacher Guide KRS Teacher Guide

KRS Report Sample KRS Sample Report



http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/kirkland-rowell-surveys

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/kirkland-rowell-surveys/ofsted-parent-view

http://www.testingforschools.com/help/Kirkland%20Rowell%20Surveys_Guidance%20Notes.pdf

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/kirkland-rowell-surveys/survey-reports

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Dyscalculia Screener

When an Assessment can be taken Dyscalculia Screener identifies dyscalculic tendencies in pupils’ aged 6–14+ years and recommends intervention strategies to help them achieve their potential. The 30 minute test is an ideal tool for screening an entire year group, or for screening those pupils showing some signs of difficulty. It can play an important part in helping both specialist and non-specialist teachers distinguish between those individuals who have poor maths attainment and those whose difficulties are associated with dyscalculia.


Dyscalculia Level


Key Stage

NA NA NA NA


Dyscalculia Digital Approximate Test Time



Dyscalculia Screener 30-35 minutes



Pupil data template





Columns A – G & N are mandatory field.

Columns I – M are non-mandatory fields but for details analysis within the reports this section is vital.




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Test preparation

Each student will need a computer, a set of headphones and a mouse. All equipment needs to be in good working order. Each student should also be given a pencil and a sheet of rough paper to do any working out on. This should be handed back to the teacher at the end of the test and thrown away. Before the testing session - It is strongly advised that you go to the Testwise website: www.testingforschools.com and click on Setup Check. This will confirm that your system is compatible with GL Assessment digital tests and will ensure the smooth running of the test session. This is particularly important if your school has not used digital tests from GL Assessment in the past.



Provide a computer, a set of headphones and a mouse, in good working order for each student. Calculators are NOT allowed.










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Reports Dyscalculia Screeners Digital can play an important part in helping teachers identify pupils with dyscalculic tendencies respectively. The following enhanced reports are available for both assessments:

A group report that offers a convenient way of assimilating and storing the results for a group of learners

An enhanced individual report for teachers/practitioners that shows the results of each subset and recommendations for each test taker

A comprehensive parent/carer report plus further guidance and letter templates to help support communication with parents and carers both before and after screening

Useful links




Overview Dyscalculia Overview

Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia General Information

Dyscalculia General Information

Dyscalculia Teacher Guide Dyscalculia Teacher Guide

Dyscalculia Report Sample Dyscalculia Sample Report




http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/dyscalculia-screener

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/dyscalculia-guidance-0

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/sites/gl/files/images/Files/Testwise/Dyscalculia%20Screener%20Parent%20letters%20and%20guidance.pdf

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/sample-reports/836

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Dyslexia Screener

When an Assessment can be taken Dyslexia Screener is an assessment that identifies dyslexic tendencies in pupils’ aged 5–16+ years and recommends intervention strategies to help them achieve their potential. The 35 minute test is an ideal tool for screening an entire year group, or for screening those pupils showing some signs of difficulty. It can play an important part in helping both specialist and non-specialist teachers distinguish between those individuals who are having general difficulties in literacy and those whose difficulties are associated with dyslexia.


Dyslexia Level


Key Stage

NA NA NA NA


Dyslexia Digital* Approximate Test Time



Part 1

Missing Pieces 6 minutes 2 minutes 8 minutes + settling time

Part 2

Word Sounds 6 minutes 2 minutes 8 minutes + settling time

Part 3

Spelling 6 minutes 2 minutes 8 minutes + settling time

Part 4

Visual Search 6 minutes 2 minutes 8 minutes + settling time

Part 5

Reading 6 minutes 2 minutes 8 minutes + settling time

Part 6

Vocabulary 6 minutes 2 minutes 8 minutes + settling time

*All parts can be taken on different days at different times

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Pupil data template








Test preparation















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Reports Dyslexia Screeners Digital can play an important part in helping teachers identify pupils with dyslexic tendencies respectively. The following enhanced reports are available for both assessments:

A group report that offers a convenient way of assimilating and storing the results for a group of learners

An enhanced individual report for teachers/practitioners that shows the results of each subset and recommendations for each test taker

A comprehensive parent/carer report plus further guidance and letter templates to help support communication with parents and carers both before and after screening

Useful links




Overview Dyslexia Overview

Dyslexia Dyslexia General Information Dyslexia General Information

Dyslexia Teacher Guide Dyslexia Teacher Guide

Dyslexia Report Sample Dyslexia Sample Report




http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/dyslexia-screener

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/dyslexia-guidance

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/sites/gl/files/images/Files/Testwise/Dyslexia%20Screener%20Parent%20letters%20and%20guidance%20%281%29.pdf

http://www.gl-assessment.co.uk/products/dyslexia-screener/sample-reports

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