Welcome to MidYIS

The MidYIS Project forms a key part of the CEM Centre's portfolio which has an established reputation for delivering baselines tests and value added measures for over 25 years to over 3000 secondary schools and colleges.

MidYIS, the Middle Years Information System provides new and innovative baseline tests widely used in the UK and overseas, coupled with predictions to external examinations and a full value-added reporting system. Our established tests are available in traditional paper-based format or in our innovative computer-based format which adapts with each question to suit the ability of the pupil taking the test.

Our high quality baseline tests are available for Years 7, 8/S1 and Year 9. Online attitudinal questionnaires are also available to gather the views of pupils and parents.

The clear presentation of results, timely, accurate data, dedicated staff and continuous development of the project to meet teachers' needs contribute to the ongoing success of the MidYIS Project.

Why choose MidYIS

Ease of Administration:

Paper-based or computer delivered adaptive tests to suit the needs of your school
Tests are designed to fit into a lesson period (about 1 hour)
Little trouble to staff as tests are administered via CD/ tape or computer. This ensures you receive high quality, standardised data
No teacher marking required
Full Value Added Analysis and reports included in the cost - no extra work for you at exam time
All data (current and historical) available via secure website 24 hours a day
Easy to use, free analysis software
Results can be loaded into your existing management information system
Late starters and long-term absentees can be tested at a later date

Quality Feedback:

Currliculum-free baselines tests that measure developed ability, not what pupils have been taught in school
• Prompt feedback
• Provides data needed to support and aid the inspection process
• Uniform diagnostic information on each pupil. Standardised scores in Vocabulary, Maths, Non-verbal and Skills areas, plus an Overall score
• Predictions and Chances Graphs for each pupil for KS3 (core and non-core), GCSE/Scottish Qualifications
• Can be used to assess your pupils' strengths and weaknesses
• Predicts likely examination performance, informs target setting, can monitor on-course perfomance
• Reviews actual pupil, subject and department-level performance
• Value Added feedback to KS3/GCSE/Scottish Qualifications all included in the cost, allowing you to monitor your schools' progress year on year
• Can link with SOSCA, our computer delivered curriculum based test for the end of Year 9. A cost effective, efficient alternative to KS3 SATs
• Complementary Attitudinal Questionnaires available to support you in completion of your Self Evaluation Form, assess how new pupils are settling into school and gather views from parents

Excellent Support:

Dedicated phone lines, email, INSET and Conferences
• Confidentiality. Your school's involvement in MidYIS is not disclosed to any third parties and your results are not published in league tables. This allows you to get on with the business of running your school on evidence, using the relevent data to aid your school's self evaluation and improvement 

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