- paper based or computer delivered adaptive tests to suit the needs of your school
- Tests designed to fit into lesson periods (about 1 hour)
- Little trouble to staff as tests are administered via CD/tape or computer, ensuring receipt of high quality standardised data
- No teacher marking required
- Baseline AND Value Added data included in the initial cost
- Data, current and historical, available via secure website 24 hours a day
- Easy to use Analysis software
- Results files available to transfer data into school MIS systems
- Late starters or absentees can be tested and incorporated into existing data during the course of the academic year
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- Curriculum free baseline tests that measure developed ability, not what pupils have been taught in school
- Prompt feedback (within 24hours for computer tests and 2 weeks for paper
- Data to support and aid the inspection process
- Uniform diagnostic information for pupils. 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 and Scottish qualifications. Detailing likely exam performance to assist target setting and on-course monitoring
- Can be used to assess pupils' strengths and weaknesses
- Reviews actual pupil, subject and department level performance
- Value added feedback to KS3/ GCSE and Scottish qualifications all included
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- Dedicated telephone lines
- Email support
- Software Training available via Conference software sessions and INSET
- Confidentiality. Your school's involvement in MidYIS is not disclosed to any third parties
- Results are not publised in any league tables, allowing school's to get on with the business of running their school based on evidence, using the relevent data to aid your schools self evaluation and improvement
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Durham University