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Introduction to CEM Secondary Information Systems Dr Robert Clark ALIS Project Manager

The Analysis

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Linear Least Squares Regression 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 4

+ve VA -ve VA

Baseline 6 7

Residuals

Regression Line

(…Trend Line, Line of Best Fit) Outcome =

gradient

x baseline +

intercept

Correlation Coefficient (~ 0.7)

Measuring Value-Added – An Example National Trend ‘Average’ Student F G U A* B C D E Alf +ve (+ 2 grades) Low Ability Bob

Subject A Subject B

Average Ability Baseline Score -ve (- 2 grades) Chris High Ability

The position of the national trend line is of critical importance

Some Subjects are More Equal than Others….

A-Level (Alis) A* A B C D E C > 1 grade B Average GCSE A

Photography Sociology English Lit Psychology Maths Physics Latin

A*

7 6 5 4 C Some Subjects are More Equal than Others….

IB (Alis)

Biology Business and Management Chemistry Design Technology Economics English_A1 Film French_B Geography History Mathematics Music Philosophy Physics Psychology Spanish_B Theatre Arts Visual Arts

B A Average (I)GCSE Score A*

D E F A* A B C

Some Subjects are More Equal than Others….

GCSE (MidYIS or Yellis) 1 grade

Art & Design Biology Chemistry Economics English French Geography German History Ict Mathematics Media Studies Music Physical Education Physics Religious Studies Science (Double) Spanish

Test Score

Standardisation of Residuals

• • • • • • (Raw) Residuals can be used to examine an individual’s performance Standardised Residuals are used to compare performance of groups Standardised Residuals are independent of year or qualification type For a class, subject, department or whole institution the Average Standardised Residual is the ‘Value-Added Score’ Standardised Residual = Residual / Standard Deviation (National Sample) When using Standardised Residuals then for an individual subject Standard Error  1 N where N = number of results in the group (for combinations of subjects consult the relevant project) • • • 95% Confidence Limit = 2.0 x Standard Error 99% Confidence Limit = 2.6 x Standard Error 99.7% Confidence Limit = 3.0 x Standard Error

The Projects

Alis : yr 12/13 Yellis : yr 10/11 Insight : Yr 9 MidYIS : Yr 7/8/9 InCAS : Primary Pips : Primary Secondary Age Range Projects

Autumn Term

Typical Timeline

Measure Baseline Prediction Reports

August September

Collect Results Value-Added Feedback

Baseline Measurement

Baselines

A / AS / IB etc Year 13 Year 12 GCSE Year 11 Year 10 INSIGHT Year 9 Year 8 (+ additional) Year 7

GCSE Alis Paper test (TDA) or Computer Adaptive Baseline Test Yellis Paper test or Computer Adaptive Baseline Test Combines curriculum tests with developed ability (end Y9 & end Y8) MidYIS Paper test or Computer Adaptive Baseline Test

Problems with Key Stage Baselines

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Not all students have KS baselines

no KS2 / KS3 Foreign Students (Vocational Students) (Adult Learners)

KS exams do not always represent ‘Start of Course’ ability

Post-16 : Year(s) out or intermediate years

Prior Value-Added

Can you add value at every Key Stage ?

Under achievement leading to under expectation One teacher’s output = another teacher’s input A level playing field ?

Teaching to the test

Does performance represent ability, effort or exam technique ?

Aptitude & fluency vs Achievement & knowledge

The Effect of Prior Value Added

Beyond Expectation +ve Value-Added In line with Expectation 0 Value-Added Below Expectation -ve Value-Added Average GCSE = 6 Average GCSE = 6 Average GCSE = 6 Do these 3 students all have the same ability ?

• • Although Key Stage baselines can be a very good indicator of potential attainment, by themselves they are not sufficient.

Key Stage baselines are confounded by the effects of prior treatment .

Need for independent, non-curriculum embedded baseline tests yrs 7 / 8 / S1 / 9 / S2 yrs 10 / 11 yrs 12 / 13 + Online Computer Adaptive or Traditional Paper

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The Computer Adaptive Test

Test performed online – results automatically transmitted to CEM.

LAN version available if Web access unreliable.

Minimal installation / setup required - if any.

Adaptive – difficulty of questions changes in relation to ability of student.

Efficient – no time wasted answering questions that are far too easy or difficult.

Wider range of ability Less stressful on students – more enjoyable experience than paper test.

Less demanding invigilation.

Cheaper !

In 2009 / 2010 over 200,000 students across yrs 7-13 sat this test

Try it yourself at www.inturproject.org/demos

Baseline Feedback Reports, Graphs & Predictions

IPRs (Individual Pupil Record Sheets) Look for sections that are inconsistent

Also available based on MidYIS, Alis & INSIGHT scores

Intake Profiles

Also available based on MidYIS, Yellis and INSIGHT scores

Intake Profiles (Historical)

Intake Profiles – 7 Band for Independent Schools (Midyis)

7 Band Profile - MidYIS Overall Score Year 7 Academic Year 2010

50 40 30 49 35 20 16 10 0 0 0 0 <= 76 76 - 88 Far Below Average Well Below Average 88 - 96 Below Average 1 96 - 105 Average 105 - 113 Above Average 113 - 125 >= 125 Well Above Average Far Above Average

Category

Predictions Average performance by similar students in past exams

Predictions are available in the following forms: • Formal Reports (Alis) • Spreadsheets (All Projects) • Paris Software (Alis / Yellis / MidYIS) Feedback is available on Web / CD

Predictions – MidYIS example

Similar spreadsheets available from Yellis and INSIGHT

Predictions - Alis example

Value-Added Feedback Reports & Graphs

Value Added Feedback…

What is my score ?

does it matter ?

Statistical Process Control (SPC) Chart 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Year 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Subject Summary Standardised Residual Graph

The Scatter Plot Baseline Score

Look for Patterns… General Underachievement / over achievement ?

Do any groups of students stand out ? – high ability vs low ability ?

– male vs female ?

Other things to look for… Why did these students do so badly ?

Why did this student do so well ?

How did they do in their other subjects ?

Independent Schools Analysis

MidYIS provides…

• • • • Independent schools baseline standardisation Independent schools specific predictions & chances graphs 7 Band Intake profiles Independent schools specific value-added analysis

Alis provides…

• Independent schools specific value-added analysis

Q. Which one should I use – Independent only analysis or all schools analysis ?

A. It depends on what question you are asking…

PARIS Software

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PARIS is …..

Software to install and use in school An interactive reporting tool Included free with Alis / Yellis / MidYIS • • •

PARIS analyses …..

Potential Performance Intermediate Performance Actual Performance • • •

PARIS provides …..

Student level reports Subject Level reports Institution Level Reports

Attitudes

There is more to school / college than exams….

• • • • • • • Student attitudes Student Welfare & Safety Non-academic activities Support Social and personal development Parental Survey Induction Survey Self Evaluation (Every Child Matters) Attitudinal MidYIS INSIGHT Attitudinal Yellis Full ALIS

Try it yourself at www.inturproject.org/demos

Other Issues

Points to mull over…

• • • • • • • • • • • • Independence – no agendas Transparency of Analysis Self Evaluation Straightforward and standardised administration Prompt Feedback Full working hours phone / email support Student focus Replacement for KS3 Innovative online

adaptive

testing available – student experience Longitudinal analysis with appropriate error backgrounds Non-curriculum embedded baselines available Attitudinal surveys available – Every Child Matters…

Dr Robert Clark Alis Project Manager [email protected]

0191 33 44 193