Secondary Reading Comprehension Standardisation
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What is a standardisation?
In a standardisation trial, a representative sample of UK students sit an assessment with new content, and the resulting data provides the reference sample against which future test-takers are compared.
Why is this content being developed?
The new content will go into the reading comprehension subtest of Exact, a literacy test that can be used as evidence to support exam access arrangement requests. We are continually updating and improving our products, and this update will modernise and improve the validity of this portion of the assessment.
What is involved in the standardisation?
Schools with pupils in years 9-13 (Scottish S3-S6 and Northern Irish Y10-Y14) are invited to participate in a digital trial of new reading comprehension content for Exact between 10 March and 17 April 2025.
Register to take part.
Upload a pupil data template for scoring and reporting purposes.
Administer the digital tests at any time during the trialling window. The trial is timed and takes 10 minutes to complete with additional setup time.
You will receive pupil reports after the trialling window has closed.
Please note: your pupil data will be used to analyse the effectiveness of the new assessment content but will not be shared externally outside of GL, except to provide you with reports for your own students.
Why take part?
It’s simple and easy to take part, and there is no cost involved.
You don’t need to do any marking and will receive pupil reports showing percentile scores.
Your school will receive an incentive payment of £2.50 per pupil (capped at 100 pupils per year group).*
*Cash incentives are limited so early registration is advised. Tests must be completed before 17 April 2025.
Who is eligible to participate?
Mainstream UK schools with pupils in years 9-13 (Scottish S3-S6 and Northern Irish Y10-Y14).
What are the requirements to participate?
- A contact person at the school
- A data file with details of all participating pupils. We will provide instructions on how to transfer this securely.
- Pupils will need access to one of the devices listed below linked to a good network or wifi connection.
- Headphones will be needed for the introductory section.
What devices can be used?
PCs/desktops
iMacs
Chromebooks
A mouse is recommended. Headphones will be needed for the introductory section.
What kind of results will I receive?
You will receive each pupil's percentile score.
How do I sign up?
Fill in the registration form to register your interest, and we will be in touch with more details.
If you have questions or would like more information before registering, please email [email protected].
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