Can 4Matrix analyse termly assessment grades as well as results data?

Yes - You can import any number and type of data series into 4Matrix.

A series is a snapshot of performance - a 'Y11 Autumn 1' series may refer to teacher assessments that were taken before Autumn half term.

Over the course of a year, 4Matrix can be used to analyse, diagnose, track, forecast and report on the progress of pupils from years 7 to 14. 

Greater emphasis is placed on KS4 however - the significance of this is that it is this information that will largely influence an inspection judgement. 

Progress is monitored by entering series of most-likely grades into 4Matrix, either once or twice a term.

For a new group of Year 11 pupils, a typical data cycle might include:

1. 1Y10 mock exam results - this will provide the first series for the new cohort of Y11
2. Autumn Term - most likely grades entered twice during the term
3. Target grades
4. Spring Term - most likely grades entered twice during the term
5. Summer Term - most likely grades entered
6. Actual exam results available in August

All of these data points can be imported into 4Matrix as a Series. There is no limit to how many series you can import. A similar cycle would take place for year 10.

This will provide an analytical record of Y11 performance using a ‘point analysis’ technique, i.e. several series of data about estimated grades collected twice per term, forming a record of movement over an academic year. Here are just some examples:

• The Series Analysis tool will show the differences between any series for a selected cohort of pupils
• The Series Comparison tool will show the movement of grades towards the target grades for a specific subject area in a highly graphical format
• The Subject Analysis tool will show the movement of grades towards the target grades for a specific subject area using tables and colour-coding
• The Progress Graph tool will show trajectories for every pupil based on national chances tables, against which their attainment and progress can be plotted

Article revised: 26/06/2024