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 11.
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) Y10 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 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 of twice per term, and forming a record of movement over an academic year. Here are just some examples:
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The Series Analysis tool will show the differences between any series for a selected cohort of pupils
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The Series Comparison tool will show the movement of grades towards the target grades
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The Progress Graph tool will show trajectories for every pupil based on national chances tables, against which their progress can be plotted, and targets set