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Introduction to the Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM). Christine.Merrell@cem.dur.ac.uk. www.cemcentre.org. Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM). Established in 1983 and is part of Durham University, UK 70 staff Monitoring systems for schools
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Introduction to the Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM) Christine.Merrell@cem.dur.ac.uk www.cemcentre.org
Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring (CEM) • Established in 1983 and is part of Durham University, UK • 70 staff • Monitoring systems for schools • 1.1 million assessments delivered each year • Pupils aged 3 – 18 years • CEM systems used in 44 countries
Developed Ability InCAS (Age 6 – 11) • Picture Vocabulary • Non-verbal ability • Attitudes • Word recognition • Word decoding • Text comprehension • Spelling • Mental arithmetic • General maths
Word recognition/decoding Reading – an Interactive Compensatory Process Comprehension
Types of Difficulties Phonological deficit Visual memory Speed of processing These can overlap
Impact of Spelling Difficulties Spelling problems Slow writing & poor quality Poor note taking and exam performance
Areas of Maths • Mental arithmetic • General maths • Number (informal, verbal, counting, place-value) • Number (formal, algebra) • Measures, shape and space • Handling data
Traditional approach Low Average High
Adaptive approach Low Average High
How It Works Easy Difficult Age 1st Question X X X X X X X X
Achievement Standard Feedback
Developed Ability Standard Feedback
Reading Modules Standard Feedback
General Maths Modules Standard Feedback
Developed Ability Modules Standard Feedback
Attitudes Standard Feedback
Relationship between attainment and age is linear for this age range Longitude Charts
Reading Cohort Charts