Question Level Analysis

Described by some as the magic bullet, Question Level Analysis breaks assessment data down into groups – looking instead at topics and cohorts rather than the individual answers themselves.

This aggregation allows you to identify patterns and trends that might otherwise go unnoticed – highlighting specific areas where students are struggling or excelling and allowing educators to make targeted interventions.

However, the real strength of QLA lies in its ability to guide evidence-based decision-making. 

By identifying small, marginal gains, schools can implement focused strategies that lead to significant improvements over time. When these insights are integrated into school improvement plans, they can enhance teaching effectiveness and student outcomes across the entire school.

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What is your QLA Story?

There are so many schools who have bought and used Question Level Analysis over the past 12 years. Many of whom returned year after year wanting the analysis over and over again as they can see the benefits it has brought to their school improvement journey. You can read their feedback by clicking here.

“In my role as deputy headteacher of a big school as well as assessment coordinator, there is no way I have the time or capacity to complete QLA to the level & in the detail that the DAISI team do. They save me days of work & the information this gives me allows us to develop whole school targets that we can show improve the attainment of our pupils.“

Deputy Headteacher, Seely Primary & Nursery School, Nottingham

“After showing our Executive Headteacher the quality of the analysis you have provided, she has asked me to let you know how impressed we are with the analysis, including the speed we received it. We really appreciate the program you have developed to do this for our benefit. We could never have achieved the same depth of analysis with the equivalent cost of staff time.“

Assistant Headteacher, Gleadless Primary School, Sheffield

“DAISI have provided us with the in-depth information required to really drill down and discover what needs to be done to improve mathematics outcomes. Not only has their diagnostic information enabled us to identify specific strengths and weaknesses, it has also enabled us to flag up key pupil cohort achievement. As a result, leaders are adapting the taught curriculum to ensure any gaps in knowledge are being effectively addressed.”

Senior School Advisor – School Effectiveness, Wirral Council

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How it can help your school?

Analysing your Assessment Data in this forensic way can provide several valuable insights:

1. Identify Strengths and Weaknesses across your school: Determine which topics students excel in and where they struggle. For example, if many students perform well in reading but poorly in math, you can focus on improving math instruction. You can then set specific and achievable targets for improvement in this area – implementing the 1% principle in your school.
2. Curriculum Adjustments: Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching methods and make informed decisions about curriculum changes. Consistent gaps across a cohort may indicate areas where teaching strategies need adjustment. You can use the evidence here to find areas where you can make changes that could make a substantial difference.
3. Target Interventions for Future Students: Develop targeted interventions for students or cohorts in the future who need additional support. Our Individual pupil profiles can highlight specific areas for improvement, allowing for personalised learning plans for future students.
4. Professional Growth for your Staff: This comprehensive analysis will provide evidence for your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes and drive school improvement and foster a culture of continuous learning. Identify areas where teachers may need additional training or resources to improve their teaching strategies.
5. Create Evidence of Improvement for Ofsted: To ensure these incremental changes align with Ofsted standards, it’s crucial to integrate them into your school development plan. Ofsted’s key areas for improvement often include enhancing the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment. By applying the 1% principle, schools can make steady progress in these areas, ultimately leading to outstanding provision.
6. School Development Planning: Incorporating the 1% principle into your school development planning can lead to remarkable improvements over time. This approach focuses on making small, consistent changes that compound to create significant results. By integrating these insights into your school improvement plans, you can ensure that the benefits are felt not just in individual classrooms but across the entire school.

By leveraging these insights, you can refine your teaching approaches and enhance overall student performance.

Case Study 1 – How QLA helped to improve our results | Case Study 2 – Collaborative Working led by QLA

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DAISI Education QLA

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Here at DAISI Education, we don’t just give you numbers. We give you the tools for you to use to carry out your own deep dive with written statements, detailed graphs and charts and it is proven to help. In fact, 80% of schools who used DAISI QLA consistently over three years have seen an increase in their attainment. You can read feedback from schools here.

So what does our Question Level Analysis actually contain?

Read our Blogs for more Information

We are a team made up of former teachers, school governors and expert analysts passionate about turning data into meaningful insight. Our blogs explain in detail how our products are proven to help you in your classroom.

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