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How to Make Your Mock SATs Smarter

9th November 20269th November 2026 By mattwo Comment Closed

When it comes to the KS2 SATS, every Year 6 teacher wants to know the answer to the same two questions: Are our pupils on track? What should we do next? And so, to answer these, schools run a Mock SATs. However, if you've ever done this, you will know that the tests themselves are only part of the process. There are papers to organise, pupils to prepare, scripts to mark and scores to enter. For many schools, hours and hours of staff time are invested in creating a single snapshot of pupil performance. And once all the marking is finished and all the data has been entered, it's natural to ask another question: "Was all that time worth it?" The simple answer is yes but only if you make your Mock SATs Smarter... Why and When? | Which Papers? | Test Conditions | Marking | Make it Smarter Why Run a Mock SATs? A well-planned mock SATs programme can help schools: Familiarise pupils...

QLA – The Tool You Can’t Afford to Miss.

1st April 202313th October 2026 By mattwo Comment Closed

As schools look for deeper insights from their assessment data, Question Level Analysis (QLA) is rapidly gaining traction across the country. When you drill down deeper, you can identify learning gaps, focus intervention where it's needed most, and find the small gains that drive big improvements. But if you think QLA is only about exam prep, think again. Its real power lies in what it can tell you about teaching, learning, and curriculum effectiveness. Let me explain... Examinations | Dive Deeper | Personal Learning Journey | Implement Change | Pass it Forward What does Question Level Analysis do? 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. This approach can highlight specific areas where students are struggling or excelling, allowing educators to make targeted interventions. However, the real strength of QLA lies in its ability to guide evidence-based decision-making. By identifying...

What makes a Good Question Level Analysis?

23rd March 202313th October 2026 By mattwo16 Comments

Question Level Analysis (QLA) is becoming an essential tool for schools looking to turn assessment data into meaningful action. But not all QLAs are created equal. The most effective QLAs go beyond reporting results. They identify patterns, uncover learning gaps and provide the insight needed to drive improvement. With over 15 years' experience supporting schools and an attainment improvement rate of 80% over three years for schools using our QLA, we've learned one simple truth: The value isn't in the data. It's in the analysis. Here are ten questions to ask of any QLA. 1. Do you have to search in many places or is it delivered in one go? Remember the aim of this analysis is to save you time as a head/teacher so you are not searching through lots of data to find the answer. You need something that does all that for you. All DAISI QLA arrives as one PDF report sent direct to your inbox 2. Does the analysis look at Individual Questions or just...