QLA – So much more than Exam Prep

QLA – So much more than Exam Prep

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"The Magic Bullet" in your school Described by some as the magic bullet, Question Level Analysis is now becoming more popular in schools across the country. By looking at your assessment data in forensic detail - you can find those small gains to guide intervention, plug learning gaps and so much more. There is so much more to QLA than exam prep! Let me explain what I mean... 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 small, marginal gains, schools can...
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How can you sustain progress in Year 7?

How can you sustain progress in Year 7?

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What can help pupils make a successful Transition to Secondary School? We surveyed secondary schools up and down the country asking about Transition. Every school and area has a different way of working. Most focus first on getting to know their pupils with activity days in school or a mock timetable. This is really important. But what about academic transition? Stalled Progress at Key Stage 3 A recent Ofsted report stated.. "the transition to secondary is too often poorly managed and teaching fails to build on the gains pupils have made in primary school. Inspectors have found that pupils often leave primary school with good literacy and numeracy skills, confident and eager to learn, but their progress then stalls when they start secondary school." https://www.gov.uk/government/news/too-many-students-let-down-in-early-stages-of-secondary-school The fact is that the importance of a good start to secondary school education cannot be overstated. Pupils need to enjoy school and get involved with the many subjects to choose them at Key Stage 4. The report continues.. "School leaders need...
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What makes a Good Question Level Analysis?

What makes a Good Question Level Analysis?

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What makes a Good Question Level Analysis? Answer: Detailed Analysis Described by some as the magic bullet, Question Level Analysis is now becoming more popular in schools across the country. Many free grids are available over the internet designed to help break assessments down as a guide for teachers but they do not give you the forensic or time saving analysis you need. In fact - some of them don't even do analysis at "question level". DAISI Education has been making QLA for schools all over the country for nearly 10 years. Our Question Level Analysis has been proven to help schools improve* their results over time. Therefore, as a team of education analysts, we know what makes a good one and how it can save time and raise attainment. The answer is the level of ANALYSIS. *80% of schools who used DAISI Question Level Analysis over three years have seen an increase in their attainment. So what makes a Good QLA? Ten Question to ask... 1....
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Question Level Analysis

Question Level Analysis

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What do you find in a DAISI QLA? DAISI Education have been making Question Level Analysis since 2014, helping many schools find the marginal gains they needed to improve their results.  By examining your assessment data in forensic detail, you can uncover small gains that guide interventions, address learning gaps, and achieve much more. What is QLA? How can it help my school? 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 and 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 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...
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