Using exam analysis to improve student performance NE270
Explore how to analyse both internal and external examination data to improve student performance
Summary
This course explores how to analyse both internal and external examination data to improve student performance, and what the potential pitfalls might be.
Who is it for?
This course is for science teachers and subject leaders who wish to use both internal and external exam data to improve student performance.
What topics are covered?
This course covers:
- Strategies for the effective use of question level analysis
- Using the data to target interventions and inform future teaching
- The types of questions which cause the most concern
- Spotting the patterns in the data
How will you learn?
This course is not facilitated. You can learn independently or with colleagues to directly address your individual needs.
How long is this course?
This course takes around 60 minutes to complete and you do not need to be online at any specific time. You can take the course at your own pace.
Outcomes
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand the purposes of assessment
- Understand what exam data can and cannot tell us about student understanding
- Investigate ways of using data to target interventions and lesson planning