How can I assess students' level?

There are two ways to determine a students' level:

1. Determine the level of the student

2. Determine the level for the classroom lessons

To determine the level of the students, you can use our built-in entry test (Level Assessment Test, LAT). Based on the results of this test, the students are classified at the 'correct' level. The entry test (LAT) is not 100% accurate due to various factors. Approx. 80% of the students reach the correct level and for a number of students you have to adjust the level (afterwards).

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When you have enabled the "automatic level adjustment" (ALA) function in the Essentials program, the "post adjustment" takes place automatically. With low scores the student automatically goes down and with 4 lots of >80% in a row the level is adjusted upwards.

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After the students have been classified at a certain level by the LAT, it is important to monitor the results and adjust the level if necessary.

When is level adjustment necessary?

Some tips:

1. Have the students do approximately 50% of the first unit.

2. While doing the 50%, you will get a good idea of ​​the student's performance with the help of the results. Red score (<55%): the student is probably working (too far) above his level. If necessary, do some exercises together ( on the digital whiteboard).  Green score and >90%. The level is probably too low. Do not simply move a student but also take the following considerations into account:

3. What is the student like (e.g. easy going, perfectionist, dyslexic)?

4. What does the student say about doing online exercises? (“Boring” is usually the signal that the level is too low.” I don't understand it at all"  fits more a level that is too high).

5. What do you know about their level in the classroom? Based on the results of 2 – 5 you can adjust the level of the student.

If in doubt, consult a colleague or contact Holmwood's.

Determining the classroom level:

As soon as the students are at the right level online, you can start the classroom lessons. In the next video we explain how you can determine the level for the classroom lessons: