What children know and can do when they start school and how this varies between countries

Merrell, C.; Tymms, P.

doi:10.1177/1476718x07076679

All Outputs (6)

Identifying Reading Problems with Computer-Adaptive Assessments. (2007)
Journal Article
Merrell, C., & Tymms, P. (2007). Identifying Reading Problems with Computer-Adaptive Assessments. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 23(1), 27-35. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2729.2007.00196.x

This paper describes the development of an adaptive assessment called Interactive Computerised Assessment System (InCAS) that is aimed at children of a wide age and ability range to identify specific reading problems. Rasch measurement has been used... Read More about Identifying Reading Problems with Computer-Adaptive Assessments..

The large-scale application of a computer-delivered adaptive assessment for children in primary schools. (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tymms, P., Merrell, C., Hanna, R., Henderson, B., & Albone, S. (2007). The large-scale application of a computer-delivered adaptive assessment for children in primary schools.

Standards and Quality in English Primary Schools Over Time: the national evidence. (2007)
Report
Tymms, P., & Merrell, C. (2007). Standards and Quality in English Primary Schools Over Time: the national evidence. [No known commissioning body]

Changes in Children's Cognitive Development at the Start of School 2000-2006. (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Merrell, C., Tymms, P., & Jones, P. (2007). Changes in Children's Cognitive Development at the Start of School 2000-2006.

Bridging the Gap between Pupil Level and District Level Interventions. (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tymms, P., Merrell, C., Topping, K., Conlin, N., & D'Souza, E. (2007). Bridging the Gap between Pupil Level and District Level Interventions.

What children know and can do when they start school and how this varies between countries (2007)
Journal Article
Merrell, C., & Tymms, P. (2007). What children know and can do when they start school and how this varies between countries. Journal of Early Childhood Research, 5(2), 115-134. https://doi.org/10.1177/1476718x07076679

This large-scale study describes what children know and can do when they start school in Scotland. The description became possible because a third of Scottish Authorities are involved in a single, broadly based, on-entry baseline assessment of childr... Read More about What children know and can do when they start school and how this varies between countries.