The teacher is in demand to explain specific weaknesses. Weaker students are enthusiastic to progress because they know that the teacher is concerned about an improvement in their learning curve rather than the actual score in tests. More able students are motivated to keep the learning curve increasing. Included is an assessment plan which allows for a pre-test, short diagnostic tests at regular intervals, and a written assessment at the end. Assessment includes a wide range of formats to test a range of competencies and skills.
CATS testing is an important component.
For example, the pre-test consists of 30 questions and covers most identified concepts in the objectives, It has knowledge, comprehension and higher order questions with a range of difficulty and discrimination factors. At least some questions are included which are linked to National Profiles. It takes about 20 minutes to prepare and print out ready for photocopying. The summary is perused and adjustments made to provide a balanced test. The test is given in the first lesson of the new area of learning and students mark their answers on the prepared answer sheet.