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Interpretation of KS5 Results on Results Day -
approach with caution AUGUST 2023 |
Interpretation and analysis of the 2023 Key Stage 5 outcomes should be approached with caution in terms of the value-added grades assigned.
In this article Alps Educational Consultant John Roe discusses the importance of the Alps client benchmarks across 2022, and why full analysis of 2023 should take place once the client benchmarks have been published in Connect and Summit. |
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Explore our updated Knowledge Base:
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We are excited to share the latest updates to the Alps Knowledge Base, which will make it easier and faster for you to navigate and source the information that you need.
Check out these new sections of the Knowledge Base:
The Support Hub - For instant access to Alps support help articles take a look at our new section of the Knowledge Base, for example: "How do I change my user permissions?" or "How do I reset my password?"
Educational Updates - Find key educational updates and supporting information, for example: "Interpretation of KS5 results on Results Day" or "Alternative Prior Attainment at KS4"
Champions - Additional resources to enable you to use all the brilliant aspects of Alps, helping you to help your students reach their full potential.
Release Notes - Read the latest information about Alps' new releases. |
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Hoping for a hassle free results day?
Look no further |
Check out our on-demand webinar, hosted by Alps' Customer Success Specialist, Adam.
This webinar is packed with essential information that will equip you with knowledge and confidence for the coming results period.
The programme includes:
- Preparing your data for Results Days – What can you do now?
- How to upload your examination results on each big day
- Latest updates on the Alps Benchmarks
- How to get the most from the KS5 Attainment Measures and the New Strategic Analysis Section
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| Click here to watch the on-demand webinar |
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Year 11 September 2023: New Bands and MEGs
Setting high expectations at KS4 with Alps |
With the publication of scaled score transition matrices for 2022, we have amended our banding structure for KS4, bringing it into line with DfE definitions of HPA, MPA and LPA. Click below to read our article which contains important information regarding this re-banding of Key Stage 4 analysis in Connect.
IMPORTANT: This will have implications for your MEGs for your current Year 10 students. We urge you to read our article and watch our video prior to the summer break. |
| Click here to read the article |
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Alternative prior attainment
options for KS4 Connect |
With no SATs taking place in 2020 or 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, current Year 8 and 9 students will not have KS2 SAT scores.
This article aims to introduce the different options we will make available enabling providers who currently use KS2 SAT scores to make informed decisions when choosing an alternative prior attainment baseline. |
| Click here to read the article |
