Explaining numbers - students with no prior attainment

Explaining numbers - students with no prior attainment

In this short video we talk you through the numerical differences between the outcomes on the raw results page and the value-added calculations in the subject pages caused by students with no prior attainment. 

These differences result from the students with no prior attainment NOT showing up in the subject pages total student numbers which can cause some confusion if you are expecting to see a higher number of students in the tables. 
 

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