4Matrix
allows subject leaders and their department colleagues to undertake
their own research into comparative pupil performance.
The following are comments volunteered by heads of departments
and subject teachers about their experience of using 4Matrix.
"Wonderful
system! Paints a very clear picture of ability compared
to achievement."
"An
amazingly simple-to-use-for-us-technophobes
piece of software - which is highly
informative and an extremely useful
tool in analysing exam data.
Really recommended." - MFL Dept
"An
easy-to-use tool that enables department evaluation and the opportunity
to develop strategies for improvement."
"Very
good! Instant information on any
student." - Art Dept
"Clear,
concise and provides a focus for
development of pupils and school" -
Science Dept
"4Matrix
has provided us with a very useful tool in evaluating our pupils'
examination performance. It has helped identify our strengths
and weaknesses and should enable us to improve teaching an
learning."
"Spotty
graphs - excellent - easy to understand
- quickly provides specific information
on groups of pupils. Easy to see
strengths and weaknesses of pupils,
departments and whole group. Good
tool to help target-setting and
development plans"
"Useful
information to be used in conjunction
with estimations for future year
groups."
"Provides
a clear visual picture of the true
attainment of each pupil"
"It
was easy to understand. Seeing pupils'
names was the main reason for that!
No trawling down and across lists" -
English Dept
"4Matrix
provided me with a clear, no-nonsense
evaluation of my results." -
Geography Dept
"A
valuable tool which enables you to
view individual pupil's achievements." -
Drama department
We have documentary
evidence available for all quotes used here.