How does Target Tracker work?

Target Tracker provides an adaptable model of best practice that can be customised in a range of ways to meet the assessment needs of your setting. These include changes to assessment terminology and age-related expectations as well as bespoke formative assessment statement sets.

How do I add pupils to Target Tracker?

Adding students to the group Clicking on the newly created group will take you to the relevant Dashboard where you can add pupils using the +/- button in the Group Members area. Finally, to add Teachers to the class, click on USERS and select the required staff member(s) from the Picker drop down.

Is Target tracking free?

Our free trial includes unlimited access to the desktop software, observations app and our parent portal, Target Tracker Link. Target Tracker is available on a subscription basis and is prorated depending on when you subscribe. Pricing is tailored to your setting and number of pupils on roll.

How do I remove my child from Target Tracker?

Click the “Browse for a file” button and select the SIMS report from the location chosen previously and open it. Children highlighted in red will be removed and in green will be added.

What does yellow mean on target tracker?

Target Tracker’s PITA judgements are mapped to a particular step each half-term. Part of this ‘map’ is shown here. So for instance, a year 1 pupil who is judged as ‘working at age related expectation’ (yellow) at the end of the summer term (Sum 2) would be considered as a 1s.

What is target tracker Eyfs?

The EYFS Tracker is designed to be used as a guide to support you in effective observation, assessment and planning of your children. It can be used as an on entry assessment and tracking tool to provide a broad snapshot of children’s progress throughout their time at your setting.

How do I update my target tracker?

Updating Student Data in Target Tracker Print

  1. In the Report window select Focus / Student, and run TT V15.5 Pupil Update.
  2. After clicking Run the “Export as Text window” will popup as pictured below:
  3. Log into Target Tracker as an Admin user, click on File – Import – Update Contextual as pictured below:

Can you add your own statements to target tracker?

Under ‘Our Groups’ is the option to add a new group, and where existing groups will appear. Users then choose which subject(s) they would like to select statements from and then they choose their selection of statements across all available bands.

Are strides free?

Strides is available for iOS, iPad and Apple Watch. This app is not available for Android, Web, MacOS or Windows desktop PCs.

What is a child tracker observation?

Tracking observations are a method that can begin at any point during a day and wherever a child is within their environment. It helps to collect evidence that identifies a child’s current interests and the duration that different activities hold an individual’s attention for.

Can you download target tracker on a Mac?

Macs use an operating system known as macOS, if you wish to use Target Tracker on a Mac, it is necessary to purchase* and install the Windows Operating System first.