What do Drumcondra tests assess?

What are the Drumcondra Tests? Nowadays, it is common practice for schools to assess pupils using standardised tests such as the Drumcondra Primary Reading / Mathematics / Spelling.

What is sample test items?

Both sample items and practice tests allow students to view and answer test questions that are like those that could appear on state tests. Teachers and parents also may use related resources to help their students know what to expect.

What is the Micra t test?

The MICRA-T (Mary Immaculate Reading Attainment Test) is Ireland’s leading reading test. The principal purpose of the test is to provide Irish Primary school teachers with accurate information on the reading levels of pupils in their classes.

Do all schools do Drumcondra tests?

All schools are now required to administer standardised reading and maths tests, such as the Drumcondra Test, in second, fourth and sixth classes and to report the findings to parents and the Department of Education.

What does NRIT measure?

Description. The NNRIT tests assess aspects of language and thinking that are not necessarily represented in measures of pupil attainments and help to pinpoint low-achieving and slow-reading pupils who may have high underlying ability. Oral administration allows poor readers to do themselves full justice.

Is there an Irish Drumcondra test?

From 2019 onwards, newly-normed tests of reading and mathematics are available in both paper (first-sixth class) and online (third-sixth class) formats for primary school pupils. We also offer the Drumcondra Test of Early Literacy (DTEL) and the Drumcondra Test ‎of Early Numeracy (DTEN).

How many types of test items are there?

Five test item types are discussed: multiple choice, true-false, matching, completion, and essay. Information covers the appropriate use of each item type, advantages and disadvantages of each item type, and characteristics of well written items.

What is the sigma t test?

The SIGMA-T series of mathematics attainment tests has been specially developed and standardised for use in Irish primary schools. The five levels within the series are based on main strands of the Primary School Mathematics Curriculum and the content of the tests has been fully aligned with the mathematics programme.

What does a STen 6 mean?

A STen score of 5 or 6 is regarded as average and it is what is achieved by about one-third of children in Ireland. A seven is a high average, achieved by about one-sixth of pupils and an 8-10 is well above average and also achieved by about one-sixth of pupils.

When did Drumcondra tests start?

The New Drumcondra Primary Tests were piloted in spring 2017, and were standardised on a national sample of pupils in spring 2018. Norms based on the 2018 reference groups were then established.

What is NRIT?

The revision of the Non-Reading Intelligence Tests (NRIT) involved removing a number of questions that utilised outdated and unfamiliar words and contexts, as well as updating vocabulary elsewhere to improve children’s engagement.