To support evaluators in selecting valid and reliable outcome measures, the EEF has commissioned the development of three outcome measure databases. Each database is underpinned by a systematic review.
- The Attainment Measures database covers standardised, norm-referenced measures of attainment in literacy, mathematics and science for pupils aged 6 to 18 years.
- The Early Years Measures database covers measures of early years outcomes across the following domains: language, literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development, home environment, and the early years learning environment.
- The SPECTRUM database covers measures of children’s non-academic skills across the following domains: motivation, goal orientation and perseverance; emotional intelligence; social and emotional competence; mental health and wellbeing; resilience and coping; perceptions of self; and meta-cognitive skills.
The EEF has commissioned a Year 5 Science Assessment measure. A Year 6 Science Assessment measure is in development.
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Attainment Measures database
Introduction to the Attainment Measures database
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Early Years Measures database
A review of measures for children aged 0 – 6 in language, literacy, numeracy and social and emotional skills
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Year 5 science assessment
The Year 5 Science Assessment is a measure of Year 5 scientific ability, intended for pupils at the end of Year 5
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Year 6 science assessment
The Year 5 Science Assessment is a measure of Year 5 scientific ability, intended for pupils at the end of Year 5