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What were your reasons for doing this type of development work?
A small group of Year 9 pupils was identified as being in danger of underachieving in ICT. The initiative was aimed at raising standards by using personal digital assistants (PDAs) to increase motivation and attainment. The project was specifically aimed at pupils who were forecast to achieve level 5 in ICT by the end of Key Stage 3, but who were currently working below their target grade.Who might find this case study useful?
- Teachers
- Subject leaders and Middle leaders
- National Strategy Consultants
- School Improvement Partners (SIPs)
Key Points
Point 1
53% moved 3 or more points compared to 17% in the control groupPoint 2
80% achieved NC level 5 in ICT compared to 33% in the control groupRating
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