Lucid Baseline - Fully computerised baseline assessment

Holistic evaluation of children when they start school.

Lucid Baseline Lucid Baseline (formerly known as CoPS Baseline) is a computerised baseline assessment system for evaluating children's abilities and levels of development when they first enter school. It was developed in conjunction with a three-year research programme at the University of Hull. Lucid has a history of leading the field by developing high quality pioneering systems and Lucid Baseline (QCA Accredited 1998-2003) was no exception. In 1997/1998 when the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) (SCAA at the time) commenced the Baseline Accreditation process, Lucid Baseline (CoPS Baseline at the time) was the only fully computerised baseline assessment system developed and that received accreditation. (SCAA/QCA accredited baseline assessment schemes from 1998 to 2003.)

The modules in Lucid Baseline provide assessment of:

• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Communication skills
• Personal and social development

What does Lucid Baseline give the teacher?

Lucid Baseline is easy to administer and does not require complex assessment procedures to be learned. The tests are non-threatening and enjoyable for young children. Each module takes about 5 minutes, giving an overall assessment in 20 minutes. Lucid Baseline provides the teacher with an instant picture of the new intake and a profile of the each new entrant. This profile will establish levels and ranges of ability, identifying strengths and limitations.

The information derived from Lucid Baseline far surpasses in both quality and depth that obtainable from conventional on-entry assessments using check lists or rating scales completed by a teacher. A published scientific study has shown that Lucid Baseline does not have a gender bias found in many other baseline assessment schemes.

Easy reports for both teachers and parents

The Lucid Baseline reports module revealed by Lucid Baseline , generates six different types of reports automatically for both teachers and parents, which teachers can adapt to their own requirements. The accompanying teacher's manual gives a wealth of suggestions regarding teaching children with different strengths and limitations as revealed by Lucid Baseline.

• Fully computerised, objective and reliable
• Automatically compiled reports for teachers and parents
• Fun for children, including SEN
• Easy administration in only 20 minutes
• Scientifically validated with standardised norms
• Includes comprehensive teacher's manual and detailed training video
• For all children in the age range 4 years to 5 years 6 months
• No gender bias

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