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Standardised termly reading assessments for learners aged 4-11, tailored to the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence. Available in print format with free reporting and test data analysis.
PiRA (Progress in Reading Assessment) for Scotland is a termly reading assessment for ages 4–11, standardised on over 10,000 learners to reliably benchmark performance and track progress against standardisation averages.
PiRA for Scotland features colourful papers and diverse characters to engage young learners, carefully written to ensure a steady progression in demand. Confidently assess all Scottish Curriculum for Excellence curriculum organisers and generate thorough and consistent diagnostic profiles for your learners.
What do teachers think?
We asked Chris Gallagher, Principal Teacher at Corpus Christi Primary School in Glasgow, about his experience using PiRA for Scotland on a termly basis for P1–P7 pupils in his school.
Why choose PiRA for Scotland?
Reliable assessment outcomes
Time-saving and easy to administer
Free reporting and data analysis
Linked to reading interventions
PiRA for Scotland assessments have followed a rigorous standardisation process to ensure they provide valid and reliable data outcomes to measure attainment and track progress.
- Standardised on over 10,000 pupils in 2019/20/21. Sample schools were carefully selected to be nationally (UK) representative.
- Automatically generated Standardised Scores allow you to compare performance against standardisation averages.
- Age-standardised Scores show how a learner is performing against children of the same age, calculated in years and months.
- Reading Ages measure the age at which each learner's performance is typical and provide useful reference points when discussing performance with parents.
- Hodder Scale Scores help to track progress for learners who are working outside of their age range but continue to make small increments of progress.
Summarise attainment
Identify whether learners are meeting the expected standard with colour-coded reports to highlight those working at greater depth, below or at expected standard.Track learner progress
Easily track the performance of learners over time with progress reports, comparing overall results and strand performance across multiple termly tests.
Gain actionable assessment data insights
Harness the power of Boost Insights, our test data analysis platform, FREE with your PiRA for Scotland purchase.
Instantly generate reports for individual learners, groups or whole schools and build a comprehensive profile of progress and attainment in your school or MAT.
Download the Digital Evaluation Pack
View sample pages, assessment maps and learn more about the data insights provided by PiRA for Scotland in our digital evaluation pack.
Speak to an expert
Find out how PiRA for Scotland can transform your school's assessment process with your local Assessment Consultant.
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Download Assessment Maps
Find out which elements are assessed in each termly paper and ensure all content has been taught with our free assessment maps, referencing all CfE curriculum organisers.
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About the Authors
Colin McCarty
Colin McCarty was a teacher for 25 years before taking on the role of Project Director of National Curriculum test development for KS2 and KS3 from their inception. He has written a wide range of standardised assessments covering reading, writing, SPaG, mathematics and science. He is passionate about providing high quality, diagnostic information that assists teachers and supports children’s learning. Colin believes that summative and diagnostic information leads to data richness, which underpins assessment.
Kate Ruttle
Kate Ruttle has over 30 years’ experience as a primary teacher, SENCO and deputy head. She has also worked for local authorities as an advisory teacher and consultant for literacy and inclusion. Kate has over 25 years’ experience of writing for schools and the Department for Education. She has been involved in reading and test development and writing for the National Tests, and has curriculum development experience. Alongside qualifications such as: MEd in educational research (Cambridge); NPQH; CCET (certificate of competence in educational testing); Level 7 in Assessing and Teaching Specific Learning Difficulties, Kate is also a school improvement coach and Chair of Governors for KS1.
Marie Lallaway
Marie teaches in a middle school and has extensive experience as a curriculum leader for English across KS2–KS4. As well as contributing to the development of materials for national tests, she has created assessment materials for reading, writing and grammar across KS1–KS3 and has led marking and reporting processes for SATs-style tests across KS2.
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