Question-level analysis reports to improve teaching and learning in primary

Question-level analysis reports break down assessments question by question, revealing patterns in understanding and pinpointing specific areas where students excel and those they find challenging. 

For teachers, this data is invaluable in identifying common misconceptions, adjusting lesson plans, and choosing interventions to address gaps in knowledge.

This article shows how Boost Insights’ Question-Level Analysis Reports ease planning load and improve teaching and learning. 

Make curriculum changes

Question-level analysis reports are powerful tools for shaping and refining the curriculum to better meet learners’ needs. 

Having detailed insights into how learners perform on specific questions reveals strengths in curriculum delivery and flags areas where concepts may not be fully understood.

For example, if multiple students struggle with a particular topic, it may indicate the need for keep-up interventions, suggest the need for clearer instructions, or imply the learning pace is too fast. 

When question-level analysis reports are used for planning, teachers can make big and small curriculum changes to meet student needs. Having in-depth knowledge about the types of questions and content your students are least confident with informs your planning of the next steps – whether that is a whole lesson or a quick starter. 

Identify interventions

Interventions are designed to be a rapid catch-up or keep-up effort to help students progress. Short-term tailored interventions pave the way for long-term success in a subject. 

Question-level analysis reports are invaluable for identifying the precise interventions a student needs to thrive. 

By breaking down performance data at the level of individual questions, these reports reveal specific concepts or skills where a student is struggling. 

Whether it’s reteaching a misunderstood concept, offering additional practice opportunities, or addressing underlying gaps in foundational knowledge, teachers are armed with data to inform their decisions. 

Ownership of learning

Showing learners exactly which questions they answered correctly or struggled with encourages reflection and self-awareness. 

Children can identify specific areas they need to focus on and celebrate their successes, building confidence and motivation. 

When paired with guided discussions or goal-setting activities, question-level analysis reports help learners actively shape their own learning strategies.

This transparency transforms the assessment process from a passive experience into a powerful tool for growth. 

Equity for all

School overview reports are essential for seeing the breadth of pupil progress, but detailed, insightful reports like Question-level Analysis show exactly where the learning needs to happen for individual learners and the whole class. 

Equity is where each student gets what they need to achieve. By identifying patterns across different groups, reports can address systemic inequities. 

For example, students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or English as an Additional Language (EAL) may need extra resources when tackling a particular concept highlighted in their assessment. 

With this data-driven approach, schools can allocate resources more effectively and create an inclusive learning environment where all students can succeed.