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Pearson Assessment Services AS A LEADING EDUCATIONAL PROVIDER, PEARSON TAKES THE FRONT SEAT IN DELIVERING ASSESSMENT YOU CAN TRUST. WE FOCUS ON TESTS THAT ARE SECURE, ACCURATE AND RELIABLE THAT WILL IMPROVE LEARNING HELPING YOU TO MEET YOUR OBJECTIVES. We know how schools struggle to measure progress of their learners and we understand how hard educational institutions work to achieve the academic expectations of improving student results. In today’s global world, internationally recognised tests that measure progress accurately are essential as they will help you reach your goal of improving student outcomes. We take pride in being an innovative leader in assessment and reporting, with an unparalleled 80-year legacy of delivering high-quality assessments. From kindergarten to university, from primary school to the workplace, we deliver more than 100 million tests every year for all age groups and sectors. These tests are administered by some 13,000 Pearson employees delivering the tests, as well as working to ensure an accurate and secure scoring process. With more than 170 experienced psychometricians and over 300 employees around the world directly involved in the design and development of assessments, we invest in research projects for ourselves and our customers to understand the latest techniques and directions for learning assessment. We also partner with leading universities around the world to encourage post-graduate research. From standardised tests to language tests, from clinical assessment to general ability tests, we help educators improve student achievement with a full range of assessment models. Why don’t you take a look and see what our assessment offer can do for you and your learners?

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENTS We believe that the ability to communicate effectively in English is crucial to international success – either in education or in the workplace. We’ve designed our language tests to provide fast and reliable results that our students, partners and institutions can rely on.

Pearson Tests of English (PTE)

Versant Language Tests™

PTE Young Learners is designed to be interesting and fun for children and aims to make first experiences of learning English memorable and motivating. PTE General is designed to reward positive achievement in English language learning with six levels that are linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF). PTE Academic is an academic English language test, recognised across the world, enabling students to progress to an international education or employment. It is secure, accessible and offers quick results.

Pearson’s Versant Language Tests are completely automated tests of spoken and written languages. Using the patented Ordinate® speech processing technology and Knowledge Analysis Technologies™ text engine, Versant tests can be taken on a telephone or a computer and scores are available online within minutes.


ABILITY ASSESSMENTS Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test® – Second Edition (NNAT® – 2) The NNAT2 provides a nonverbal, culturally neutral assessment of general ability that is ideal for use with a diverse student population. With the use of progressive matrices for seven grade-based levels, this versatile test is well-suited for identifying gifted and talented students.

ACHIEVEMENT ASSESSMENTS Stanford Achievement Test Series, 10th Edition The standard of excellence in achievement testing for over 80 years, the Stanford Achievement Test Series now offers a state-of-the-art tenth edition to measure student progress toward high academic standards. The Stanford 10 multiple-choice assessment will help educators find out what students know and are able to do.

DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENTS GRADE

GMADE

The GRADE™ (Group Reading Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation) is a diagnostic reading test that determines what developmental skills students have mastered from pre-K through to the final year of school and where they need instruction or intervention.

Lead K–12 students through the instructional cycle with the normative GMADE™ (Group Mathematics Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation). Based on mathematics and reading standards, these complete solutions allow educators to understand students’ abilities, teach according to their needs, and evaluate their progress.

V O C AT I O N A L & C A R E E R A S S E S S M E N T S Pearson has tools to measure the literacy skills and abilities of adults, guide students in career or course selection, or prepare students to transition from school-to-career or school-to-college.

CLINICAL ASSESSMENTS You make life-changing decisions every day to create positive outcomes for your clients and students. The right tools, combined with your experience, can help you develop insights that support your evaluation and shape your treatment and intervention planning. Our assessment products reflect the most current scientific and industry knowledge to help you make those life-changing decisions and optimal outcomes. Tests are typically administered individually by a qualified practitioner and include verbal, aural, and visual modes of presentation. Currently we are developing digital versions of some of these tools.

C O N TA C T U S For more information on any of these products or services please contact Nick Boddy, Director of Assessment Middle East at nick.boddy@pearson.com or +971(0)56 696 0834


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