A fully interactive and self-marking assessment that gives a clear indication of a learner’s current English and mathematics levels. This assessment is suitable for all learners and is specified to national standards for basic and key skills.

• fully interactive and self-marking
• one assessment suitable for all learners
• specified to national standards for both basic and key skills and referenced to the adult core curriculum for both literacy and numeracy
• gives a clear indication of current English and mathematics levels from pre-entry to level 3
• signposts subsequent in-depth diagnostic assessments to be taken

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Fully interactive and self-marking, these assessments produce results which highlight skill gaps and signpost to relevant resources. The learner will take the appropriate level identified by the initial assessment.

• covers English and mathematics from entry 3 to level 3
• specified to national standards and referenced to the adult core curriculum for both literacy and numeracy
• the results sheet identifies skill gaps and offers development in ‘bite size’ chunks with signposted learning materials
• instant results printout can improve uptake of additional learner support

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bksb’s learning resources provide the essential underpinning knowledge in all the subject areas of English and mathematics. Referenced to the adult core curriculum, they provide the learner with a smooth progression through the six levels, from entry 1 to level 3.

• provide the knowledge base for learners to achieve mastery in functional English and mathematics
• provide a vital resource for learners preparing for the ALAN tests
• suitable for tutor-led and independent learning - ideal for classroom, workshop, work-based and distance learning

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Following the learning resources used to close an identified skill gap, confirmation of competency can now be gained via the new interactive bksb Skill Checks.

There are over 150 self-marking Skill Checks from Entry 3 to Level 3 covering all topics. Each student will only take the ones which are relevant to their individual skill gaps.

Passing the Skill Checks can reflect an important success and motivate the learner, as well as confirming competency. If the learner still requires further work to achieve competency, the printout directs the learner back to the tutor for additional learning support.

This new product truly completes the bksb best practice loop, and has proved to be an invaluable addition for all pilot organisations.

• fully interactive and self-marking
• specified to national standards and referenced to the adult core curriculum for both literacy and numeracy
• rigour provided by the concentration of questioning on individual topics and the high pass mark (75%)
• over 150 assessments

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The bksb Functional Skills Scenarios provide an essential resource for all teaching professionals moving towards the full introduction of Functional Skills in September 2010.

There are separate booklets covering functional English and functional maths. Each booklet contains six scenarios, three at level 1 and three at level 2, along with answers, guides and marking schemes. Entry 2 and Entry 3 are in development. Also included with each booklet is a free disk containing all the scenarios in a pdf format, for easy printing.

The scenarios provide that vital link from underpinning knowledge to application. They can be used as a timed practice test or extracts may be taken from them for use in the classroom.

The bksb ICT initial assessment, covering entry level 3 to functional skills level 2, has been designed to assess users against the ICT functional skills criteria. It allows for the fact that learners arrive at an organisation having used a variety of software. Therefore, the bksb software assesses the learner’s knowledge and understanding of ICT, not their expertise with a particular brand of software. Rest assured that the menus and icons will be recognisable to all. They will not be specific to one brand in terms of the overall layout. This approach is fair to all.

Depending on the user’s ability to use information and communication technology, the bksb ICT initial assessment has branching - if a learner cannot answer the level 1 criteria, they will not be asked to work through the level 2 criteria. A separate level is given for each application, so a learner may be identified as level 2 in word processing and level 1 in spreadsheets etc. The bksb ICT initial assessment includes:-

• Word processing
• Spreadsheets
• Databases
• Presentation
• Publication
• Email
• Internet
• General (Security, H&S, etc)

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The ICT resources are based on the Microsoft Office 2003 version.

The resources provide the underpinning knowledge of ICT Functional Skills and are divided into 9 topics:

1. IT Basics
2. Word Processing
3. Images
4. Spreadsheets
5. Internet
6. E-mail
7. Health, Safety and Security
8. File Management
9. Database

Features include:

• Resources for Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2
• Short tasks for the learner to complete supported by information packs to teach any gaps
• Both tutor-led and independent learning – ideal for classroom, workshop, work-based and distance learning
• The Learning Resources, answers and learner files are all set into an interface for easy access at the click of a button.

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The bksb initial assessment in ESOL has been designed to identify ESOL learners’ levels in the three skills of reading, writing and listening while also offering a predicted grade for speaking based on the results.

The assessment is mapped to the DIUS ESOL core curriculum and gives education providers the opportunity to have an overview of a learner’s level in the different skills. By assessing the skills in this way, tutors can see whether a learner has a ‘spiky profile’ and adapt their teaching to meet this. Upon completion of the initial assessment the learner is able to complete diagnostics in these skills to give a fuller picture of where their specific skills gaps are. For example, if needed, the learner is able to complete a diagnostic in reading at entry 3, writing at entry 1 and listening at level 2.
 

• Mapped to the DIUS core curriculum
• Assessment in reading, writing and listening
• From entry 1 – level 2
• Able to assess learners with a spiky profile

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Helping tutors of Pre-Entry learners to identify where to start!

• These assessments are based on the Adult Pre-entry Curriculum Framework. They can help assess those adult learners with ‘learning difficulties’
• Covers Milestones 1 – 8
• Adult material throughout
• Based on interests, hobbies and life skills
• Fantastic hands-on visual resources that are in bright, easily recognisable colours!
• Great Skills for Life materials

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This paper-based assessment in literacy and numeracy has been specifically designed for adults on a community learning programme who may have a basic skills need.

• assessment covers literacy and numeracy and identifies ‘best fit’ level from entry 1 to level 2 for each subject
• enables tutors to gain enough information about the learners to adjust and adapt the planned programme to the individual learner needs
• quick and concise assessment

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Quick and concise, interactive, self-marking assessment that identifies the ways in which individuals or groups of learners prefer to learn.

• uses VAK theory (Visual, Auditory, Kinaesthetic) to assess the ways in which people prefer to learn
• profiles individuals and groups
• supplied with paper version and tutor support materials to assist with lesson planning based on preferred learning styles results

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These learning resources are set in a vocational context to give relevance to learning. The bksb range currently covers 30 different popular vocational subjects from entry 3 to level 2.

• vocationalised versions of bksb comprise full sets of worksheets to be interlaced with other bksb learning materials
• worksheets are related to the learner’s main vocational studies or career aspirations
• combat the problem of learners not perceiving the relevance of improving maths and English - subjects they thought they had left behind

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Complete packs of teaching materials designed for parents with a basic skills need. Each pack contains the resources to deliver a 10 week, 2 hours per week, course.

• 2 teaching packs available: ‘Fun with Spelling’ and ‘Fun with Number’
• packs contain schemes of work, lesson plans, handouts, resource sheets and tutor notes
• cover the learning objectives of the NEMOCN qualification
• additional parent packs available, empowering parent to pass on knowledge to their child/children

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Educators are realising the benefit of incorporating computer games into learning. Our Quest for Learning package, adapted from the multi award-winning game ‘NeverWinter Nights’ from Atari, takes learners from their classroom into a fantastic world of magic and myth.

• An alternative and dynamic approach to learning.
• Covers literacy, numeracy and problem solving skills from a basic level to GCSE.
• Inspires disaffected and unmotivated learners through gaming.

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